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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
7
Holiday shoppers are urged to begin Xmas purchases as the upholstery department highlights a broad array of ornamental and practical gifts. The catalog features Jute Verona Velours Silk Rou Frou tapestries damasks table covers table carvers and Japanese silk mantels with fringe and embroidery in rich colors and varied sizes from affordable to premium options.
Various couch covers offered in Velour Tapestries and imitation Coupdeda fabrics. Prices range from $2 to $320 each. Some reversible designs feature wide dimensions up to 2 yards long with spooled petal values at $200, $275, and $373 each.
Rich samples from various importers mostly 24 inches square include embossed velours brocades damasks French tapestries armures reps and more. Also uncovered silk filled pillows couch covers pillows girdles rossettes drapery and bed sets with diverse sizes and prices from five dollars to ten dollars for individual pieces and sets.
Our sofa cushions collection features decorative and spung ling pieces in artistic shapes including Japanese hand embroidery, velours, brocades, tapestries, satins with plow girdles and rosettes. Prices range from $1.50 to $13.50, with excellent values at $6.00, $7.50, and $8.00. Satin-covered cushions, under sateen, trimmed with cord and tassel, special value $1.50 each.
In the Screen Department on second floor G street a large assortment of Tolding Screens practical and ornamental is shown. Aimed at holiday trade they feature oak and mahogany frames with silkeline burlap designs, French, Japanese and other materials. Prices span from 150 to 4500 dollars with various styles and special gift offers including fold screens and mission oak designs.
In the screen department on the second floor of G street a display of bamboo furniture_items includes Utility Boxes Window Seats Foot Stools Tables Couches and more. Items range from $0.50 to $18.50 for boxes and $1.00 to $14.00 for tables and chairs, with custom orders available in about ten days.
Books and home furnishings advertisement listing sewing rockers in oak and leather with special prices. Includes chair types, bookcases, washstands, clothes trees, and kitchen pieces with prices around five to ten dollars. Descriptive details emphasize oak construction, claw feet, velour cushions, and adjustable shelves.
An advertisement for a Men's Furnishings Store near F Street promotes high grade underwear made abroad in all silk, all wool, and silk-wool blends. It touts soft textures, refined color treatments, and careful finish. Prices range from $1.00 to $1.65 per garment with various weights, lengths, and shirt options.
Men’s house coats offered at 4.00, reduced from regular values of 4.50 and 5.00. The 4.00 coats come from the higher grade line, bought long before the season, in double faced cloth with various color combinations. Other coats feature costlier materials and rich designs at correct prices.
Plain gray blanket bath gowns priced at 2.75 with colored borders and roomy cut. Higher grade selections available including French one of a kind styles and Turkish cloth gowns with exquisite coloring. Limited stock on main floor Est.
A local shop advertises a broad selection of Morris chairs chiffoniers celarettes writing desks rockers odd chairs toilet tables sewing tables and other artistic pieces suited for Christmas gifts. The notice highlights a comprehensive collection ideal for relatives and friends as the Xmas season approaches.
The Humphrey Sectional Bookcase is pitched as superior to rivals with original design, finish, and workmanship. It boasts versatile new sections such as buffet or cellarette options and filing for records, plus easy assembly without books. Offered in stacks of four sections in golden and weathered oak at a special price.
Vice President Fairbanks and Mrs Fairbanks occupy their new K Street residence facing Farragut Square, leased from Rep Edward Morrell. Neighbors include Gen and Mrs Draper, Mr and Mrs Lover, and top officials. the move follows the Stanford era social center status of the house. Also notes weddings of Miss Sara Louise Harrison to Evans Browne and Miss Gertrude Adler to Charles Newman with arrangements and attendees described.
Social news notes several weddings and visits. Mr and Mrs Newman depart for a northern trip after taking possession of their Gumberry home. Multiple out of town guests attend weddings in Washington including Miss Frances Trimble and Dr Henry Sawtelle, and Miss Margaret Williamson weds Mr George Walter Dauler. A gala theater event at the National Theater features Miss Maxine Billiett with Society Theater parties arranging groups.
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