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Newspaper
Wilmette Life
Location
Wilmette, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1929
Page
29
The article extols Vogue patterns as reliable for perfect fit and easy sewing. It notes Vogue patterns are sold exclusively in Evanston by Lord's.
The Sew Handy portable electric sewing machine comes in a leather finished case priced at 67.50. It is described as highly portable for use in any room or while traveling. Lord's First Floor offers cretenne dress bags in colors to match any scheme, 54 inches long, priced at 2.50 with zipper dress bags at 3.75.
Cedarized moth proof bags lined in white for one coat or several dresses priced at 79c. Moth proof bags with three hangers offered for 98c.
The catalog lists printed linen for ensembles at 1.25 per yard and handkerchief linen at 1.45. Dotted white pique for sleeveless dresses at 2.00. Plain color pique to match at 1.15. Flowered chiffon with California poppy motifs at 2.95. 54 inch flannel for sports jackets at 3.00.
The advertisement lists Corticelli Silk in shades, Coats' Cotton Thread, Kleinert's Shields, silk shields, button assortments, pearl buttons, tape measures, crewel needles, safety pins, enamel pins, embroidery scissors, silk elastic, bias tape, golf stocking sets, darning sets, Dressvelope carry envelope, Kyle cords, with prices ranging from 2c to $2.75 and small bundle offers.
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