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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1907
Page
29
An obscure 19th century ad promotes Japanese crepe fabrics and unique prints. It touts designs for kimonos, sofa fabrics, and decorative uses. Prices listed as 30 cents per yard, with mentions of imported patterns and Japanese pen products.
Woodward & Lothrop offers original canvases at half their former prices selected in Europe. The collection includes figures, landscapes, marine scenes, and notable works by Couchess, Lipm, Bardnrint, and others. Most pieces come in rich frames with shadow boxes. prices range from the low to mid hundreds, with extensive display of titles and artists.
A lively catalog note highlights a display of Colored Petticoats in silk and Heather bloom and new Jeracy-top Patti Separate Skirts shown with Langene Waists. It advertises Women’s Boots at 3.50 a pair, and a fall lineup of high grade sewing machines including W. & L Eldredge White Rotary and Capital models.
Advertises prices from 18.00 to 40.00 with hand machines at 10950. A Dorcas Darner is offered free with any machine costing 18.00 or more, a simple stocking darning tool usable on any machine. Instructions provided. Department offers partial payments and a full line of findings and tools.
The catalog promotes French voile and taffeta silk fabrics with prices from 25.00 down to 7.50 in a wide range of styles. It lists separate skirts, shirts, and waist department values, noting French make and fine plaited and pleated finishes, with emphasis on variety and quality in taffeta and silk trimmings.
An advertisement highlights Parame and Lily of France corsets in large street and evening models. It touts imported coutil fabrics, brooches, silks, and satins, with prices ranging from 7.00 to 10.50, describing high busts, long hips, and real whalebone boning.
Rear Admiral and Mrs Stockton announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Helen King Stockton to Mr Ainsworth Parker of Baltimore formerly of Boston. The social world notes the Persian minister and Baron Rosen host events with German and Peruvian guests. Washington society adapts as weddings and visits flow through the season.
Vastous Brave Alexandre Gregor a former Russian diplomat, linked to the Blue Diamond Mystery, arrives in New York to pursue American enterprise amid rumors of his role in a long investigation. Friends doubt his guilt in a historic gum theft and welcome him as French society figures note his past.
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