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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
1
Artistic crinkled wood silk portieres come in green mulberry brown blue and gold at 22.50 a pair. Double faced mercerized velour portieres in blue and brown offer rich lustrous finish at 27.50 a pair. Plain mercerized rep and armure portieres in blue green rose mulberry and brown range from 7.00 to 15.00 a pair.
The autumn season spurs many women to beautify their homes with new fabrics furnishings and decor. The Upholstery and Drapery Store promotes exclusive items and invites customers to consult its Studio of Interiors for solutions on fabrics rugs lamps pictures and other decorative touches.
An ad notes it is an ideal time to re cover down quilts before cold weather. Work is described as scientific and sanitary. A new shipment of sateen in new colors and designs is available along with plain and figured silks for re covering comforts or quilts.
Voile and marquisette curtains gain favor with patrons as designs widen and elevate beauty. A large assortment offers pieces from $2.50 to $16.50 per pair, with hemstitched borders, lace edges, and hand drawn motifs. Ivory, white and ecru options showcased for parlor, library, and living room curtaining.
A detailed catalog of plain and Mercerized Reps and Armures plus Mortlake Velvet and Kapock fabrics. It highlights colorings in brown gold tans blue rose mulberry and green with prices from 1.75 to 8.50 per yard. Also lists New Kapock Draperies light-weight drapery silks cretonnes substitutes for leather and an array of exquisite couch covers and accessories with prices.
Social highlights recount a Boston and Washington weekend with diplomats and notable guests. Princess Cantacuvene of Russia visits Harvard, while Mrs Schoelkonfere readies for France. Miss Sibhel Hickey wed Mr Edward Tierney in St Matthews Church, with plans for a George Washington Inn wedding trip and a large bridal party.
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