The evening world. Newspaper, May 18, 1920, Page 14

a = Or THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1920. GIM BEL BROTHERS 32mp STREET - BROADWAY ~33n0 STREET NEW YORK CITY r . A PUBLIC SALE aT RETAIL Mp ~ IN THE GREAT GIMBEL STORES OFFERS ne of the Most Gigantic Silk Sales ’ in American Retail History Gimbels: Have Been Chosen as the Selling Outlet in New York for the | $3, 000,000 STOCK OF NEW SILKS Of S. Strauss ie Co., Wholesale Silk Dealers, 127 to 183 West 26th St., New York City OFFERED TOMORROW AT 9 A. M. AT PRICES APPROXIMATING PRESENT WHOLESALE COST All New, Fresh Stocks in Every Conceivable Weave, Pattern and Quality at History Making Prices '§. Strauss & Co., 127 to 183 West 26th & Co., finding themselves with a $8,000, - A score or more of special groups are chaser of one or oné thousand yards, Main and Second Floors and phase Balcony Main and Second Floors and Downstairs Balcony Street, Speraye 6 one of the largest whole- sale silk houses in New York City. They have (until now) transacted the bulk of their business with manufacturers of the various kinds of apparel and other makers. There has been a temporary lull in the business of these wholesalers, soS.Strauss White Japanese Habutai 000 stock of seasonable silks, decided to turn to retailers for distribution of their merchandise, Gimbels, with their enormous three-store outlet, loomed up as the natural selling point "and succeeded in being chosen as the exclusive distributer of as much of the Strauss stock as they can absorb. mentioned below. Space does not per- mit of full mention of all the items to be oiferec. New ones will be added daily —but you can see the scope of the sale from the specials mentioned below. Note that this sale is within reach of the smallest buyer and that the same choosing and saving is open to the pur- Therefore—with a stock totalling more, we believe, than any other store has ever offered, with silks of every color, kind and quality, at prices which approximate present wholesale cost—Gimbels present this sale to the country tomorrow as— the supreme silk event of the decade. $2.15 yd. women’s wear; aba Shirting, 32 Inches Wide; yd., $2.10 In a hea’ colored broadcloth finish; various pes on a white ground. 36-Inch Printed Japanese Habutai » $1.95 ‘This is a strong durable silk in an almost unlimited variety of attractive color combinations. Crepe de Chine, 39 Inches Wide; yd., $2.75 | heitd heavy quality, which is excellent for ren 'and * “fl inches wid Imported Silk Voiles $1.95 yd. An all silk material, 40 inches wide, of superior quality and in a host of beautiful shades. 40-Inch Novelty Radium Taffeta; yd., $3.45 A charming dress fabric, in a variety of colors with floral and novelty prints. Plaid Satins, 36 Inches Wide; yd., $2.95 In many beautiful color combinations, this is a very attractive silk fabric for the summer dress or blouse. Satin Brocades, 36 Inches Wide; yd., $5.20 Brocaded Satin de Lyon $5.95 yd. An excellent heavy quality brocade, 40 inches wide, in immense assortment of plain colors. ; 86-INCH BLACK TAFFETA 36-1!:CII BLACK TAFFETA $ Yarn dyed and of }'™ fine spatity, this $ y 80 heavy quality, this]practical silk 3. l exccilent silk offers Ayia ‘mates the YARD exceptional value. Black Satin Duchesse a yard, $3.45 86 inckes wide. this is a heavy quality silk in a rich, deep Heavy Black Sa a yard, $4.85 40 inches wide, this very beautiful satin is offered at almost olesale cost. YARD Black Dress Satin a a yard, $3.15 36 inches wide, with a clorely woven fage, this beautiful 39 Inch Crepe Meteor $3.75 yd. A firmly woven fabric of beautiful finish, and in many desirable colors. 27-Inch Imported Pure Dye Taffeta; yd., $3.25 . of very heavy quality, in changeable and plain shades; excellent for uphol- stery. 40-Inch Figured Radium Taffeta; yd., $3.95 A very fine quality taffeta in a wide assortment (iy attractive designs on colored grounds. Crepe Meteor; 39 Inches Wide; yd., $4.45 39 Inch Crepe de Chine At less than wholesale price, this pretty silk may be had in white, flesh, brown anu navy blue. $1.90 yd. 36-Inch Colored Dress Satins; yd., $2.95—$3.25—$3.45 Of splendid weight and quality, and in all shades, this beautiful silk is grouped in three lots.” Georgette’ Crepes, 39 Inches Wide; yd., $2.15 Almost at wholesale cost, this silk of heavy crepy finish is in full range of colors. 36 Inch Colored J: quality, this popular ok may iyroctad ake this price in white, flesh’ and navy blue. good quality and in many beautiful pg is sucailens silk may be had mostly in light colors. wholesale cost, Eight Remarkable Offers From Gimbels Own Silk Tricolettes of Heavy Quality; yd., $3.95 pt.) 4 ao fp of one 6 She leading eile house of this country, oe silks fm plain an {ane ee bl, many shades, usually sell for very Imported Taffetas, 38 Inches Wide; yd., $4.25 Ina benvtitel Swiss fixe and in a great variety of eolos ‘8, this favorite dress fabric is greatly reduced. Figured Georgtttes, 38 Inches Wide; yd., $2.95 omnes eve 7 ee opal ous! sd and offer wide choice in many very 32-Inch Imported Printed Po ees; yd., $3.50 Of a heavy quality gee, this attractive and lon; x il! had with smal! ins of various colors on Tong wearing elk m Faay be The Entire Grand Aisle on the Main Floor; Silk Stocks Figured Foulards, 36 to 40 Inches Wide; yd., $2.95 Selling usually for much more, these foulircs may be hed in large or small cesigns on on backgrounds of many different colors, and of navy blue, black or brow Corduroys, 32 to 36 Inches Wide; yd., $1.45 Of wide or nariow wele, and in ili colors, white incluced, this material so popular for the summer sport skirt is very specially priced. White Twill Silk, 38 Inches Wide; yd., $2.85 A dS atrors, durable, Pabable sill, which is excellent and practical for louses and li lingerie. Sport Satins, 40 Inches Wide; yd., $6.00 A beautiful shimmering satin for sport skirts, in 1G id white; also in black and white " Hee Seas black, offering very good value. satin will give ex- cellent wear. gown. Eight Downstairs Specials Fro the Stock of S. Strauss & Company Fibre Silk Tricolettes, 36 Inches Wide, yd., $2.95 A full stock of this popular fabric at this low prices in many sports shades and black, white, flesh color and navy blue. Sport Silks and Sport Satins; yd., $4.95 40 inck«s wide, in many colors and in two-tone effects; this isa very beautiful shimmering silk for separate skirts and sport coats. Satin de Chine, 36 Inches Wide; yd., $2.25 A beautiful soft satir with fne mercerized back, which may be had in many attractive colors and shades, Printed Satins, 36 Inches Wide; yd., $2.15 Many designs on backgrounds of various colors, With mercerized back Of excellent quality, this beautiful shim- mering soft silk is ideal for the summer the Entire Balcony Aisle Downstairs; Habutai; yd., $ 75 This is of a good heavy quality and ina wide range of colors, Black Silk Poplin, 36 Inches Wide; yd., $1.25 A fine cotton cord filled lustrous poplin, very desirable for summer wear, in rich black. Washable Satin, 36 Inches Wide; yd., $2.35 Of good weight and quality in white and flesh color, this is an attrac- tive material for wash dresses, blouses and lingerie. i Inch Genuine Imported Pongee; yd., $1.25 Thi aly woven pongee of good weight, in natural color. An exc efit ‘silk. for dre res es, blouses and men’s shirts. 27-Inch White Japanese Habutai; yd., 95c A silk of good quality which will launder perfectly. BE HERE EARLY! And a Greatly Enlarged Silk Section on the Second Floor Ready With Silks Tomorrow. Extra Salespeople and Quick Service. ilkks Are Displayed In All Wind No Approvals and No Returns, Si babre Dare ©) 93d St. Along Broadway from 32d to 38d St. ——_— = = drookiym New dervey and Long Island Customers Direct. to Gimbels via Tubes and Gubeee nee OOS ween de i mh ie ai as mare — + ee