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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1920

Page

12

Cottons Inspire Lingerie Frocks from The Downstairs Store

Crisp fresh fabrics feature pin dot patterns in blue pink lavender and rose on white grounds. Options include black dots on blue lavender and buff grounds. Width is thirty six inches and price is one dollar per yard.

New Tub Silks Feature Stripe Weaves in Elegant Tones

The Downstairs Store announces soft heavy jersey weave Tub Silks in stripe patterns of blue black and rose blue black and gold and plain gold on white grounds. 33 inches wide priced at 3.50 a yard.

Lustrous Chiffon Taffetas Frocks For Spring

New collection of chiffon taffetas in coral orchid turquoise mars flesh-pink cream burgundy plum sand slate taupe old-rose midnight blue matelot blue sapphire forest green and black. Fabrics 36 inch wide priced at 3.00 yard. Downstairs Store features gowning satin in 40 inch width at 5.50 yard with navy taupe cream pekin blue and Havana black.

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Silk fabrics gain renewed fashion appeal in many shades

Supple silks shown in Black to Pink with 36 inch width priced at $2.50 per yard. The fabric line features fifty plus color options including Midnight blue Navy Pekin blue and Emerald.

Crepes Silk-Cotton Mix Drapes In New Prints

The Downstairs Store offers Crepes fabric in a lustrous silk-cotton blend resembling Georgette. It comes in Reseda, Rose, Old-blue, Navy and Tan, 36 inches wide, priced at 1.50 per yard.

Georgette

Cottons priced at $1.75 yard arrive in multiple colors

New stock of heavy rough-surfaced Cottons arrives in pink brown green rose white and three blues. The material measures 36 inches wide and is promoted for smart tub suits sports skirts and smocks.

Plaids For Smart Sports Skirts From The Downstairs Store

A glance at handsome plaids reveals versatile fabrics for season skirts. Fabrics run forty two inches wide in brown gray navy or black with dull or white accents. Priced at three to three dollars and fifty cents per yard.

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Cloth fabrics for dresses at the Downstairs Store

The article promotes navy serge or poplin fabrics for a dress wardrobe. 42 inch width fabrics are priced at 3.50 dollars per yard. The Downstairs Store advertises these excellent quality materials for sewing a warm weather outfit.

Hundreds of Voile Blouses on Sale at The Downstairs Store

The Downstairs Store shows a diverse display of voile blouses priced at 1.95. Styles include lace frills tucks high and low necks collars sleeves and printed voile trims with sizes 36 to 52. Many weave types and patterns emphasize the lingerie waist vogue.

Luffy

Little Tots White Dresses Priced 1.25 to 3.50

Hemmed in white linenette dresses show tailored lines with flat pressed plaits. One style features pink or blue gingham collar and cuffs with embroidered front panel. Sizes 1 to 3 years at 2.95 and 2 to 4 years at 2.25.

New Assortments at The Downstairs Store Embroideries

Economical Bucilla kits include thread in each stamped article, with full instructions. Display features Centerpieces Pillow Tops Stamped Gowns Combinations Children and Infants Dresses Rompers Bonnets Table Runners ready wearables except for embroidery. Prices from 3.85 to 3.25 for stamped Night Gown in fine nainsook.

Spring Silk and Cloth Dresses at $24.50

NM and Miss signs of Spring are short sleeves bouffant hip drapery braidings and ruffles identified with these frocks. Silk Frocks include all taffeta Georgette and taffeta Georgette combos. Cloth Frocks are navy Tricotine with embroideries pockets and peplums.

Outing Boots Offered at Favorable Purchase Pick

Durable Blucher model hiking boot in heavy dark brown calf leather features a 1 inch top, sturdy sole, and flat heel. Promotion highlights a chance to save on this sturdy high top boot option.

Blucher

The Downstairs Store Advertises Beauty Essentials

Merit the Confidence of Discriminating Women lists various beauty items including Elderflower Cream 60¢, Cremezone 60¢, Massage Creme 60¢, Jasmin Creme 60¢, Lip Sticks 30¢, Crescent Nail Polish 30¢, Mani Rosa Nail Powder and Cuticle Cream 60¢, Talcozone 30¢, Ozone Bath Powder with Herb Oil 60¢, Liquid Shampoo 60¢, Skin Rejuvenator 1.20, Astringent Face Lotion 1.20, Skin Bleach 1.20, Coarse-pore Lotion 1.20, Hair and Scalp Tonic 60¢ and 1.20, Facial Soap 25¢, Shampoo Soap 25¢, Mani Rosa Manicure Oil Turkish Bath Oil 60¢.

Dainty Silken Camisoles at The Downstairs Store

Silk and satin camisoles in various patterns with lace and ribbon straps priced at 1.50. Latin camisoles feature lace edging and tucks with embroidered effects over the shoulder offered at THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE.

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