01 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1896
Page
1
A partial OCR reads Silk and Taffeta offerings with Warp Printed Silks priced around 60 pieces per set and Striped Taffeta noted. The fragment mentions silk fabrics at 1.00 to 1.25 and quantities of 50 or more pieces, with striped patterns and corded chitik details.
An 19th century advertisement notes bulk fabric and garment sales including Turkey Red Damask and ladies shirt waists. It highlights yard prices at 50 cents and lists quantities such as 50 dozen waists, Perry style Persian effect sleeves, and Percale fabrics with strong value contrasts against higher nominal prices.
A listing offers Ladies Muslin Chemise at 25 cents, Muslin Gowns with large sleeves and full length neatly trimmed, a variety to choose from at 69 cents, Muslin Umbrella Skirts with deep embroidery ruffle priced at 1 dollar 19 cents, and Cambric Gowns with dainty trimming at 1 dollar 35 cents.
A new line of carpets, matting, draperies, rugs and shades is presented in Atlanta with low prices. Axminsters, Savomiers and Wiltons are highlighted along with body Brussels, tapestry, Ingrain Carpets, China Matting, Smyrna and Nottingham pieces. Notable deals include 60¢ and 39¢ yard prices, rugs from $1.00, shades from 25¢, and curtains at $1.00 per pair.
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