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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
4
The Halbach Schroeder store showcases its Autumn Exposition 1919 with newly developed styles and authentic Fall and Winter fashions from world sources. Designers, inventors, and artists contribute to a display featuring hundreds of coats, silk and wool weaves, fur trims, and color trends Taupe Navy Brown. Your visit acts as the final approval of a new season’s modes.
A new season showcase offers fur coats scarfs muffs and throws in a vast array of styles and materials. Masters old and young present practically every popular fur, promising satisfaction and a limitless variety for discerning shoppers seeking the finest craftsmanship.
An ornate preview highlights velvet hats and autumn fashions from marine hats to Turbins, noting soft yet shapely velvet pieces and a broad range of conventional designs. It also promotes a Steamer Excursion on Thursday from Keokuk to Quincy with a 25 cent round trip, including a free streetcar ride to The Big White Store. Schedule lists departures from Keokuk Warsaw Alexandria Canton LaGrange and arrival in Quincy.
Fall suits for women and misses feature soft light fabrics and rich textures in browns taupe blues and grays. The collection showcases Tinsel Cloths Tricotines Duvetynes gabardines velours serges broadcloths and full-wool materials with stylish shades and intricate patterns.
The feature highlights silvered butterfly patterns on dresses, purple ancient-style robes, and fashionable street and afternoon frocks for women and misses. It notes short sleeves, slightly fuller skirts, soft fabrics in silk and wool, draped effects, and gleaming taffetas and velvets for afternoon and party wear. It cites corset importance and lists Modart Front Laced Nemo Warner's Rust-Proof Redfern American Lady Mme Lyra as available.
A vivid preview of the Autumn Exposition showcases lingerie and blouses with lace embroidery and silk finishes. New skirts in silk and wool reflect peak weaving artistry with long sleeves and plaited designs, offering ample room and modern, dressy silhouettes for Milady.
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