Colonial Blankets Promote Warmth Against Winter
An antique ad describes Colonial Blankets priced 126 to 186 per pair, promising warmth like toast. It mentions assorted colors and sizes and evokes durable, practical use for cold seasons.
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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1918
Page
3
An antique ad describes Colonial Blankets priced 126 to 186 per pair, promising warmth like toast. It mentions assorted colors and sizes and evokes durable, practical use for cold seasons.
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