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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1902
Page
20
The Atlanta Ready-to-Wear Department showcases exclusive costumes for the horse show season with Parisian touches, cream lace and silk, brown and navy tailored suits, voile broadcloth and Venetian fabrics, and prices from 15 to 100 dollars. Highlights include cream Taffeta Silk ensembles, Royal Blue Cloth suits with red accents, and Black Zibeline blouses with silk trims.
Daily display features newest Parisian wraps including Coffee Jackets Silk Jackets priced from 7.50 to 12.50, Miente Carico coats in tafty silk and peau de sole from 15 to 50, three quarter coats in rich silks and imported kersey from 25 to 75, and Monte Carlo coats in pale kersey or black with lace and embroidery from 15 to 75. The buyer in New York rushes to supply the latest fashions each day this week.
An advertisement features women’s waists and party blouses in silk effects. Styles include striped and dotted silk shirts, taffeta silks, peau de soie, rich trims, lace, and embroidery. Prices range from modest to upscale, with several color options and limited quantities advertised.
Special announcement of a large linen sale in Atlanta with a full week of special low prices. The catalog includes pure linen damask napkins in multiple sizes and designs, tablecloths, towels, pillowcases, sheets, and embroidered linens. Mail orders encouraged with no transport charges. returns at seller’s expense if not satisfactory.
Savannah social correspondents report a quiet start to October with many travelers returning home and housekeepers settling into new homes. A long list of residents from Karow to Mims are noted as arriving or departing, with gatherings planned in Savannah Columbus and nearby towns, including club meetings and art lectures, signaling a modest revival of social and literary activity.
A broad catalog of fabrics and dress textiles advertised in Atlanta including Robes, nets, silks, laces, and crepes. Mentions prices per yard, specials on taffetas and velvets, and tailored suits fabrics. Notable items include Brussels nets, Liberty satin, peau de soie silks, and camel hair plaids.ENDS
The catalog highlights a vast array of stocks, veils, and collars in silk, satin and taffeta. It touts Bishop Collars of taffeta silk, embroidered chiffons, and Burnetts with hand embroidery, with prices from 25 to 3.60 dollars. Also advertised are Liberty Silk Ruffs, Boas, and Medley of scarves for the Horse Show season.
A storefront advertises Kid Gloves headquarters in Atlanta with a wide range of gloves from Trefousse and Foo. It highlights new fall stock, mourning and dress options, including Cravenette walking gloves and suede styles, with prices from 1.00 to 2.50 dollars and multiple color choices.
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