Silks and Dress Fabrics Draw Large Dry Goods Crowd
In the dry goods department the silk and dress fabrics attract thousands as staple and desirable items lure a magnetic crowd to the store.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1905
Page
17
In the dry goods department the silk and dress fabrics attract thousands as staple and desirable items lure a magnetic crowd to the store.
A garbled sale notice touts 500 women’s waists in various fabrics from white Persian blends to Madras with rich lace and embroidery, plus men’s undershirts, school dresses, children’s hose, and Wrights Health Underwear, all advertised at dramatic discounts though specifics are unclear.
Lot of high grade stylish coats offered in various styles with values as high as $2.98 sale price. Includes electric seal and imitation ermine muff. Sale to be closed out at reduced prices in a vivid textile sale notice.
The Hecht clothing store drives a bold half price sale praised as the largest in Washington. The piece notes abundant confidence, doubled sales staff, and continued discounts beyond one week to clear overcoats and suits marked from 1000 to 20 dollars and 12 fifty for other items.
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