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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1923
Page
2
An advertised notice touts imported steel items and pure linen scarves in various sizes. It mentions sharpened tools and knotted Inds ert Pepe rebranding, with unclear references to decor and dietary uses. The fragmentary item listing signals a miscellaneous sale of textiles and hardware.
The Challenge Sale offers 8000 yards of Brocade Canton Crepe fabric for spring and summer dresses. 36 inch width features self colored brocaded effects and matelasse designs in colors including black navy brown and many others.
Egyptian and Trouville Voices 25c offers colored voiles crepe and cantons in wide ranges. Includes dress linen and pongee silks, ratine and shantung options in multiple shades, with patterns for dresses, trimming, and suits.
A sweeping sale targets Washington housewives hotel managers and boarding proprietors with mill seconds and bleached seamless sheets in multiple sizes including 72x99 81x90 and 90x108. Vendors tout seconds quality at deep discounts with plain hemmed hemstitched and scalloped options plus matching pillow cases muslin and spreads urging early buying for Shrine Convention preparations.
A retail sale listing numerous fabrics including white organdy at 49c yard, ratine, white voile, chiffon voile, India linen, plisse crepe, lingerie batiste and check voiles with colors and widths, noting 45 inch width for many items and first floor location. Includes prices, lengths, and finish details for summer garments.
The event highlights $4 and $5 low price Oxfords and Pumas in sought after styles. Stocks include Tan Calf Black and Brown Kid Patent and Dull Leathers in Oxfords and Pumps Louis and military walking heels. Wide ATL widths available though not every size present.
Advertisement lists silk gloves and gauntlets with high quality embroidery and Paris point stitching. Colors span pongee gray mode silver black and white. Milanese gloves priced from $1.25 to $1.65 with 16-button length options and suede finish gauntlets noted.
Mothers will appreciate the savings offered tomorrow and lay in a supply for the coming season. These rompers and creepers are made of good quality materials with peg top models, white tops and colored bloomers. Trimmed with embroidered designs and lace for sizes 1 to 4 years. Goldenherst's-Third Floor.
Thousands of pieces of delicate neckwear in Venice lace Be 12 collars and vestees in oriental and Venice laces, paisley and metal effects in assorted colors to wear with summer frocks. Includes $1.50 Guimpes, 89c net guimpes with sleeve, lace panels and Venetian lace collar blouses.
Classified notice notes 29e-35 inch tissue ginghame in stylish woven checks with wanted colorings. Mentions 839c tissues 19¢-86 inch woven stripe tissue ginghama on white grounds with colored woven stripes. Advertises at Geldenborg's Firat Floor.
A catalog-like listing of Union Suits, athletic underwear, and work shirts with varied fabrics such as Balbriggan and white cotton. Pricing ranges from 39 cents to 98 cents, noting seconds and reinforced features, with items including drawers, shirts, and hose in multiple sizes and colors.
Advertisement lists Silk Spanish Laces in multiple widths and shades with prices 2.45 and 1.79 per yard, Georgette Crepe 1.49-40 inches, Eyelet Allover Embroidery 79c, Imported Embroidered Organdy Flouncings 79c, Net Flouncings 1.49, Filet Lace 35c, Russian Filet Lace 4 dollars per yard, and various flouncings and inserts including Val Laces with diverse designs and colors. The copy repeats items and prices with minor typographical errors.
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