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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
45
The article stresses marriage as a pivotal life moment and outlines debutante dress emphasis. It promotes a refined collection of dresses in soft chiffons and crepes de chine in peach gold rose pink pale blue white with options from simple graceful to elaborate designs featuring gold lace overskirts and pearl trimmings. Prices range from unspecified.
A broad line of women's suits priced at 25.00 features serges broadcloths herringbone checks and diagonals with 40 inch coats satin lining and new plaited skirts. Higher grade options up to 35.00 also shown plus lower priced everyday wear at 16.50. Colorful varieties include black blue lust green raisin and more with fabrics like serges homespuns and fine weaves. Third floor. Gst.
All wool novelty homespuns offer a special value on the second floor at six shillings. Limited stock available in this sale event.
Fine Evening Footwear for theater dancing receptions and all occasions. Includes patent leather plain and heel styles dull and bright kidskin in plain beaded and various strap styles. Also Gold Opera Slippers and evening slipper trimmings. Complete Shoe Finding Department with rossettes bows buckles rhinestones. Floor Tenth St.
A Washington advertisement promotes Kneipp Linen Mesh underwear made of pure Irish linen. It highlights double construction for comfort and health, a flat outside weave for wear, no shrinkage and quick drying, and breathable pores that release exhalations while retaining heat. The ad claims the fabric helps the body adapt to temperature changes and notes the seller as sole Washington agents.
Mr. and Mme Casasus host a Be lasco box party honoring former Mexican ambassador and Mme Casasus as they stay in Washington. Guests include Misses Casasus and MacGregor, Baz, and others. Frederica Morgan and Evans Sinclair Cameron celebrate an upcoming marriage with a dinner at the Hew Willard. Various diplomats, brides and wedding parties attend luncheons and events at Chevy Chase and Chase's, with travel and winter plans noted for several families.
Mrs Ben Long Edes plans the November 14 noon wedding at St Alban's Church for Grace Fletcher Edes to Charles Fitzhugh Talman librarian of the weather bureau, son of an old Southern family. Debutantes and society figures attend tea events. Roosevelt and Vanderbilt circles noted with travels and social plans across Washington and Lenox.
Sunday feature profiles Miss Sacchetto the suffrage dancer as she pushes a campaign through performance. She reflects on European and American women, contrasts freedoms, and praises educated American women while previewing upcoming performances at the Metropolitan Opera House in November and December.
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