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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1903
Page
1
An assortment of elegant night gowns described in French Nainsook with chemise effects, medallion yokes, Mechlin lace, embroidery, ribbons, and large satin bows. Prices noted include 512.50, 1041, 75, and 4.00, with multiple styles and extensive decorative trims.
A long ad style list describes Chemises Corset Covers Petticoats and Drawers in Nainsook Laces Embroidery Beading and Ribbon. Prices range from 3.50 to 10.00 with multiple styles and trims highlighted. An January display promises refined, exclusive undermuslins from leading designers on the department’s second floor with elaborate decor and careful selections.
A late 19th or early 20th century catalog itemizes night gowns at 75 cents to 1.50, chemises and corset covers in Muslin, Cambric, or Nainsook with lace, tucks, and embroidery. petticoats priced from 60 cents to 2 dollars, plus numerous styles and finishes described in detail.
Catalog describes chiffon Swiss cambric and nainsook all overs flouncings and insertions in various widths and finishes priced up to 500 yard. Vine effects hemstitching embroidered edges and decorative borders shown in white and colored linens with corset covers children's dresses and trimmings priced 2c to 750 yard depending on material and design.
A sale catalog notes silk and French flannel waists at reduced prices. 400 white and colored flannel waists priced at 2.00, plus up to 7.50 silk waists offered at 3.50, 50 pieces at 5.95. Coats including 27 inch tight-fitting Kersey, Monte Carlo coats at 12.50, with various fabrics and styles advertised.
A newspaper notice announces free embroidery lessons every Friday for those unable to attend, with extra sessions on Saturday afternoon. It mentions a Saturday outing at Sc and 7% I-2c and a limited offer of several hundred yards of light colored double fleeced Outing at 5¢ per yard on Monday.
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