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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
12
Woodward and Lothrop New York Washington Paris present upholstery shop offerings for screens awnings window shades slip covers draperies box couches and odd furniture. Reupholstering repairing refinishing of furniture painting willow furniture and cushion making offered. Weather strips papering and decorating services with cheerful estimates.
Display includes Fine Imported Cretonnes from England France and Austria and domestic fabrics. 31 inch imported cretonnes and printed linens 80c to 1.50 per yard. 50 inch imported cretonnes and printed linens 1.50 to 4.50 per yard. 36 inch domestic art cretonnes tickings ivory cloth and taffetas 30c to 0.60 per yard. 31 inch English striped damask 0c per yard. 50 inch Belgian linen best quality 45c per yard. 34 inch cotton stripe 15c per yard. Special: custom slip covers for parlor suites 34 inch cotton stripe material 25 yards for making at 7.50 per suite.
Our made to order window and door screens are built in our own workrooms with rustless wire, white pine frames, matched paint, mortised joints, waterproof glued joints, full length guides, top or bottom ventilation, secure wire by lock-strip, solid bronze hardware, doors in solid oak or pine, and house style conformity. Models on display and estimates cheerfully furnished.
Awnings protect furnishing and suit any window or doorway. John Boyle's awning stripes and galvanized irons with improved fixtures are used, all work fully guaranteed. Take orders now to prepare in advance for hot weather. estimates cheerfully given. Awnings are a warmth of comfort in summer.
A rich display of foreign and domestic wallpapers showcases the newest artistic ideas with varied colorings from simple to elaborate. Experienced artists offer free consultations and estimates for work now or this summer season. Our spring 1911 showing is unusually extensive.
Wardrobe moth protectors offered in Washington claim to be practical and positive, keeping garments odor free when removed. Advertised as inexpensive moth insurance with many shapes and sizes. Describes various sizes and prices for children's suits, dresses, overcoats, business wear, dress suits, coats, and military blankets with specialized hangers or receptacles.
Compact high powered heat generators that offer splendid service and dependability at all times Westinghouse Electric Stoves four dollars twenty five cents and up Westinghouse Electric Irons four dollars twenty five cents and up
Bath Sprays and Showers PRAYS best rubber tubing priced 83 cents upward. Shower Baths complete with curtains priced 10.75 dollars each. Separate Shower Bath Curtains best shrunk duck fitted with nickel grommets priced 2.00 dollars each.
An old catalog page lists paints varnishes stains and floor waxes for interior and exterior use. Includes Jap-a-Lac combined stain and varnish assorted colors lead paints brushes and polishing products with prices from 12 to 80 cents and brushes priced up to 2 dollars.
British Ambassador and Mrs Bryce entertain guests including Justice and Mrs Holmes the Attorney General and Mrs Wickersham the Minister of Portugal Viscount d Arte Countess Grey Evelyn Grey the Assistant Secretary of War and Mrs Oliver Rear Admiral and Mrs Wainwright and many other officials and diplomats. Additional dinners and engagements feature Mrs Young Mrs Henderson and invitations for Ruth Hayes Borde Herivel nuptials set for April 4 with Latimer Latham engagement announced and a charity card party at the Washington Club.
Miss Helen Taft was hosted by Mr. Lee McClung for a theater party and supper last night. A Philharmonic Society concert drew a large audience at the Nazi Theater with many diplomats in attendance including the German Ambassador and his box party.
Social notes report Reginald W. Rives and wife living apart after mutual agreement, with no legal separation or lawyers involved. Mrs. Rives, now at 42 East Thirty-Fourth Street, says no suit exists while son Reginald Jr. lists the Knickerbocker Club. cause undisclosed.
Invitations announced for an informal hop by the bachelor engineers on duty at Washington barracks on April 1. Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Barden will greet the guests. Many dinner parties precede a skating event at the navy yard, with tickets arranged by several social hosts. Delegates from the Austro Hungarian embassy head to New York en route to Europe for the season.
An advertisement touts a Downey carriage option described as stylish and elegant with reasonable pricing. It highlights stable facilities and a 16 percent rate indicator, suggesting competitive costs for the era.
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