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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1906
Page
7
Woodward and Lothrop promote Parisian novelties for infants and children, rich house garments for women, and a large rug selection. They highlight fall stock, china and glassware, lamps, baskets, and modern furnishings, with special 100-piece dinner sets in German and French china offered at various prices.
Grouped rug lots include Extra Fine Sennas Sarouks and Bokaras at 60 dollars each. Dabistans and Daghestans 20 dollars. Fine Hammedans 8 dollars. Daghestans 25 dollars. Shirvans Ghenjes and Mousouly 15 dollars. Shirvans 12.50. one Extra Fine Khorassan 300 dollars. Values listed as higher.
A rich display of draperies and interior decorations introduces new upholstery fabrics, lace curtains, portieres, and sofa cushions. Features include imported novelty lace curtains, Irish point, Swiss tambour, Marie Antoinette styles, and bold upholstery fabrics priced from 65 cents to $25 per yard, plus ready-made curtains and door panels in assorted colors and patterns.
New Japanese Breakfast China introduces the Heron pattern in blue and white designs for breakfast use. Featuring small herons in a covered decorative motif, the assortment includes Breakfast Plates, Tea Plates, Cups and Saucers, Sugar and Cream Sets, and more, with prices such as Tea Plates by the dozen for $3.50 and other place settings listed.
English porcelain covered dishes offered in assorted shapes and designs at less than half price. Prices are five shillings each for the remaining lot and promise quality at a bargain price.
A new importation features all glass salt and pepper shakers with glass screw tops. They resist corrosion and keep salt flowing freely, offering a durable, desirable design for table use.
A local shop advertises a complete line of new brilliant cut glass with unusual brilliancy and quality. The text promotes the latest American cut glass as the best in the world, selling at prices no higher than prior poorer styles, and invites customers to select gifts for February.
A department features a broad range of medium to high grade furniture, with items for every room. It highlights pieces made by the shop or specially for it, described as splendid and unusually valuable.
An ornate W and L Morris chair built of quartered oak with claw feet, shaped arms, full spring seat, nine heavy coiled springs, velour cushions, brass rod, adjustable features, and detachable back for easy packing. Priced at ten dollars each.
Advertises two library tables with 42 by 30 inch Weathered Oak and French legs options. Both feature heavy 3 inch legs, reinforced tops and large drawers. Special pricing listed at 5.00 and 13.50 dollars each.
Miss Aspinwall becomes bride in Dupont Circle ceremony with Lieut. Jackson and Lieut. Sheridan among ushers in full dress uniforms. The bridal party wore pink and rosepoint lace, bouquets of pink chrysanthemums, and the reception followed at the bride’s home. Numerous relatives and friends attended from Indianapolis, New York, Plainfield, and West Point, with West Point graduates among the military guests.
A long list of society visitors and residents in Washington is reported, including Brazilian embassy staffers Madame do Amaral and Mme de Godinho, wedding invitations for Lillian Parks and Richard Pritchett, and various households preparing for winter. Also noted are university convocation at Memorial Continental Hall and District Court of Appeals honoring Edwin B. Hay.
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