The New Orleans crescent., 1868-12-06

In this mornings CRESCENT appears ths sdver.
making and trimming establishment, No. lsI
Canal street.
In directing the public attention to this widely
celebrated emporium of fashions. we avail our
selves of the privilege to add that 'ts seldom an
opportunity is afforded as for chronicling the
career of an establishment which has existed for
the past twenty years and been the recipient of
more liberal patronage than the New Orleans
community have bestowed upon this esimable
lady. The remarkable prosperity which has a.
tended Mrs. Washington 10 her special department,
can be principally attributed to the artistic skill
displayed in the cutting and Citing OF all fabrics
intrusted TO her, and the superior care they re-
ceive under the manufacturers hand.
In visiting the extensive rooms assigned for the
latter purpose. you will perceive forty or fifty
young fades, thoroughly accomplished in the use
of the needle, actively engaged in preparing the
costest materials which are destined to adorn the
lovely person of some fortunate bride, or to be
swept in waving folds upon the polished floor OF
some fashionable ballroom.
Inlthe last month Madame W. has responded to
thirty orders for bridal trousseaus, one Of which
was designed for young lady Of rare beauty and
wealth. but so mysterousy complicated that we
cen only convey TO our readers an imperfect idea
of its lovelness. Imagine a quesnly train of
white tulle sprinkled with diamond dust and fur
nshed with bugls satin cord. point lace trimmings
headed with brilliant fringe dress looped with
branches of orange blossoms and richest flowers,
sssh composed of poncesn satin, with point
lace and brilliant fringe veil point lace to CORE
spond, with trimming on dress.
In the selection OF the different articles for this
important occasion, Mrs. Washington was allowed
to exercise her own discretion, and if our limited
knowledge of such matters will be accepted as an
opinion, twas. without doubt, most fattering
exponent Of her experienced judgment and fault
less taste.
The effect produced by the superb costume Of
the betwitching bride when in front of the chan
cells glariDg lights can be far better conceived
by our lady friends than our untutored pen can do
it justice.
The richness and magnifcence of its finish was
beyond the possibility of surprising, while the
skillfuness displayed in its execution ADDED new
wreath to the aurels already achieved by this
distinguished mOdiste.
In connection with Mrs. WIS pattern rooms is
an up stairs apartment. furnished with all the mod.
ern appliances of luxury and splendor. From the
hour of ii A. NJ. to P. NJ. this lady receives her
numerous patrons, who not only represent the
elite and wealth of our city, but, being aware of
the highly cultivated taste and elegantly refined
manners of Mrs. W., repair to her sumptuous
drawing room to leave their orders, consult upon
the prevailing styles, and while away uncere-
moniously a few feeting hours.
There are great many frequenters of our
noted thoroughfare who are still ignorant of the
charming little retreat which this emporium pos
sesses. and to such would observe that, if they
desire to become acquainted with lady of an un-
usual order of professional talent, we would re-
commend them to No. 1872 where q more than
agreeable surprise awaits their patronage.