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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1905
Page
10
Woodward & Lothrop announces a New York Washington exhibit of fall and winter merchandise. The display features exclusive Parisian and American millinery, wraps, costumes, novelties in dress stuffs, silks, velvets, furs, laces, lingerie, petticoats, gloves, hosiery, menswear, curtains, linens, china, glass, silverware, clocks, bronzes, and unique art objects not often seen in a department store.
The store showcases a broadcloth focused catalog with silk overweaving and ombre effects, featuring Belgium and Austrian made chiffon broadcloths 54 inches wide priced at 2.50 and 3.50 per yard. A wide range of textiles from Chiffon to cashmere and wool blends highlights fall and winter dress goods with varied colors and finishes.
A local retailer announces a sale of 600 Irish Damask table cloths and pure Irish linen cloths priced at favorable wholesale values. Sizes range from 2 yards square to 2 by 4 yards, with most prices quoted below the usual rates.
Fragmented manuscript item shows varying wholesale style prices for yard measurements such as 2x2 yards and 2x3 yards with multiple per yard and per item price pairs. Several entries include inconsistent symbols and garbled measurements, suggesting an OCR error rather than a coherent sale listing. No clear dates or seller names are identifiable.
Fashion notes describe neck adornments from filmy laces to rare point lace, with interlaced collars berths and deep cuffs. Parisian pieces include sheer silk tulle heliotrope neckpieces and long white chiffon boas, plus hand embroidery and lace work in shirts, boleros, and opera bags.
A retailer announces a fresh line of Swiss underwear for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. The collection features high grade materials and aims to offer comfort and quality.
British Embassy moves from Lenox to Connecticut avenue and reopens as plans unfold to receive Prince Louis of Bettenburg. Sir Mortimer Durand, naval attaché Captain Ryan, and Lady Townley join a busy winter setup with ministers, aides, and social entertainment to mark the resumption of the mission.
An exhibition cavalry and artillery drill at Fort Myer next Friday afternoon raises funds for the Army Relief Society. Gates open before 8 pm with regimental music and maneuvers by cavalry and artillery, tickets sold via Sanders and Stayman. Proceeds support widows, children, and veterans, with local officers led by Mrs Gen. Chaffee.
Mrs Paul Finch hosted a Thursday night birthday party at her home to celebrate Genevieve Finch turning sixteen. The parlor featured palms and ferns, with music and games including a donkey prize to Mrs George Amrein and a booby prize to Miss Bettie Warfield. A stock collision was served at 10. The dining room showcased pink and white roses, pink streamers, and a large sixteen candle cake. Numerous gifts were received by Genevieve from family and friends listed in attendance.
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