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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
19
A stylish display showcases spring and summer fabrics and garments from European and American sources. The assortment emphasizes light raiment and fashionable pieces for the new season across all departments.
Antique garments and accessories described with embroidery details and stated values. Items include blouses, waistcoats, and decorative pieces with Valenciennes lace, high embroidery, and varied price tags from 130 to 250 dollars. Several entries mention pomade finishes and stitched embellishments.
EMAE secures another lot of Princess Lingerie Dresses offered at a special price. Described as very dainty with batist waist and panels of English embroidery and German lace extending to the shoulder. Sleeves with tucked cuffs, deep flounce, and large diamond medallions. Colors include white, blue, tan, lavender, and pink. Exceptional value for the quality.
A large manufacturer supplies a bulk of womens and misses umbrellas at a concession enabling steep discounts. Prices range around 125 to 600 dollars, with many styles in silk, tweed, satin, and gun metal handles. Limited stock includes sterling silver caps and pearl handles.
Fine Corsets on display with a superb assortment of imported pieces. New arrivals include the Paraine, Lily of France, and Sapphire corsets crafted in the latest French lines of corsets batistes and sulk broche. Appointment for fittings on the third floor eleventh street.
A long list of diplomatic hosts and attendees is reported from Washington social life. Citizens include the Italian and Brazilian ambassadors, the British Embassy’s military attaché, and various ministers and baronesses. The text notes travel to Chicago and Boston for openings and summer plans, plus engagements and society events at clubs and embassies.
In Washington society this week tea drinking shifts from imported blends to American products. Mrs Roosevelt showcases a plantation set and New Jersey serving pieces while Rome and Naples salons discuss Mme Gould, Prince Helle de Sagan, and royal court intrigues. Queen Marguerite’s malaria plagued bodyguard and a German princely match rumor add to the chatter of high society and European travels. The Metropolitan Opera welcomes new director Gatti Casazza who arrives in New York to oversee operations and observe the house.
Demonstrators present a late invention offering belt tuckles collar fasteners belt pins and more. Vendors note the device as a Woman’s Friend though it becomes a daily helper for many uses. Available on the Jew Department First Floor Pikes range from 2c to 10c.
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