Evening Star Newspaper, December 25, 1922, Page 14

14 THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C. 0 O MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1922. . This lets the cat 01i_t of the bag —It’s a big Sale of Dresses! A phenomenal achievemeni—greatest of 1922, no doubt about it! that establishes a record for value-giving — value based on quality, workmanship and stvle Practical navy blue trie Poiret twill. combined Steel heads decorate the Slip-over froch. of navy Gray duvetyn and navy atine. enlivenciliby el black satin. Panel odice. sleeves and skirt of yricotine on simple. vouth- poiret twill. Straps of the orate beaded de front and back. 'y tricotine [nnk ful i Tri < i Chinese red. Short slee: oined at sides by black ul lines. rimmed with twill and smoke pearl but- il conud medk. $12, et bows S0 narrow black braid. $12. tons on the bodice. $12. Considered from any angle—this sale is BIG, awfully BIG. So tremendous that it almost takes one’s breath away. It deservedly takes its place as the biggest and best of all Washington dress offerings in 1922. You must-see these dresses — these unbelievably lovely dresses at $12, then vou’ll no longer wonder at our enthusiasm. couldn’t help from being. And then think of the quantity—1,000 dresses! How many make a thousdnd’—l()fl 200, 300, 400—What's the use? One i juist can’t imagine such a vast collection. We would be afraid of the number if we didn’t believe -that Washington women appreciate value, and VALUE is the heart of this sale—the thing that - You'll be enthusiastic, too—one will whirl the reels around. Wonderful, truly Wonderful Silk and Cloth Dresses, onlv $ 1 2 NEW DRESSES, all new and so far advanced in style as to be assured a place in the front rank of fashion for months to come. Dresses of such splendid quality and smart stvle can not ordinarily be sold for $12, but these dresses were specially bought and specially priced for a BIG Lansburgh Sale, and that ) makes a difference, so much so. that we have no hesitancy in sayving that | women who usually pay two and even three times $12 for their dresses can participate in this sale and be thoroughly satisfied. Words are inadequate to describe these wonderful dresses, which include many of advance Spring styles of crisp Taffeta, and we can only illustrate fifteen of the many models, so we will leave much to vour imagination. However, you can gain an idea of the immensity of selection from this list of materials and styles: Evening dress of rose and green georgette, beau- tifully blended. Girdle of self “flowers and metal ribbon. $12. Deep silver lace bertha and rows of black velvet set off this charming frock of two-tone taffeta. $12. Gold color taffeta. with snug-fitting bodice and full skirt. The girdle is of lovely colored fruit. $12. Brown Spanish lace over matching crepe de chine. Trimmed with gold braid and narrow strips of fur. s frnrk of change- able rose-color taffeta. $12. 12. —Straightline Frocks —Circular Models —Draped and Bouffant —Beaded Dresses —Embroidered Dresses —Tailored Dresses —Party Dresses —Street Dresses ~—Dance Frocks —Utility Dresses ~—Business Dresses —Theater Dresses —Crepe de Chine —Allover Lace —Soft Satins —Silk Duvetyn —Velveteen —Combinations —~Canton Crepe —Glace Taffeta —Plain Taffeta —Poiret Twill —Tricotine —Crepe-back Satin Sizes for women and misses, 14 years to 44 bust /JIMPORTANT—TIt will be well worth a trip down town tonight to see the dresses on display in our Seventh Street windows. Dresses shown in win- dows are not “stunts,” but representative numbers of the entire assortment ‘ LANSBURGH & BROTHFR 420-30 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST 2l T Sleeves and bodice of this poiret twill frock are covered with crystal beads. with - crosstucking, and Sleeve facing and collar of collar and cuffs of poi .i:d tan. $12. . lace. $12. Coat dress, with long sleeves Mrawn into a ruf- fled cuff. Fine poiret twill, trimmed with beads and stitching. $12. "Youthful basque dress of ed The new flat crepe, with navy tricotine, trimm ' Waffle yluun; and tucks “three-tier skirt, endm; Jin -nd deep side draperies mark dress of navy side drapes, and de chine. Buckle at sleeves. Black, with bllck fx At braid. $12.