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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1928
Page
16
A description of a display featuring modern Valentine gifts set against an orange background with blocked dots in white yellow bright navy green and red. The cocoa beige border frames the scene as numerous other smart dotted and hand blocked scarves are offered from 2.95 to 6 dollars.
Chic bags feature Madelon handbag in Jutland leather in a new ivors shade as a standout Valentine gift. Other smart bags range from 2.95 to 35 dollars, offering varied prices and styles for gift buyers.
A catalog of home decor and jewelry items with prices includes lamps from 27 dollars white gold mounted bases with two fixtures and shades 9 16 5 to 32 depending on style bridge lamps 8 to 22 50 basement offers mirror chocolates in a red heart box 125 sweet Valentine gifts for loved ones main floor features Premet reproductions in gold finished jewelry with bracelets earrings brooches and necklaces 59 cents to 25 dollars.
A white crepe de chine sports handkerchief features a rose flowered border priced at 50 cents. Other silk handkerchiefs range from 73 cents to $2, offered at Mantloe.
New Books include Something for Nothing by E. J. Rath a Valentine gift Candle shades by Ursula Bloom and Rosalie's Career by Faith Baldwin all priced at $2. Washable suede gloves with scalloped tops from $2.95 to $4.50 and novelty cuff styles. Silk hose priced from $1.39 to $4 with chic colors and designs including Ali Baba and Tortoi designs.
A set of G' Whi. Rogers silver plated teaspoons is offered as a practical gift for the housewife. Regular price is $175 now reduced to $1 with other flatware in this pattern priced proportionately.
Dainty Hower designs are appliqued on the geore elite front of this peach crepe de chine chemise. Also boomers step-ins and night sawns. Other silk undies priced from 95 to 10.95.
A catalog lists pewter bowls priced at 10 and salt and pepper shakers around 4 to 5 each. Candle sticks 4.50, sugar and cream sets 10 to 12, Valentine cards 0.25, cards 0.50 to 7.50, on the Main floor. A Queen Ann coffee table with walnut veneer and gumwood legs is shown, with other pieces priced 4 to 150 on the Fourth floor.
A right black silk crepe pleated skirt and matching blouse feature bright rose and blue floral designs with bold black diagonal stripes and a bow. Also advertised are sanitary napkins now 2 for 7 cents, four for $1, down from 39 cents.
The article details hat styles such as brinless toques and varied brims with feminine flair, plus fabric and color guidance. Beige dominates spring palettes, paired with beige shoes for harmony, while Marron glace is highlighted as a smart cocoa shade for early spring wear. An assortment of chocolates and a boxed selection appear in the closing, briefly noted.
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