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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1906
Page
20
The tale of a large silk sale unfolds with high piles on bargain counters and a window display. The sale, tied to a planned white sale, features a vast display of white silks and guaranteed launderable fabrics, with several all-silk yardages priced from 29c to $1.75.
The store offers dotted Swiss fabric with pin dots at a price well below typical rates, a result of contracts made last year before price hikes. Only 61 pieces are available in this shipment, likely to sell out quickly.
Advertising a assortment of sewing linings in varied fabrics and colors. Highlights include silk linings, satin lining, mercerized silk, shadow silk, and crinolett canvas. Mentions prices per yard and color options with claims of reliability and non stretching.
Vintage fabric note describes Bast color chambray available in light and medium blue pink gray green and tan. Valued as durable suitable for all-around use at 2 cents per yard. Sold by First Floor Shann Sons & Co.
Auction sale lists numerous silk fabrics with wide ranges and sale prices. Items include Louisine plain and glace, chiffon taffeta, crepe de chine, faconne crepe meteor, and silk fancy Louisine in various widths and shades. Prices shown per yard, with discounts from standard marks.
Auction sale list shows multiple all-silk fabrics with widths 19 to 36 inches. Items include All-silk Black Jap and Pongee, Kuroki Pongee, Peau de Soie, Messaline, Manchuria and Singapore Suitings in prices from 19¢ to $1.00. Descriptions note color black and sheen varieties.
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