The Washington times., 1911-03-23
DAINTY DEPARTMENT
OPENED FOR WOMEN
Out-of-the- Ordinary Selec,
ton of Correct Footwear
Is Feature.

That her shoes snail be absolutely cor.
rect is the one thing that is expected OF
every woman who pays even the
slightest attention to the dictates OF
Dame Fashion regarding things sar-
torial. The vogue of the very short and
very scant skirt this season makes this
more of a requirement than for many
seasons past, and to meet this demand,
the manufacturers and retailers, whose
business 1t is to cater to discriminating
women, have made special efforts 10
make the spring season of 1911 essen
tally shoe season. There are many
women who spend large amounts OIL
money upon their gowns and millinery,
but who pay little attention to the shoes
they wear, but there are many move
TO whom the matter of faultless foot
wear is second only to the choice Of
their gowns.
In view of these facts and on account
OF the ever increasing vogue Of fancy
footwear, the store of Berberlch
Brothers, at S13 Pennsylvania avenue,
is about to throw open to the feminine
public their handsome new woman's de-
partment, having retained the entire
second floor of this establishment eX-
cTusively for the convenience of their
woman patrons.
New One in Capital.
This departure is an entirely new one
in the Capital City.
Totally separated from the mems de-
partment, a cozy and luxurious sales
room has been provided. passenger
elevator gives easy access to this room,
which is artistic in it's Punishment of
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been carefully followed in the decora-
tions. Velvet carpet in soft tones of
moss green covers the floor, and the
walls are painted in panels of green
and buff. Entering the room, one is at
once attracted by the excellent lighting
effects produced by prism glass and at
tractive electroliers hanging from the
ceilings: Mirrors set into the panels
add to the generally pleasing appearance
of the apartment.
Passing through a trellised archway,
hung with grape vines, bearing clusters
OF fruit, the private parlor for the dis
play of fancy and evening footwear is
disclosed. This little boudoir contains
everything needful in the way of out-of-
the-ordinary footwear, from the bridal
slipper. to shoes for golfing, riding,
driving, and other sports. A feature
OF this store is the department devoted
to the sale of hosiery for women, some
Of the handsomest imported goods being
shown in endless variety, and in tones
TO match every conceivable color.
Children's Styles, Also.
AS for the styles exhibited by the
Berberich Brothers, the choice is prac-
tieally endless. Patent feathers and kids
will be worn with semi-dress toilettes
this spring, but for more formal occa-
sion the satin boots in black, white, and
colCrs are to be favored. Then there
are the velvets in rich shades of golden
brown, as well as black and white.
Correct for dress occasions are the
buCkskin shoes, which come in all colo-s
from black to white, dyed to match
street costumes. and correct for almost
any occasion. 3.
The craze for beads, which seems to
be almost universal this season, has de-
of filmiest silk, showing beaded en-
broidery, are quite the newest thing
out. Lace inset work is also seen on
some of the cobwebby black silk hose,
one pair having a dainty chantilly lace
butterfly directly over the instep, poised
as though ready for flight.
In connection with the women's de-
the exhibition and sale of Children's
footwear, and also department of find
ings for women's shoes. Dainty bows,
rosettes, and buckles, of rhinestone,
cut steel, silver and jet; exquisitely
fetching bed room slippers, light as
eiderdown and soft as satin; soles for
knitted slippers; insoles-in fact, all the
accessories needful in footwear-are
there. as well as a most extensive
showing of polishes and dyes for sum-
mer shoes, whether of suede, canvas,
satin or leather