West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-02-05
EMBARRASSING ACCIDENT.
Postmaster General wanamaker
In Trying Situation.

Postmaster General Wanamaker
In n Trying Situation.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-An n
cident occurred at tho White House
reception on Friday evening that
has since been the talk of the soc.
ial woild Of Washington. A lady
prominent in society, the married
daughter of a wealthy Western SEN
ator, who is a widower. was the
heroine or victim. She is noted for
the magnificence OF her extremely
decollete costumes, and on this occa-
sion the dress was decollete indeed
The bodice was simply a piece of fiji.
my lace and small bit of satin not
much wider than q waist belt. with
a narrow shoulder strap which sup
ported the whole garment. The
i,dy removed her wraps in the cloak
room and entered the Blue Room
on the arm Of her father. Post.
master General Wanamaker had
just offered his arm to tho lady,
preparatory to promenade through
the East Room, when tho frail sun.
port that held the waist in place
over the white shoulders gave way
and the loosened protection Of lace
and ribbons slid down over the
arms. Had it not been for the large
bouquet of roses that was utilized
as screen the predicament would
havo proved even more embarrassing
,Ihe wife Of Western Senator.
whom she saw the accident, assisted
the unfortunate lady to tho cloak
room, in the absence of Mr.. Wan
amaker, who had fed.
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