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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1929
Page
8
A fashion note urges shoppers to visit Jolliffe's Millinery Department for the latest Winter Mode hats. It highlights distinctive new contours and states a matching scarf completes the look with style emphasized as the final word.
Fashion critics hail a sculptured silhouette this season with dramatic color and lines. The Paris influenced evening gowns emphasize femininity and individuality, shaping the waist and hips for a youthful slim look. Jolliffe’s presents a glamorous Parisian group in their showcase.
The ad touts slim supple furs replacing bulky designs with new styles like fitted waists, lapover fronts, and shirted collars. It promises quick approval, lists many fur types and scarfs, and promises wide variety and moderate prices for cold nights.
An advertisement promotes blankets woven from fine wool in attractive blocks and soft shades of rose, ocher, lavender, gray and tan. Described as a splendid Christmas gift option. Featuring a pattern of deluxe warmth and color for home use.
Linen, Huck and Turkish towels offered, including hand embroidered options. Described as a practical gift for the home. many guest towels suitable for occasional use stated.
Table linens and sets offered to accompany a Christmas dinner. The article highlights handmade gifts as more cherished than store bought, encouraging readers to explore the art department for new sewing inspirations and bright projects.
Hosiery in sheer chiffon and service weights, listing lisle garter welt and litled heels in shaded winter colors. Describes gift appeal for business girls, college misses, debutants, and matrons with hosiery neatly boxed for Christmas.
Gloves offered for holiday gifting with timely appeal and a wide range of styles. Free boxing included in Christmas boxes if desired, aiming to please everyone on the shopping list.
An old fashioned ad highlights umbrellas suitable for a brother sister dad or mother. It emphasizes usefulness and a wide variety, noting options with and without fancy handles to suit any recipient.
Women's and Misses leather handbags feature popular leathers in a variety of colors. Choose from pouch, envelope, vagabond, long handle, short handle and back strap styles. Extra handbag makes a versatile gift and all styles are moderately priced.
The Paris opening displays coats and gowns with longer hems and higher waistlines. Velvet and crepe dresses follow the same refined styles, giving a more sophisticated and slender silhouette. The trend emphasizes elegance and tailored lines in the new fashions.
A handkerchief stands as a supreme gift valued for its thoughtful presentation. The item is described as fittingly appreciated and presented in a neatly packaged Christmas Box, emphasizing the care and regard behind the gift choice.
An advertisement highlights silk lingerie and nightwear including teddies dancettes slips and petticoats in fine heavy crepe. It promotes dainty underwear in pretty pastel shades with items like blimps pajamas bloomers and step ins.
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