Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-04
Attractive Bridal Gifts.

The opportunity Of selecting bridal
gifts at this season IS unprecedented.
We have ON exhibition wealth Of
valuable, artistic and decorative OBJ
jects which would add effectively to
the esthetic details of tastefully
furnished house, and also give de-
sirable elegance to an array Of bridal
gifts. Among them are works of
art, bronzes, marbles, bric-a-brac,
ceramics, silver, French gilt orna-
fments, bijouterie, lace for personal
and household adormnent, cushions
and imported novelties of ali .descrip-
tons.
Our especially handsome collection Of imported
electroliers electric lamps with silk shades. and
hanging eectroliers -offeg extensive choice for
luxurious household adjournment. the question Of
lighting certain rooms effectively can be readily
solved by the purchase OF electric lamp
equipped with one two burners who's, jeweled
shades almost barbaric In their splsndor.
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Electro,ers with silk shades decorated with
heavy bead fringes unequaled in producing GER
tain effects in light, and the majority Of women
VIII appreciate this opportunity of securing lamps
which capable OF subduing the br:llianty of
electricity when soft lights and delcately shaded
tones are desired.
Bronze figures with handsome pedestals Of vari-
Gus designs offered at unusually low prices
Just now. and win be appreciated by shoppers who
understand the value Of art in the decoration Of
house. The graceful figure Of Diana Is worthy Of
a fitting corner III drawing room with ap-
proprinte background Of graceful draperies. La
Semeuse Is an incomparahly lovely subject. and
would eharmingly adorn a hallway angle in
the library.
French gilt clocks IN odd and graceful designs
always rich In effect and add quiet elegance
to q chimney place library mantel- One par
ticuiarly pretty timekeeper Is in the shape Of
tall lily stalk. the enameled dial appearing in
gracefully supported leaf. An odd clock is of
glass, round in shape. the dial in the center being
covered with an oval magnifying glass. Another
is set around with of brilliants and is quite
adornnient for a dressing table handsome
desk.
Delicate porcelain and hand painted china offer
field of indescribable beauty and pleasure not
only in the selection Of the gift but to the happy
recipient as we'll The delight of owning delicate
porcelains is second only to the proud ownership
Of real laces, and offer many beautiful articles
In both.
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tistic designs and delsate gflt Furnishings dainti
ly tinted cups and sancers, handsome plates with
elabora te gliding q, few OF the pieces exhibited
IN the glass cases. sEhe snnquestionable accepta-
blty Of china for wedding presents is estab-
lished fact, and such gifts always appro-
pirate and In the best tastei
The brilliancy of cut glass is mere attractive to
some women than the bright CLEAN of silver. and
our supply Of new designs, and beautiful cuts
not be eaualed any where, Gut glass candlesticks
deeorated with gljttsrings, prisms. rose bowls,
utility dishes FOR taz,le fise, sugsr bowls
cream and water pfteilsSs glasses and carafes In
unusually handsome cuts are but few suggestions
Of QUE extensive sfeekr il other glasses We point
out delieate1y galted Aasttiass Venetian and DO
hemfan glass In all shapes and -eoiofinel These
bewilderingIy beautifstIarticies are most accept
able to any bride with a taste for Imported table
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Handsome laces In all points In various degrees
Of dlminess and elaborate needlework are the de-
sire Of any brides heart, And bridal veil Of
real Brussels or Rose Point would be possession
to be preserved as an heirloom. Flounces and
berthe, cellars and scarfs, handkerchiefs and wells
all OF real Lace, well calculated to arouse ap-
probation in the nodetn ''connoisseuraI maid
Lace bedspreads Of heavy Renaissapce bralds are
expensive. but are Of unsurpassed elegance Lace
table and tea cloths in Cluny and Renaissance are
m4snihceht wiln their flcn designs and hne linen
hounaatiohs.
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intrinsically valuable TO- present to bride elect.
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LIE nhes' "hte na'efiais ana are dalhtiy trimmed
with lace ana embroidery their gfrlshs simplicity
constituting their perfect charm. dress of ac-
,raioh plated organdiee trimmed with narrow
Mn,te satin ribbon and finished with knotted
a' mi.e sa.,h rleoon = among .he iavorites
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