Big 1941 Christmas season seen for home furnishings
Merchandising economists forecast the biggest home furnishings Christmas season of all time in 1941 as stores stock a wide range of furniture, floor coverings, appliances, and decorative accessories. Chairs top sales, desks and kneehole styles follow, with cedar chests and coffee tables in strong demand. Radios, radio phonographs, sewing cabinets, living room sets, bedding, dinnerware, and imported designs also feature prominently in the holiday offerings.
Slippers as Thoughtful Christmas Gifts for Relaxation
Slippers make satisfying gifts for both women and men, offering long service and daily comfort. Leather d orsay lounge slippers provide sturdier support, while fur fabrics and satin options appeal to imaginations, pairing well with negligees or housecoats for after hours comfort.
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Selecting a kneehole desk with leather writing surface
Kneehole desks with leather writing surfaces offer distinction and durability, avoiding common desks and justifying the higher price through refined style and functional quality.
Simulated leather jewel boxes seduce gifts for men
Novel gift idea targets men with a leather jewel box featuring a top handle and removable tray. Priced affordably in assorted colors, the box promises a stylish present for the holidays but reads as a playful tease aimed at women.
Very Special Gift Slippers With Fur Trim
A guide to gifting fur trimmed slippers or mules lined with fur as stylish, comforting presents. Fluffy white bunny fur on satin resembles ermine and adds luxury, guaranteed to please the recipient and even make Santa jealous.
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Novelty Hosiery Offers Gifts For Christmas Season
Novelty hosiery provides gift ideas for all ages with rich lisles in bright colors and beige tones. Silk and nylon hose remain popular, wood hose suit winter wear, with vertical ribbing flattering and fine meshes for dressy use. Mail subscription to the Journal-World can be a Christmas gift with a gift card included.
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