Corsets Shown For All Figures In Newest Shapes
Davison Paxon Stokes Co Smart Set and Nemo Corsets present corsets that aid posture and comfort while meeting current fashion. Featured here are the latest shapes designed to fit every figure precisely.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1909
Page
1
Davison Paxon Stokes Co Smart Set and Nemo Corsets present corsets that aid posture and comfort while meeting current fashion. Featured here are the latest shapes designed to fit every figure precisely.
A lavish display spotlights tailored suits at 60 dollars and a full range of women’s apparel. The exhibit promises tan gray white and lavender tones, roil collars, self-buttons, and luxurious accessories as the latest fashion, inviting all to visit the week before Easter for a comprehensive showing of dresses coats waists skirts gloves hosiery neckwear parasols and more.
Remarkably effective dress, a one-piece model of genuine Rajah pongee silk. Elegant hipless straight-figure line with embroidered yoke in self-color and black satin trim. Front and back yoke outlined in self-colored silk embroidery. Self-strap fittings and buttons complete the styling. Price 35 dollars.
Rich display of novel dress designs feature Peau de Cygne gowns with black checks and Brussels net embroidery, white duchess satin base with black tulle overdrape and crystal bead trims, and lavender Crepe Meteor with gray chiffon drapings. Prices range from 10 to 325 dollars, highlighting high fashion silhouettes and quality fabrics.
Elegant Mirage suit priced at $50 features a three piece ensemble in gold and reseda green. Includes a coat with cutaway effect, pointed revers, heavy silk embroidery on a duchesse satin background, satin tie and matching embroidered buttons. separate dress with panel front, decorative piping and buttons. An attractive spring gown worn with or without coat.
Two collections of ribbons are offered with varied widths and colors. Rich yard-long taffeta and satin ribbons, 5 1/2 inches wide, in numerous shades. wash ribbons in wide novelty designs. Prices range from 21 to 37 cents per yard, with 50 cent quality ribbons also advertised.
A catalog note highlights women hosiery including navy and Copenhagen blue grenadine lisle sheer hose with embroided self-color designs at 85 cents a pair. Also features black silk-like hose with stripes, embroidered tan gauze lisle, pure silk hose from 1.50 to 3.50, children socks 50 cents, white lisle socks 35 cents, and misses light-weight lisle and silk-lisle hose from 25 to 50 cents per pair.
In a late style feature the article highlights fashionable neckwear for women. It notes price ranges and enticing designs, calling attention to distinctive ornaments and trends capturing shopper interest.
Unusually attractive Dutch collars laundered on sale at Sox and lace collars in many kinds from 25¢ to 65¢ each. Special hand embroidered Dutch collars shown plus dainty tabs and real Irish crochet and hand embroidered tabs. Prices range from 25¢ to 125 for embroidered nets and Irish crochet pieces.
The article describes graceful veiling options for hats including Russian Net Veilings in white black and colors priced 50c 65c and 1 yard. Hexagon Mesh Veilings with square dots in Bordeaux wintaria Copenhagen royal lavender and other shades cost 5c yard. Stronghair Veilings in hive black and black-and-white priced 50c yard.
Delicate handkerchiefs with sheer white grounds and colored hems offered in varieties. Special value at $1 for six includes sheer white options usually 25c each. Madeira embroidered styles at 50c with fine white linen options and scalloped borders featuring Madeira patterns.
The display features plain and fancy pongee parasols and silk parasols with borders. Prices range from $1.50 to $7.50, with items like blue checked silk and rose bordered parasols priced at $5, all noting new long handles and fashionable designs.
Leather lined bags in plain and fancy colors priced at 3.50 and 5. Large carriage bags range from 3 to 7.50. One genuine seal bag at 4.50. A colored Ottoman silk lined bag at 6. German silver mesh bags with moire silk lining sell for 5.
Advertised gloves emphasize silk long and short styles with Paris point stitching and tuck detailing. Available colors include pink, sky blue, rose, white, black, wistaria, cedar, pongee and more with elastic tops. Prices range from 1 to 3.50 dollars per pair, Kayser brand featured.
An old advertisement highlights Kid Gloves priced at $1 per pair and Perrin’s Belmont gloves at similar rates. Various colors including tan gray navy green white pearl black are offered. Myrielle two clasp gloves priced around $1.50 per pair and Perrin’s items noted as genuine French kid with strong sales appeal.
A newspaper feature highlights extensive displays of combs and hair ornaments including barrette styles and psyche pins. New designs offer plain and carved backs, black shell and amber colorings with prices from 25 to 50 cents and extended back combs from 1 to 12.50 dollars.
Silk petticoats described as soft brilliant messaline with deep flounces and stitched bands. Available in black Copenhagen wistaria navy light blue pink white and new striped taffeta options. Newly made bright strong silk in spring styles priced at five dollars.
A sale of children’s dresses offering styles from $3.50 to $7.50 reduced to $2.98. Includes linen-color linen and embroidery trimmed pieces, jumper dresses, white linen dresses, and various spring outfits for ages 4 to 12. Aimed at attracting shoppers to a store with broad selection and bargain prices.
Soft and dainty combinations include corset cover and drawers or cover and petticoat, trimmed with lace embroidery and ribbon. Prices range from $1 to $12.56 with variants such as yoke lace, medallion yokes, and hand embroidery on nainsook drawers and chemises.
A catalog-style list advertises women's undergarments featuring Vests at multiple prices, including sheer Lisle, lace trimmed, and crochet yoke designs. Also promoted are knee-length white cotton pants and ultra-sheer union suits, with emphasis on fit, finish, and varied lace and ribbon detailing.
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