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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
7
A lavish description of the Lingerie Department highlights French couture in garments for women, children, and infants. It touts delicate laces, chiffon, and silk combinations with hats, bonnets, christening gowns, and infant accessories. A Diamond-studded Corset valued at 250 dollars is featured in the Corset Department.
Presenting a lavish collection by leading European and American designers. The display features dinner gowns, capes, tailored street costumes, evening wear, lace and silk waists, new walking suits, silk waists, chiffon and taffeta creations, fur lined wraps, and an extensive range of prices from 68 to 150 dollars. The exhibition promises exclusive styles, with many gowns and waists offered as unique designs.
A extensive showing features Parisian and local millinery including Fancy Dress Hats with velvets beavers plumes and flowers. Women and Misses hats in tailored styles black and modish colors, children’s hats, toques, bonnets and mourning hats plus untrimmed hats. Also a Georgetown import section with Ivory cabinet ornaments Vienna bronze and other wedding gifts. hats priced from 125 to 5 with several specials highlighted.
Our display of dining room furniture is comprehensive and carefully selected for neatness, style, comfort, and finish. Includes chairs, tables, sideboards, china closets, dressers, and more with prices ranging from $1.50 to $10.00, plus seasonal patterns and fashion sheets available at the Pattern Dept on Main Floor Eleventh Street.
Men need rain coats in every wardrobe. Modern rubber Mackintosh alternatives resemble dress coats, offering waterproof protection and light weight warmth. Our selection includes a $1000 Oxford gray coat and Bry 00, $2000, $2250, and $2500 coats crafted from fine materials with guaranteed colors. Also featured is an English Automobile Coat, dustproof, rainproof, windproof, and in the latest style.
The coming sports season increases demand for sweaters. A complete stock of long fiber wool sweaters offers best fit and durability with colors Oxford gray navy blue black red and white in plain and fancy weaves. Prices range from 2.25 to 5.00 each. Main floor at.
A bustling society section reports multiple nuptials and social events. Mabel Frye and Arthur Buell wed at Capitol Hill with family present. Julia Whitford and Roden Whitford marry at Temple Baptist. Lillie Simms and Harry Selby tie the knot at Congress Street Church. Nettie Hughes and Dr. John Talt wed in private Arlington ceremony. Daisy Sterne and Harald Brummelkamp marry at Miss Sterns residence. Hiden and Hoge Jr. wed at a Washington home. engagements include Kearny Radford to Mrs. Ganswold with social gatherings planned for old friends. The pieces reflect weddings, guests, homes, and post ceremony plans across prominent households.
A marketing list touts Hardanger embroidery, linen and waists, frames, and stamped pieces from 9 cents to 4000 dollars. It promises free personal instruction, patterns, and a wide range of ready made and import items for home decor and needlework, including lace, beads, and books on various embroidery crafts.
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