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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1916
Page
32
A catalog of new jewelry items highlights bar pins in sterling silver with rhinestones and faux pearls, hand painted medallion brooches in platinum or gold filled settings, castle bands with rhinestone buckles, and graduated French filled pearl bead necklaces with diamond clasps. Prices range from four to twenty dollars, emphasizing affordable, stylish pieces for the upcoming Grand Opera season.
A description of women's dress items in varied metallic trim with a telltale mirror noted at the bottom. Prices range from 98 cents to 4 dollars, indicating affordable fashion offered to shoppers.
A local retailer announces a showing of taffeta petticoats priced at 595 with a wide assortment of plaids checks plain colors and changeables. Flounces include ruffled pleated fluted and frilled with pure dye taffeta and strong service in every pair.
Strong canvas covered trunks priced at 8.50 promise rugged travel. Each case features heavy straps, steel bottom trim, and a divided tray. Available in sizes 32 34 36 and 40 for men or women. More miles of travel in them than in many inexpensive trunks.
A front facing pink silk corset described as a stylish evening wear piece with long hip coverage and flat back. Available in sizes 21 to 28 at 12.50 dollars, with back and front facing options to fit various figures. Experts provide fitting services with no extra charge.
Tomorrow's fashion display presents operatic gowns and coats in a range of fabrics and colors. Items include Calce model gowns in watermelon red, Jenny peach taffeta, Ghoreete white chiffon, Cerise blue tulle ensembles, and Mantilly black velvet accents, with prices from 39.50 to 97.50. Also featured are Own white tulle ensembles and Borgette and Ernard coats in silk and taffeta with silver and blue detailing.
Tomorrow new side pleated flat collars in white organdie with embroidery edge Georgette crepe in white cream and flesh satin and imported Swiss collars range from 5c to 3.50. Fichu ruf fle and net lace Georgette crepe come in white cream flesh 50c to 3.60 yard. Middy ties in multiple colors from 1 to 1.50. Rich's on Main Floor promises New York level display.
Wash goods stocks remain extensive with patterns and colors promising limited future duplication. Featured items include WHITE VOILES 40 inch 50c yard, WHITE EMBROIDERED VOILES and CREPES 85c to 1.25 yard, WHITE CORDUROY 36 inch 59c yard, WHITE MARQUISETTE 40 inch 75c yard, WHITE GABARDINE 25c to 1.00 yard, WAFFLE IRON CLOTH 36 inch 35c yard, BASKET WEAVE CLOTH 25c yard, NOVELTY SKIRTING 46 inch 65c to 75c yard, SPORT STRIPES 59c yard, EMBROIDERED TISSUES 19c yard, COLORED BATISTE 12 34c to 15c yard.
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