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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
39
Woodward Glothrop York Washington park announces autumn winter opening with exclusive fashions from Paris and America. Display includes Parisian millinery, wraps, costumes, dress fabrics, furs, laces, lingerie, gloves, mens haberdashery, home goods, and novelties. Store promises best stocks and service for the season.
Exposition highlights fifth floor imports and domestic chinaware glassware lamps and basket ware with numerous housekeeper aids. Clinton Open-stock Dinner Ware from Ridgway Pottery Staffordshire offered at 18.00 per 10 piece set and other open stock patterns from 7.50 to 150. New Toilet Sets decorated in high harmonies and gold trim priced 1.95 to 18.00, special complete jar sets at 3.00.
New lot of delicate blue and assorted color cups and saucers offered at 15 cents each or 1.75 dollars per dozen, in the popular lowovide shape.
An ad lists blue and white Japanese umbrella stands at 21 inches for $1.35 each, brown table tumblers 1-ounce size at 45 cents a dozen, Lindsay mantle lights noted for bright gas efficiency, three sizes of Japanese Geisha candle shades at $2.390, $4.00, and $5.00 per dozen, plus new cut glass items including baskets, vases, tumblers, vinegar cruets, salad bowls, nappies, candlesticks, sugar and cream, celery dishes, and other early wedding gift shapes on the fifth floor.
We have received a stock of Meteor coffee machines in new shapes and sizes. These coffeemakers extract full flavor and promise consistent results each morning. Special note on the four cup nickel plated model with alcohol lamp, ready for use, priced from $2.75 and up, plus stove top pots using the same principle.
Arecia Palm sale offers a new lot of hardy palms in 4.5 inch pots at a very low price, mirroring last spring’s offering. The ad emphasizes affordability and availability of Arecia Palms in compact containers.
An advertisement promotes a complete line of nickeled bathroom fittings offering non rusting nickel plated brass items. It contrasts premium nickel on brass with cheaper nickel on iron or steel and lists nickel plated towel bars soap dishes washstands sponge holders and related items with prices from 35 cents to a dollar.
A local upholstery firm promotes a new fall line with extensive wall coverings drapery fabrics and curtains. They offer in home consultations measurements samples and estimates with a range of Tambour Lace Curtains and patterned options priced from 2.75 to 18.00 per pair showcasing rich textures and durable bobbinette embroidery for dining rooms libraries or dens.
Rich assortment of Arabian Renaissance and Cluny Lace Curtains in styles from £7 to $90 per pair. Irish Point Curtains at $5 pair, regular value $7. Irish Point Lace Curtain lots offered at $5, vs $7 value. English Bobbinette Curtains with Renaissance edges at $5 per pair. Point Arab and Wscurial Lace Curtains from $2.25 to $4, up to $12. Rope Portieres new arrivals in red and green shades, $2.50 to $7.50 each, also made to order in any color or combination.
Direct import offerings include parlor suites tables hall chairs and odds pieces from Louis XV and XVI styles. Crafted in own workshops by experienced cabinetmakers with wax mahogany and gold leaf finishes. Also available period authentic upholstery fabrics for matching effects.
A large invoice describes muslin curtains noted for wear and easy laundering, ideal for bedrooms and hall windows. New imports include Nottingham, Scotch, and Cable Net curtains in renaissance, Italian filet, and Brussels designs priced from 3.00 to 7.00 per pair on the fourth floor.
Busse offers adjustable seats for cane or cobbler seated rockers, office or dining chairs. No cutting needed and easy to install without tools in minutes. Upholstered in morocco leatherette with plastic fiber padding on an 8-ply veneer base, four wrought steel hooks fasten to chair frame. 65c to $1.25 each.
Mrs Eugene Hendrey hosts a heart luncheon at Adams Mill Road in honor of Miss Genevieve Holtzman bride elect. Red decor, hearts, and a bow centerpiece mark the table as guests celebrate near-term nuptials with festive menu and heart motif favors.
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