14 Apr 1895
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1895
Page
1
Silk and satin sale offering 400 pieces from Jaffray stock at about 60 cents on the dollar plus bargains from own stock. Includes fancy Silks and Taffetas in varied shades, figured Silks, crepes, baeta Silks, and a wide range of high quality silk fabrics advertised at reduced prices.
A fragment advertises Jaffray stock of novelty dress goods in silk and wool blends at low prices. It mentions 100 pieces, assorted styles, with discounting below import cost and includes gloves and embroidery items in the offer.
Now that the Easter rush is over we welcome dressmaking orders to be delivered in ten days. All work guaranteed to style fit and finish. Jet Yokes 75c to 25. Iridescent Yokes 1.00 to 20.00. Jet Brouse 2.50 3.00 and 5.00. Elegant line of finery and passementerie described.
Fragmentary listing from the Art Department describes items including 5 percent balls Columbia silk and alternate silk, a one ounce Dallas piece, fine linen with a stamped center piece. Mentions new effects in Honiton lace work and related textile pieces.
Yardage listings describe 5,000 yards of Striped and checked Lawna and 12,000 yards of Plaid Lawns with prices around 10c and 12 and notes on French Organdies. The snippet suggests fabric varieties and value, with garbled pricing and product names due to OCR.
Local shoppers celebrate reduced prices on boys' washable duck suits. Parents express satisfaction as memory of prior costs fades and durable fabrics promise longer wear for the season.
Our line offers elegant ready to wear garments in the best style. Prices quoted on various items include ladies caps cloaks shirts waists and skirts in cloth crepon serge taffeta and chambray fabrics. Readable entries list values and styles with emphasis on quality and fashion.
The advertisement lists ladies muslin drawers and chemise, noting good quality and attractive trimming. It highlights weekly sale items with prices around five to six cents, urging readers to visit Monday for the offers and styles displayed.
A compact 19th century style price list notes limited notions for ladies such as fancy elastic five cents and hair curlers in sizes fifty five, plus whale bone paste for spools, relieving pins, and paper pins. Stock also offers hose supporters, scissors, and related sewing notions with low prices.
Bargain tables feature fabrics including Fruit of the Loom and Lansdale lengths. Various yardages listed with prices for tranches such as Royal Plisse and striped quilting cloths. Jaffray’s price notes appear beside many items, with quantities ranging from a few hundred to several thousand yards.
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