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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1906
Page
28
The 1906 May Sale offers a vast display of undermuslins at remarkable reductions. Includes Nainsook and Cambric garments with chemise effects, square yokes, lace, embroidery, and ribbons. Corset covers, petticoats, and drawers priced from 35c to $2.00, with many items featuring Valenciennes lace and Mechlin insertions.
An all linen suiting is advertised in three blue shades yard wide and shrunk. Priced at 39 cents per yard, down from 50 cents. Also 45 inch shrunk linen suitings in light blue cadet and navy selling at 75 cents, formerly 50 cents per yard.
Fabric ad notes long kimonos reduced from two dollars to one dollar. Made of cotton crepe in red blue pink and black with decorative Persian borders. Describes as attractive, durable, long and full for wear.
Embroidered and plain belts with gilt buckles offered at 25c each. The ad promotes three belts for 25c or 16c each, noting mercerized material and stylish appearance.
Draperies reduced with Silkalines at 10c and 15c values and 5¢ yard. Cretonnes offer up to 25¢ values per yard. Readily available in attractive colors and patterns suitable for light artistic summer draperies and hangings.
White linen waist fronts with openwork designs resembling Mexican drawnwork offered at clearance prices. Limited quantity, only a few dozen available. Originally priced at 2.00 and 2.50, now reduced to 0.50 each.
All waists from prior sales and displays, lowest wrinkle and unseen losses, are gathered for a Monday sale at 59 cents each. Some were originally 1.00 to 1.50, with many 1.30 varieties. Styles include lace trimmed, embroidered, lingerie effects. Laundering may suffice. some ready to wear. Long or short sleeves, all sizes.
A large sale features numerous silks including 20 inch Japanese Silk in white and hues such as pink maize heliotrope and Nile. Wash Silks at 2c yard with checks and stripes valued 49c. Also 27 inch Pongee in several colors and 24 inch 9c quality. Plus embroidered Japanese Silks and Shanghai Crepes in blue and green, all in one Monday collection.
A sale illustration shows dress goods offered at half price. Fabrics include Panama at 2.50 for five yards, with many weaves and patterns for suits and skirts available in 29 cent per yard items like 30 inch Wool Challis and 27 inch fancy Mohair. Styles feature blues greens grays and light Voiles Botiennes and Wool Crepes for dressier occasions.
A display of 50c and 60c embroideries with two dozen patterns including edges insertions and readings, flouncings for skirts, corset covers, and wide embroidery. Swiss Cambric Nainsook and Chiffon in blind and eyelet effects offer great value, rivaling regular 6oc and 7oc prices.
A sales note highlights Valenciennes laces and related trims offered at 5c per yard. Describes edges inset patterns matching designs, varied widths in round thread effects suitable for lingerie waists and dresses, and mentions a large remaining collection from previous ales with substantial quantities sold this season.
A sale ad highlights silk finished French Ginghams in mall checks and plaids at 25c, shirting Cheviots in raven colors at 8 1 20 yard, printed Batistes in dots and florals, and domestic Organdies matching French designs at 25c yard. Also advertised are French Organies, 39c yard, and Voile skirts in gray, blue, and black with circular styles, priced around 5.50-7.50.
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