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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1905
Page
7
This Tuesday we offer 19 inch Silk Velvets at 2.00 per yard, a cut from the regular 3.50 price. Goods consigned by a foreign manufacturer who wishes to close out this large variety of fancy shades suitable for trimming. Featured in our silk department with bright light and ample space.
A large special sale offers hand made French lace curtains with edgings and insertions on cable cord. Surplus stock from leading importers, styles include Real Thread and Cushion Work Arabian Lacet Jang Renaissance and Mane Antoinette. Special prices range from 12.50 to 59.00, about one third off regular prices. Fourth floor G St.
The piece advertises a diverse assortment of neckwear and trimmings from global fashion houses. It highlights ruffings, net, chiffon, lace, and accordion-plaited chiffon in white and black for neck, sleeves, and jackets, noting their soft charm and costume-enhancing qualities.
RT Needlework novelties feature dainty designs showing skill and labor. A wide range includes hand embroidered doilies centerpieces tea cloths and drawnwork linen pieces with scalloped or lace edges priced from sixty cents to several dollars. Items suitable for wedding holiday and anniversary gifts.
A grand display of French and American hats in a green and mahogany salon grows daily with new trims. Evening hats are in demand with imported and domestic designs drawing praise from discerning shoppers. Special display today features beaver and felt hats in white violet and light blue with floral feather and foliage trimmings. Second floor Ten th street highlights include $5.00 shoes in various styles and the Peerless line for women noted for style comfort and durability.
Unveiled rug display highlights Wiltons Axminsters Brussels Smyrnas Tapestries Kashmirs and Art Squares from leading makers. Sizes range from 18x36 inches to 24x16 feet with numerous mid sizes. Imperial Smyrnas praised for design and color. Fourth floor Gat.
The largest assortment of fancy shirts shown features neat spots figures and stripes. Designs include stiff bosoms with cuffs attached or separate in coat style and other options. Prices range from $1.00 to $1.50 each. Cheviot soft shirts for fall echo same lines with solid colors plaids and stripes and cuffs attached or separate.
A vintage ad extols neckwear as a sign of a tidy orderly man. It promises a choice stock of correct shapes and colors and suggests quality attire at credit terms starting 50 cents. Located on Main and F streets.
The catalog promotes boys and youths clothing with sturdy, fashionable suits for up to age 20, including W. and L. Special suits at 5.00, overcoats from 5.00 to 22.50, and rain coats in long styles inspired by men’s fashions. It highlights durable fabrics, double knees, and varied sizes and colors. The sale location is the tenth floor.
An afternoon reception at the Willards on K Street celebrated their golden wedding. Guests included Justices, executives, and social leaders, with Mrs Willard wearing heirloom jewels and a daughter-in-law in white silk crepe. A 4 to 7 luncheon followed, amid gifts of gold spoons, crystal, and a large bouquet of Golden Gate roses.
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