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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
11
White cotton fabrics remain preferred for graduation and summer gowns. The catalog lists Tasmite materials, various lawns, batistes, muslins, organzas, and linens in many widths and prices per yard, including India Linon and Persian Lawns.
A comprehensive display features Women’s Lin x rie Blouses and Tailored Wave waists for late spring and summer. Lingerie items, radials with embroidered details, and fine laces highlighted. White linen and Swiss lawn waists with tucked fronts and stiff cuffs offered at special values from $1.00 to $6.00. Third floor.
I have secured another lot of Princess lingerie dresses offered at the same special price of five dollars, about half their value. Made of soft batiste with eyelet embroidery and German lace, white and pastel colors, with full skirts and decorative panels. Special price, five dollars each. Third floor G Street.
The trunk adapts to carry every garment of a gentleman’s wardrobe for travel. It promises home comforts on the road, easy packing, and unobstructed access. See top makes priced from 30.00 to 65.00.
A crowded social page details Italian ambassador Baroness Mayor des Planches and other dignitaries hosting and attending dinners at the Spanish, Austrian, Brazilian, Italian, and German legations. It notes travels to cities, arrangements at Stone Cottage Manchester by the British ambassador, and upcoming trips with dates and names of guests and hosts.
Mrs Potter Palmer plans a first season as a royal hostess at Hampden House after social triumphs at Blatritz. She curates art for decoration and recently bought bronze groups at Christie’s, paying about 700 dollars, a fraction of expert estimates. Dealers note her shrewd practice to avoid overpaying Morgan prices and to verify values before bidding. A keen German bidder appears at Christie’s, bidding selectively on Dresden porcelain rather than furniture, as the Dickens collection sale proceeds.
A London observer notes Vanderbilt and Martinez de Hoz reviving coaching culture with U S and Argentine rivals. The piece highlights American manners, London fashion, and aristocratic events including an Argentine coach tour, royal tastes, and a rise in Empire style gowns with slim silhouettes and elegant draped outfits.
The Washington Playgrounds Association lists numerous donors and amounts to support playground work. Contributions include Florence Meriam Bailey one dollar Edith A Koon one cent G Kimball five dollars and many others with varied sums.
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