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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
11
A wide array of festive gifts dominates the show room shelves including Lace trimmed slips and nightwear in shades of apricot, creme, navy and black. Also featured are bloomers, bath caps, dressing gowns, and baby wear with oriental designs, all offered at moderate prices for holiday shoppers.
Fragmented catalog notes list woven bed sheets damask patterns and damask bed sets. Mentions of colored goods and 9 12 18 demimmed items suggest a sale line with woven fabrics and house linens priced per dozen or pair.
Fragmentary notice lists leather items including crocaille wash calf and other leathers with various prices and styles. Mentions gloves with double tip feel and fancy gel inment, silk gloves in smart types and shades. Names and precise items are unclear due to OCR errors.
A historic catalog lists Lavinia Perfumery offerings including Lavender varieties, soaps, talcum powders, face powders, lavender water in multiple sizes, gift sets with soap perfume powder and sachets, and gift items priced from two to twenty one shillings. The ad promotes fair prices and diverse product lines for holiday shoppers.
Readable bits describe festive hosiery gifts with silk blends and stylish slipper heels. Mentions prices around 11 to 1 11 and various shade options. Includes brands and claims of fashion appeal and quality.
A fragmented catalog note describes fancy boxed stationery and compendium sets with various prices. Items include poney boxed stationery, large boxed stationery, writing paper in colored and white, and cretinen covered boxes of stationery with Christmas designs and assorted styles.
A retailer advertises a range of Christmas novelties including fancy novelty boxes with coat hangers and lingerie items priced at 2 shillings 6 pence, garters, handkerchiefs at 2 shillings 3 pence, and varied items such as dusters, needle cases, and lavender sachets.
A garbled catalog style list describes novelty gifts for men including belts braces suspenders and wristwatches. It mentions fair pricing, gift boxes with various items, and gift ideas suitable for Xmas shoppers with emphasis on male accessories and gift sets.
Genuine crystal wares from Stuart, Webb and Corbetts offered in multiple patterns. The ad lists three piece sets, cut crystal jugs, bowls, goblets, tumblers, sugar and cream sets, egg cups, serviette rings, and specialty dinner and tea sets with special prices and festive patterns. Includes references to Vitibalajers and various decorative finishes.
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