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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1911
Page
10
The advertisement promotes a fur coat sale with large discounts from a major retailer. It lists multiple 50 and 52 inch pony and near-seal coats with prices ranging from 39.50 to 65.00, noting high original values and satin linings in assorted colors. Coats come in sizes 34 to 44, emphasizing bulk availability and seasonal emphasis.
Uirla and Tumors Chinchilla Coats in navy gray with belted and boxback styles priced at 10.00, Misses’ Chinchilla in brown tan cadet and gray shades with trimmed collars and cuffs, Girls and Juniors Serge Dresses in navy red white and black with round necks and sleeves, Children’s Ram Capes from surplus silk ends at 3.75, 50 All-wool Fancy Woven Sweaters in white red two-tone trims.
Selret introduces a broad display of boys suits in multiple weaves and colors. The listing includes Norfolk and double breasted styles in sizes 7 to 18, with prices from $6 to $15 per outfit, emphasizing refined appearance and strong tailoring for modern boy fashion.
Practically the same hats with marked preferences shown by designers and milliners. Softest hats offered at 7 76 with velvet bow, corduroy mushroom shapes trimmed with ribbons, velour mats and fat velvet styles, beaver hats with moss rose buds and lavish trimmings. Beaver hats feature roll brim and ribbon adornments for around town wear.
A Millinery and accessories listing advertises Misses and Children's hats in varied shapes including black bonnets mushroom hats velvet and soft brim sailors. umbrellas described with natural wood handles mission and fancy fittings in multiple sizes and colors. Prices noted for selections and a focus on practical school day wear and smart dress options.
Washington notes that the president and Mrs Taft and Miss Helen Taft are expected back tomorrow. A large party will attend the Annapolis football game in a private car, with many notable guests including Rear Admirals, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and Mrs Winthrop. The article lists the guests and mentions several households preparing for winter in Washington.
Reform Club of Montclair proposes simple costumes for women to avoid costly attire, aided by husbands’ support. The Montclair group plans a two year dress-measurement cycle and visits to their dressmakers on the way to bridge games. Meanwhile, the late George Crocker’s New York estate contents, including rare art and porcelain, are to be auctioned with proceeds benefiting Columbia University cancer research. Executives list paintings by Diaz to Aubert, Kang-hee period porcelain, Sevres, Beauvais, and Louis XIV to XV era furniture, plus rugs, glassware, and a large library. The Crocker country house at Darington near Tuxedo, finished before his wife’s death, was sold to Emerson McBilling for 760,000.
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