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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1919
Page
2
Frasier-Patierson Co on Second Avenue presents a large showing of Georgette blouses in varied styles from sport to elaborate trims. Prices drop from regular 11.50 to 16.50 qualities to sale prices around 9.75, with other groups and color options listed including flesh maize white coral sunset sky delft navy and black. Anniversary Days price 5.95.
The listing features 60 mahogany finished floor lamp bases with two light burners and chain pull priced at 10.50, silk lamp shades in various colors with chenille trim, 26 inch floor base, normally 22.50 to 27.60, table lamp silk shades 7.50 to 12.00, plush couch pillows in green blue mulberry gold and rose from the Fourth Floor.
A promotional storefront listing shows bulk discounts on White Ivory branded items including 144 large mirrors at 3.35, 72 medium mirrors at 2.75, 72 small mirrors at 2.85, 60 large hair brushes at 3.75, 108 medium brushes at 2.85, 144 dressing combs in two kinds at 0.85 and 0.65, 144 large buffers at 1.25, 48 medium buffers at 1.10, 72 jewel boxes at 1.35, 116 powder boxes at 1.35, 72 hair receivers at 1.35, 36 perfume bottles at 1.35, 144 large nail files at 0.60 and 144 small nail files at 0.35. First Floor.
Telephone orders are not accepted and no goods are sent on approval. Partial payments are not accepted. Deliveries will be made as soon as possible. The Anniversary event highlights extraordinary values, with Style Goods marked for sale at special event prices.
Linen and sheer lawn hemstitched handkerchiefs with colored and white embroidered corners offered at 25c each in the Anniversary Sale. Regular 35c and 50c qualities, first floor.
An Anniversary Sale features 500 hats and tailored accessories in silk velvet plush beaver and ostrich trim. Hats priced at 10.00, with selections for misses and women. additional garments include bath robes, umbrellas, ribbons, and sweaters offered at marked Anniversary prices.
The advertisement markets Tuesday only deals on lingerie items including crepe-de-chine and satin camisoles, Philippine hand embroidered envelope chemises, muslin gowns, nainsook slips, Lucille corsets, and frelayset pieces. Discounts push prices down from $5.00 values to as low as $1.00 and $1.65, with braceletes offered at sale prices.
Announcement notes it is too early to determine remaining merchandise for day two and states that once special sale price articles are gone there will be no substitutions from regular stocks at those prices.
An advertisement notes a well known modern subject titled A Little Bit of Heaven. It highlights an unusually attractive print framed in dull silver molding tinted blue to match the picture. Located on the fourth floor.
An advertisement lists multiple union suits for women children and men with varied styles and prices. Items include wool and cotton mixes in Dutch neck elbow sleeve options, knee to ankle lengths, and fleece cotton variants priced from 1.45 to 2.85. Also offers silk bloomers and Venetian silk bodices with first floor shopping notes.
An in store notice offers 800 pairs of women’s gloves at 1.85 per pair. Styles include kid lamb and suede in white tan black and gray. Regular prices range from 2.50 to 3.00 per pair.
Catalog shows 200 chiffon velvet bags priced from 5.95 each. Some feature silk linings and tassels, with framed pockets and coin purses. Colors include green, brown, purple and black. Prices range up to 7.50.
Women’s apparel features 100 dresses satin georgette serge and wool jerseys in various cuts with belts sashes and trims. Coats in silvertone Bolivia suede velour and fur collars priced from $69.50. 85 belted and loose coats plus 80 more in other styles. Includes girls’ coats and fine quality suits sized 16 to 44. Petticoats in Heatherbloom chiffon and taffeta, prices slashed from $3.95–$6.00 to $3.00. Jersey tops and taffeta blends at $8.75. Also 75 wool and serge suits marked down to $16.50.
Women and children stockings on sale with multiple lots in black and Cordovan colors. Prices range from 1.35 to 2.95 per pair, plus a 10.00 sale on three-strand switches and bobbie ear muffs, all offered during Anniversary Days on the first and second floors.
Kodak Section offers a combination fountain pen and pencil in 14K gold, fully guaranteed at 1.25 from a 2.00 list. Also available are loose leaf and bound Kodak Albums in various qualities and prices, plus a framed hand colored Mt. Rainier photo for 1.35. First Floor Kodak Section.
Dense catalog style notice lists silk fabrics and dress goods across multiple lots with sale prices. Highlights include 36 inch silks such as Louisines and Peau de Cygne, various silks and pongee reduced to 98c to 3.00 per yard, and 2,850 yards of chine Hindu crepe in 40 inch width at 1.95 yard. Also features frames and handkerchiefs with discount pricing.
Several listings note boxed paper and envelopes with counts of sheets and envelopes. Prices range from Regular 1.50 to 2 for 25 cents. Additional items include tennis cloth paper and assorted tinted stationery boxes.
The listing advertises marabou neckwear in six styles with cape and collar options plus ostrich trim, priced regularly at 10 to 15 dollars now 7.50. It includes 864 slip-on veils in 10 new navy brown taupe purple and black styles, priced 25 cents to 65 cents. Seal and mole fur and beaver fur scarfs are offered, with silk lining and tassels, regular prices 18.50 and 12.50, now 10.96 and 6.95 respectively.
An assortment of Ma and Lady Mary cosmetic items priced for clearance includes 720 bottles toilet water at 90 cents, 144 perfume boxes, 720 face powder boxes in three shades at 30 cents, 144 compact rouge items at 30 cents, 72 sachet bottles, 144 jars cold cream at 30 cents, and 1,440 talcum powder packages offered two for 50 cents. First flo sale details follow.
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