Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-16

OF ALL THE DIFFERENT ARTICLES OF
women's wear nothing has caused so much dis.
cusson as Corsets. There is no doubt that
Corset is Injurious if too tight. of an ill-ftting
make or too stiff bones. II q Corset is selected
OF short-waisted effect. according to the
wearer, Of pliable bones. a true cut - which
puts the waist where it should be instead of
high up under the husband Of perfect fit. it
proves q source Of comfort. health and beauty
and supports without pressure.
coed Corset is the foundation of the whole
artistic system.
1t mus, be perfect shape If the gown is to
be well cut No tailor's art can avail when it is
Handicapped by an unshapely Corset. Then
too, however finely the dress may be made, it
will not long preserve its symmetry unless this
fruitful source o: wrinkles-the ill fitting Cor
set-be corrected.
The Corset DEPARTING Mt with US is and always
has been a field for study. We don't buy al!
kinds We see by any means. only such as re can
coiiscientiOusiy recommend.
You will find here, however. the pick and
choice from all the best manufacturers of Hand
made and Steam-moulded Corsets extant, and
no matter rhat praee you pay youW get ITS
eQuipaient
Here are:
II. c. q la Persephone." &c p. q la sirene,"
&C. B. la spirite." 'Thonpson's Glove-ft-
ting" 'R. G..""P. NJ" Nv. B." "Dr
Warmers Health" Woven" Ladies' Ferris"
Waists. Ladies' "Standard" Waists. Chill
dren's Ferris Waists. Children's 'R.
b g." Waists. Children's and Double We"
Waists. We keep all makes in short, medium,
long and extra long waists.
A Corset that embraces many desirable feat
ures. the superiority of which has been satis.
fsctorily tested. is tho
II. C. A LA PERsEPHONE,"
For which we are the Washington agents. Tits
Paris made. The bones are Of the highest
grade obtainable, while the steels which are of
the best tempered material are tapered thin on
top, thus allowing perfect ease in STOPPING
without fear Of breaking them. They fit tightly
across the hips and embrace the form closely,
SO that you are not under the necessity of using
darts to make them look graceful and give .
hne. flowing sweep to tho drapery.
The II. c." is made in several styles Of coutil,
Saline. lasting. &C, short. medium and long
with straight or spoon steels.
THE No. 90 IL c."
Is made Of French coutil, White or Gray, with
long waist...... .....................e17a
1.-THE No. 265 /. O."
Our speciality. is Of French Saline, Black, Whit,
or Gray, with gen uine bones and long, short or
meoiu" ...............S2.JO.
THE EGLANTINE !. c."
OF best Saline and whalshones, also has the
taperng waists described above. two side stsels
and boned back. ,....,...................,.S 315.
''THE No. 1000 1. c."
For long-waisted stout .adies. in made Of
French coutil. with spoon busk. two side s.ecis
and heavily boned up the back. co.
1.-THE MARQUIsE 1. c."
Isof the nnest Saline. made on bias. with extra
long tapering waist, l5-inch s.eol and hip
cores. busts gored to 1T the most difficult fg-
%. 90.
Same In medium length. as so and Co. 90.
''rHE SHORT c."
Made on the bias. especially for stout ladies, 10
OF dne Saline. q. So
SPECIAL FOR OPENING DAP.
Fine French satine Corsets.
e1.o0 pair.
cd noor............ annex to 10th ct, buildins.)
MosDAY
We WILL SELL A LOT OF
IMpoRrEp "Axeo1A- BEla1As
Rues.
60x60 inches. in choice assortment Of color.
tngs. suitable tor couch Govern. dyapsSiss. Lap
Hphea. b.. a
9l.75.
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WOODWARD LoTHRoP.