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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
35
White cotton fabrics remain preferred for graduation and summer gowns. The listing details various imported and domestic fabrics such as French Lawns, India Linon, Swiss and Persian lawns, and related weaves with widths from 30 to 75 inches and prices from 30 to 100 per yard.
A comprehensive display of spring and summer women’s shirt waists and lingerie items features embroidered blacks and laces. Listings include white linen, Swiss lawn, cross barred Swiss waists with polka dots, and all linen waists with embroidered collars and cuffs. Prices range from $1.00 to $6.00, with notes on special values.
I have secured another lot of Princess lingerie Dresses offered at five dollars, about half their value. Made of soft batiste with English eyelet embroidery and German lace, they feature a wide tucked skirt and sheer embroidery. Colors white blue tan lavender pink. Special price five dollars each. Third floor G Street.
The trunk adapts for travel carrying every item of a gentleman's wardrobe and offers home comforts on the road. It promises easy packing and quick access to all garments without disturbance, with models priced from $30 to $65.
A series of diplomatic entertainments fills Washington as Italian Ambassador and Baroness mayor des Planches return from a ten day trip to Chicago New York and Boston. Spanish Minister Pina hosts at the Legation celebrating the King of Spain’s birthday with a notable guest list. Mrs Townsend hosts a large dinner including Austrian Ambassador Hengermuller and German Embassy attaché von Hatzfeldt. Brazilian Ambassador Nabuco and the British Ambassador Bryce host various dinners while others attend luncheons at Chevy Chase and Stone Cottage Manchester by the Sea. The season sees travels to Europe and announcements of forthcoming journeys for Oppo guests and officials ahead of the Republican convention in Chicago.
From New York society circles, Mrs Potter Palmer readies Hampden House for King Edward era entertaining. She buys art treasures at Christie’s, notably a $700 bronze group valued at $3,000, while avoiding high Morgan prices and keeping dealers cautious. A German bidder at Christie’s, unseen in the room, often bids on Dresden pieces and porcelain, lingering over finer wares as auctions close.
A London observer notes Vanderbilt and Senor Martinez de Hoz promoting coaching tours from London to Brighton and a daily Argentine coach from the Hotel Victoria to the Lion of Guildford. The Argentine team is largely bred by Martinez da Hoz with Col. Sevyita and Capt. White sharing driving duties, while the American coach features Mr. Vanderbilt at the wheel.
The Washington Playgrounds Association lists numerous donors including Florence Meriam Bailey Edith A Koon Kann Bons Co Dr A F A King Mrs W Woodward Master Donald Herron Mrs A B Winlock B M Gallau det M Helen Sawyer A R Serven Ernest Wilkinson Herbert Knox Smith Dr Henry Curtis Worthington Edward R Alexander Mrs Mary A McBride H L Rust Dr J & Arnold Miles Shand Miss Helen Nolder Miles Blunt Bernard R Green Joel Hillman Hugh Reilly George B Welch Marie Rochon J H McGowan George A King J Sanders C A Langley Crane Co Dr Julia M Green Mrs R Clover Mins Vitetaienie Bestor Benda Colton Gen John A Johnston Mrs Henry Gannett and others.
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