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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
3
A catalog note promoting portable gas and electric lamps and domes as ideal Christmas gifts. It highlights a large stock with unique designs and lists practical items such as lamps clocks rockers chairs porch sets mission pieces gardenieres stands pictures and desks as enduring presents for many Christmases to come.
Good cut glass is a lifetime treasure that adds lustre and refinement to gatherings. Our stock features deeply cut pieces by master craftsmen including vases boudoir lamps water sets hair receivers creamers punch bowls celery sugars oil and vinegars wine sets and furnishings.
A local advertisement notes a rich selection of imported and domestic china ware, including dinner and tea sets, with a line large and varied enough to satisfy even the most fastidious tastes and desires.
An advertisement touts an extensive line of comfort focused furniture including deep seated chairs with broad arm rests and tall backs. It highlights chairs of comfort and joy forever and lists office desks, filing cabinets, book cases, lamp sets, card tables, and other useful gifts to appeal to weary shoppers.
The drapery department presents a festive display with fifty new curtain patterns and over twenty drapery styles. Tariff-related price reductions allow these home accessories to be offered at notably low prices.
A display highlights Oriental rugs and period furniture reflecting Colonial era design. Mahogany pieces echo Martha Washington era tables and High Boy chests with ample drawers. The collection includes boudoir items, parlor sets, dining room ensembles, chinaware, silver, carving sets, kitchen gear, toasters, and more.
Dining room sets extension tables chairs serving tables and china cabinets built of seasoned woods meldt to avoid gloss or artificial fixes. Guaranteed pieces ideal for entertaining and family use. Includes hobby horses rocking horses cars tricycles high chairs rockers desks dressers chests chairs beds and more for the kiddies.
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