17 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1899
Page
1
A grand silk exhibition opens for inspection tomorrow offering Latin Tricotine in various shades at 2.50, Irish Poplin at 3.50, Crystaline at 25, white corded silk at 82.25, Satin Duchesse in all grades from 250 to 0.50, and plan and grace taffetas in 152 shades at 85. The dealer touts a long established reputation for showing ultra Parisian fabrics first and best and invites public approval and appreciation.
A newspaper notice promotes rich patterns and colorings in carpets and rugs. It highlights early heavy orders saving advance prices and offers Axminster carpets with Fall designs at 1.35 value now priced at 1.00, and Brussels carpet at 59 cents, made and laid.
On Monday September 8 1899 a prominent display of fine millinery silks dress goods and tailor-made costumes opens. The vivid show presents rare woven fabrics, rich styles and exquisite designs for Fall and Winter wear with extensive departments and top progress beyond prior seasons.
Our mail order department announces improved preparations for the season and pledges careful shopping for customers. It emphasizes readiness and efficiency in servicing out-of-town orders.
A three day event showcases pattern hats and bonnets for fashionably dressed women. Elegant concep tions from Paris Berlin and London accompany trimmed hats by local artists. Somber shade palettes and masterful color blending highlight the new collection.
The store advertises tailor made gowns and suits for Monday with a variety of fashion items. Highlights include gray homespun tailored suits with silk lining, habit-back skirts, and a box front coat in black blue or tan, plus imported covert cloth suits with velvet collar and silk details. Prices range from 12.00 to 30.00 for these new season fashions.
The article highlights a wide range of fabrics from Paris Berlin London Manchester and Glasgow with fall novelties including Irish Frieze Camel's Hair Plaids Homespuns Golf Suitings and Pilot Cloths. It notes colorings and effects and lists camel hair suiting prices and mixes, Irish Frieze and Homespun offerings with sizes and widths and strong value notes.
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