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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1911
Page
12
A lavish display showcases Negliges Petticoats Dressing Lacques and Underwear in silk sheer fabrics. American and French inspired pieces feature hand embroidery lace trims and dainty ribbons with sets in French bridal styles priced from 16.50 to 75.00 per set. Also silk Petticoats and accordion dressed items from 5.00 to 25.00 each.
A Phoenix Silk Manufacturing Company auction in New York precedes a New York morning sale of tussah pongees and tussah serges at about half regular price. Items include 27 inch natural color tussah pongee and 26 inch striped tussah serge in black and white and white and black, previously retailing higher, now sold at 69 cents per yard on the second floor.
Exquisite dresses for little flower girls shown in a special display on the third floor. Styles include sheer swiss with valenciennes and tucks, square necks, tucked yokes, and elbow sleeves. sizes 2 to 6. White frocks in batiste with embroidery and lace, gathered skirts with ribbon rosettes. sizes 2 to 6. Handmade empire dresses feature fine fabrics, hand embroidery, French and German laces, and kimono sleeves.
An advertising notice promotes Nemo Lastikops Corsets with semi elastic webbing promising safe, comfortable wear for all figures. It features Tail Corsets with new slender shaping and expert fitting assistance, listing No. 319 for short stout figures and No. 321 for tall stout figures at $3.00 per pair.
Informal luncheon at the White House featured the Canadian chief justice as a guest amid a gathering of diplomats and notable figures. Various dignitaries including the Belgian minister, the British ambassador, and members of Washington society attended dinners and receptions, with theatre and social engagements continuing through the week.
The article outlines Mrs. Cecil Bingham returning to London for the season and presenting her stepdaughter Lavinia Bingham at court on May 10. It notes her jewels including a pearl and diamond crown, a diamond rivière, and a large emerald drop. It also covers the engagement of Constance Day to Everett Tawney, linking Minnesota political families Tawney and Day, with background on their careers and a college background for Miss Day. An anecdote about Archduke Francis Charles of Austria and a farmer about emperors is included, along with a note that Harold McCormick and family cannot move into their Lake Forest palace until late summer due to ongoing work.
Nemo Week begins this morning with a factory expert demonstrating corset fittings. An expert fitter will advise models that suit every figure and invite attendees to try the Nemo corset for perfect satisfaction.
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