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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1922
Page
5
A list of discounted fabrics and dress materials from a spring sale notes prices for satin crepe de chine and silk varieties. It details solid colors including black navy brown and pink, widths from 26 to 46 inches, and notes washable and dress fabrics suitable for skirts blouses and frocks. Numerous prices range from 1.39 to 4.79 per yard with emphasis on color variety and heavy weights.
A catalog-like listing of Canton Crepe and Crepe de Chine fabrics in black and white and color, mostly 40 inches wide. Items include Extra-Canton Crepe at various prices, extra-silk crepe de chine, satin finishes, and heavy crepe suiting. Multiple price points and widths, with notes on shades and finishes.
A catalog of fabrics lists Extra Colored Taffetas at 1.75 and 1.59 for chiffon varieties, 2.25 for solid colored sailing taffeta, and 108 for a full hop of shades. Radium Taffeta 36 inches at 1.98, Groe de Londre 26 inches at 2.39, and Chiffon Taffeta 3.50 at 2.29 with plain and changeable effects.
Historic ad lists natural colored Japanese pongee and heavy pongee silks priced from $1.09 to $2.59 per yard, including loom silk and Honan pongee. It describes a reduced price on a fancy woven fabric with silver and gold stripes, 33 inches wide, and features white satin stripe silk skirting, dress satins, foulard silk, and radium silk cloth in assorted colors. Jotke's Second Floor highlights discounts and vivid color options.
Advertises short lengths from 1 to 2 yards featuring embroidered nets Chantilly filet and fine netting. Fabrics range from 18 to 94 inches wide and are offered by Joke's Second Floor.
A Joske’s ad touts all silk hose with garter tops and reinforced heel and toe. Available in colors in vogue, in all sizes. Priced at 4.00 and 2.60 for finer options. Located at Joske’s Street Floor.
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