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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
14
For ages two to sixteen the store offers Japanese silk quilted carriage covers baby kimonos infant bath robes and a range of girls sweaters and wash dresses. Prices span from 1.95 for dresses to 10.50 and higher for quilted items reflecting a broad children’s line.
Bowman's Hosiery Department offers the largest Silk Hosiery assortment in plain and novelty styles. Prices range from $1.50 to $5.50 a pair with items including mock seam full fashioned and lace stockings. Holiday specials feature pure thread silk stockings with elastic lisle tops at $2.49.
An advertisement highlights stylish street frocks priced at 19 75 featuring long embroidered velour options and braid trimmed serge designs. It promotes jersey wool dresses in velour and serge, with sizes 16 to 44 and a special at 29 50 from Bowmans on the third floor.
One day Star Special items across Bowman’s departments with deep discounts from thread silk stockings to wool blankets. Limited quantities and early shopping urged as store closes Saturday evenings. Items include Crepe de Chine waists Madras door curtains and floor lamps with limited availability.
Blouses Georgette crepe de chine net and dark suit shades offered at sale prices from 2.98 to 9.49 with white voile options and collar variations. Navy middies and fiber silk sweaters also discounted with fiber silks at 5.95 and wool at 3.95. Reductions promise thrift with quality for practical gifts from Bowman’s.
Cozy Star Special bathrobes priced at 2.98 with rounded collars and cord trimming. Features includes pretty figured patterns and novel shapes to brighten cold mornings.
Exquisitely lovely Italian Silk undergarments offered as gifts for women. Kayser Italian Silk Vest options range from $2.75 to $5.50, Bloomers from $3.50 to $6.98, Chemise from $3.98 to $5.50, and Union Suits from $4.25 to $6.50.
The ad claims graceful figures come from proper carriage and poise aided by Redfern Corset. It touts back-lace or front-lace corsets at prices from 4 to 20 dollars, marketed as moderate for high grade undergarments.
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