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This Great Beehive of a Stere1
Is Refilled Daily" '
by the bees of knowledge and wisdom, who arc
constantly en the wing among the flower gar
dens of the best merchandisers of our own and
ether countries, and they gather and deposit for
us here whatever is new in fashions and fabrics
of quality, that our patrons may see and knew
what is going en in the world.
This business ,is net conducted by fits an
starts, but it is an everyday worker te steadily
bring together here the most desirable and
worthy articles and fabrics from every part of
the world. '
, The excellence and fullness of our
assortments are well shown these days," and
we are mere than happy ever the evident
pleasure of the pedple who find the Stere's
bigness, comforts and conveniences of
advantage te them.
Come with your friends te see for
yourselves.
Signed
Dee. Ii, 1020.
Women's Wonderfully Fine
- Country Suits for $45
IT'S A long time since we
had anything se geed for
anything like this price.
Te begin with, they are made
from Imported materials
tweeds and men's worsteds in
grays and browns. They are
admirably and severely tai
lored, with hand-turned cellars,
the new straight pockets, the
(Flrat Fleer,
Prices Have Been Revised en
Yeung Women's Dresses
$20 te $27.50 originally much
ere.
They are all of fine quality
dark blue Berj?e the most de
sirable color of the Winter.
Four geed styles one with
circular flounces, another style
(Second Fleer.
Christmas Is a
Give Her a
It is just at the starting point
ef the bad weather when she
will i "d it the most.
The i is an excellent assort
ment of raincoats and capes here
ncw, and among the new arrivals
are some that; we have new had
for a long time and which are
always greatly liked. They are
rubberized cashmete coats with
plaid backs,' and come in Ox-
(Flrnt Fleer,
100 Beautiful Plaid Skirts Have
Just Been Made $20 Each
tv..W tlinrn In "i savincr of
from $2.50 te $5 en each skirt,
but there are net mere than a
few of any one style.
All ewi tVin finnat nil-wool Ve-
g, lour-finished worsteds, pleated,
and in tne very iusniuimmu uwu
(First Fleer,
Crepe de Chine Waists
Seme extremely attractive pink
and white waistsge en sale to
morrow morning. ,,.,
At $5.75 a style with tucks,
V neck and high-low cellar.
' ,At $6 a style with a square
(Third Fleer,
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Paris Lingerie
TO WOMEN of the finest taste nothing is mere acceptable
as an intimate gift.
S'ightgewns start with a square necked lace-trimmed style,
extremely fine and simple for $8.50, and go up te nightgowns
at $75 with real Valenciennes. , ,,..,, j.
Envelope chemises are $4.75 te $52.50 the last of handker-
Drawers of equal daintiness are $4.7.5 te $52.50.
(Thlril Fleer, Chedtnut)
Sterling Silver
Enameled Jewelry
Unusual for $1.25
includes quite a number of at
tractive little trinkets any of
which will be useful for gifts.
All the pieces are of sterling
silver, and all are enameled in
pleasing color there is blue,
rose, yellow, green, purple and
tan from which te cheese.
And there are circle breeches,
bar pins, butterfly breeches, col cel
lar pins (seta of two), llngerie
clasps and fancy breeches.
(.Main 1 loer, CheMnut)
Silk Pajamas
Twe-piece sorts of crepe de
chine and satin, all pink and
some very frivolous' with laces
and ribbons. Prices are $13.50
te $32.50.
(Tlilril Fleer, Centrnl)
'tffa
new belts with eyelets and silk
slides; the crew's feet and well
matched bone buttons. They
are interlined, and the silk
lining's, which show, are of ex
cellent quality. In a word,
they are, perfect for country,
for morning or business wear,
and there are only enough for
fifty women.
Central)
with rich, heavy embroidery in
color, the third braided and the
fourth dress with embroidered
dots.
They are all in youthful, be
coming models; they are well
made, and in 14 te 20'ear sizes.
Cheitnut)
Fine Time te
Raincoat
ford, black, tan, olive and brown.
?40.
New rubberized silk capes that
are nice te go ever wraps or
coats are $48. Other rubberized
coats and capes from $16 te $48.
Oil silk coats, Japanese and
American, $26.50. Capes, $28.50.
Weatherproof ed g a b a r dines,
serges and whipcords, $40 te $85.
Central)
and-tan, blue-and-brown or black-and-white
combinations. Seme
have an everplaid of green and
there are a few stripes. In cer
tain styles sizes go up te 38
iuch waist band.
Central)
nnnV .lMrl lirlrnl Vfltf
At $6.85 a square - cellared
waist, trimmed with fagetting.
At $8.75 a fourth with a high
low cellar trimmed with tucks
and hemstitching.
Central)
New Velvet
Handbags All
Very Givable
These bags are in almost any
shape and size a woman could ask
for and arc all of goed.velvet in
black, navy, taupe and Drewn.
Seme have shell finish celluloid
fraffffe and ethers have metal
frames, among the latter being
some copies of Helland silver de
signs en the higher priced bags.
Prices, $3.75 te $8.50.
(Mnln Fleer, CheMnut)
Gifts for the Baby
Warm, Knitted
Things .
Knitted sacqucs, $1 te $2.50
dainty sltcques in pretty styles
and light colors.
Sweaters, $2.50 and $3 slip-en
styles and ethers te open in front.
White, pink and blue.
Sweater sets, $7.50 and $10
each set consisting of a sweater,
leggings, mittens and :ap,
Knitted caps, 75c.
(Ihlrd irloer'chcftnnt)
A Gift of Furs Is a Gift
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Indeed
and especially if these furs are Wanamaker Furs I Any knowledge
of furs Is unnecessary you arc perfectly sure of every piece in the
Wanamaker collection. And if you de knew furs, then you'll doubly
appreciate the fine skins and beautiful pelts in thl3 Fur Salen.
If you are looking for a handsome, substantial gift that Is sure
te give pleasure, cheese a fine fur coat. It may be of Hudsen seal
(dyed muskrat), ncarseal (dyed ceney), of lustrous Persian lamb or
broadtail, or beaver, nutria, racoon, muskrat, leopard or marmot. Or
there are unusual and fine coats of moleskin, or rich brown mink or of
regal ermine.
Fur sets, tee, are hSre generous scarfs and muffs te match. Or
separate scarfs like the fox or wolf or skunk or beaver or mele; or
the little animal scarfs like Hudsen Bay or Russian sable, marten, or
mink.
There are prices te suit all purses.
(Second Fleer. Cheitnut)
New Hats Furry and Wintry
and Levely
Whether she has a whole fur coat, a fur-trimmed coat or simply
wishes a hat te match her fur set or neckpiece, one of these smart
little fur hats would be a delightful gift, se attractive are they.
They are very new, Very smart and most fashionable. Usually
small in shape. they are in becoming styles and of such popular furs
as nutria, Hudsen seal (dyed muskrat) natural gray squirrel, mole
or ether furs. Seme are wholly of fur, ethers are of fur comblned with
gleaming brocades in lovely colors.
They are all from our own workrooms and prices begin at $25.
(Second Fleer. Chestnut),
Women's Fine French Suede
Gloves Silk Lined
Such gloves are admirable for gifts which makes the arrival of
this shipment particularly Interesting. ,
They are fine French gloves, of kid suede of beautiful quality, and
the gloves were made especially for us, with carefully selected linings.
' Short gloves in gray, mole, brown, 2 clasps and pique sewn, arc
$3.50.
Strap wrist gloves, C-button length, in brown and gray, $4.76 a
pair.
There is one style for men, tee short gloves in gray or brown, 1
clasp, pique sewn, $3.75 a pair.
, ' (Main Fleer, Central)
A Wonderful Collection of .
Silk Gift Stockings '
THE largest stock we ever had of one of the most desirable
Christmas gifts for women. ,
$2.60 and $3. a pair for full-fashioned silk stockings in
black, white and colors, with lisle tops and soles.
S3.50 a pair for "full-fashioned silk with hand-embroidered
self clocks and lisle tops and soles; also drop-stitch rib in black,
white and colors, with lisle tops and soles.
$3.50, $4, $4.50, $5 and $6 a pair for 'full-fashioned all-silk in
black, white and colors.
$3.75 and $5 a pair for full-fashioned all-silk openwork In
black, white and colors.
$4.50 a pair for full-fashioned allsilk with drop-stitch rib in
black, white and colors.
$5 a pair for full-fashioned all-silk with hand-embroidered self
clocks. "
$5 and $0 a pair for full-faslilened all-silk in black, white and
colors, with openwork clocks.
$8 a pair for full-fashioned nfl-silk in black, white and brown,
with colored clocks.
$9 a pair for all-silk accordion ribbed in two-color combina
tions. $22.50, $25, $30 and $50 a pair for all-silk in black and white,
with real lace inserts.
(First Fleer, Market)
Fine Quilts Clese te Half
at $25 Each
Filled with carded sheets of
lamb's-wool, covered en top with
satin brocade, finished wltli bor
ders of plain satin and backed
with plain Japanese silk.
Very fine home-gilts and priced
(Sixth Fleer,
New Table Cevers and Scarfs
Geed, Lew
Of pure linen in the plain, nat
ural color, done with Japanese
drawnwerk and finished with a
crochet lace edge.
Geed gifts, and inexpensive.
(Flrat Fleer,
Where Yeu See Heuse Slippers
There Is a Heme
PEOPLE who wear house slippers are home-loving people, and
home-loving people are the backbone of a nation.
People who give house slippers for Christmas are thoughtful
people, and thoughtful people are 'the best, be they relatives or
friends. i
Here is -a collection of heuse slippers that is a pleasure
te cheese from.
Men's house slippers of felt and leather in various styles
and with leather or soft padded soles. Prices range from $2.50 te
$10.50 a pair.
(Main Fleer, Market)
Women's house slippers of felt, ribbon, plain and quilted
satin and leather, in many styles and many colors. They also
have leather or soft padded soles and prices go from $2 te $6.
(I1rt Fleer, Market)
600 Geed Umbrellas at $5
They are for women and for men. The covers are of union taffeta
(silk and cotton) and they have silk taped edges The handles are
of light und dark weeds and these for women have bakelite rings In
colors and silk loop cords for carrying. Seme are silver trimmed.
(Main Fleer, Market)
1000 Yards 42-Inch Serge
All-Weel $1 a Yard
This Is a most unusual quality for this price and unusually wide.
It is a firm, sturdy weave that will wear well and It comes in navy blue,
black, reindeer and cray. The quantity is limited.
(Vint Wlr. Chiitnat)
as low as they have been in five
years.
25 odd quilts arc all at half
price $16, $20 and $25 each.
Weel-filled and in coverings of
silk and satin.
Central)
Priced Gifts
Scarfs, 18x36 inches, $2.50;
18x45 inches, $3; 18x54 inches,
$3.50 each.
Table covers, 36 inches In diam
eter, $3 each; 45 inches in diam
eter, $3.76 each.
Chestnut)
A Bright
Gift World
of Glassware
APART from the brilliant
assortment of fine cut
glass in its rich diver
sity of shapes and cuttings,
and the ornate showing of
geld-encrusted pieces, there is
a very large and attractive col
lection of light cut glassware
always popular, but never
mere se than at the gift sea
son, for instance:
Water sets, $3.50 te $16 a
set.
Tee tea sets, $4 te $12.
Sherbet sets, $7.50 and $8.50.
Grapejuice sets, $5.50.
Cracker and cheese dishes,
$2.50 te $4.50.
Handled sandwich trays,
$3.50 and $4.
Berry bowls, $1.25, $1.75
and $2.
Celery trays, $1.25 and $2.75.
Candy jar, $1 te $4.
Salt, and pepper shakers,
plated tops, 35c each.
(Fourth Fleer, Cheiitnnt)
New Irish
Tea Napkins
Just received in time for
Christmas giving. Of fine, pure
linen damask in thrce handsonie
designs, all neatly hemstitched
and free from drcss'ing. The
very napkins for a social tea.
Size 15x15 inches, $10.75 a
dozen.
(Flrat Fleer, Chestnut)
Lamp Specials
100 desk lamps with metal
bases, in different finishes, u
dozen styles? in all; each lamp
with an 8-inch decorated glass
shade, $7.50.
100 mahogany-finished wooden
fleer lamps, 4 inches in diameter,
and fitted for two lights, $12.50.
Shades te go with them may de
had at $5.50 upward.
(Fourth Fleer, Central)
Fine New Velvet Suits for
Small Beys Are One-Third Less
JUST in time for these who would like te give-a small boy
a really worth while gift have come these new velvet suits
te sell for $12 each.
That Is as low as we have ever known suits of the same
finequality In fabric and mnking te sell for regularly, and it
I one-third less than suits of the kind have been selling for.
There are three styles in this new let Oliver Twist, Middy
and Junier Norfolk and they come in four colors blue, green,
brqwn and black.
Each suit has an extra cellar and pair of cuffs of white
pique and the sizes are for little chaps of 3 te 8 years. They
are certainly fine at $12 each, or one-third less than suits of
the kind have been selling for.
(Hecend Fleer, Central)
LOTS of cotton crepe
kimonos from Japan
have come in all in pleas
ant shades of blue, rose,
pink and gray. Plain sorts
are $250; hand-embroidered
with birds and flowers,
$3.85 Je $5M.
Santa, please take notice
when filling women's
Christmas boxes.
(Third Fleer, Central)
What Becomes of
All the Toys That
Are Soiled or
Slightly Hurt?
What de you de with your fleer
samples?
Can we purchase this soiled
dell or this scratched nutomebile?
Yeu can, tomorrow morning.
Each day the soiled toys are
removed and replaced with per
fect ones. All these samples will
be placed en sale at prices much
less than regular.
Sample of fine French and do
mestic dells.
Six styles of 1920 model auto
mobiles. Children's dishes.
Play Buits.
Fine imported animals.
Children's dressing tables.
White enamel furniture.
Rocking horses.
"Shote-flys."
Scenic railways.
Cannen, swords, airplanes.
French trumpets.
Small toys for stcckings.
In fact, almost cery section
has something te offer ready at
9 A. M. and liable te go very
quickly.
(SeTenth Fleer)
Fer the ter of
the Table
you'll want a jelly big Jack
Herner pie one with a favor for
each of the guests.
Ever se many new and at
tractive and original designs this
year $8 and $10 all with twelve
favors.
(Down Blalrs Stere, Chestnut)
Kedaks
The ambition te make pictures
is ene that should be cultivated
In every boy and girl.
Brownie camcrasstart at $2.85.
Kedaks are $10 te $100.
(Main Fleer, Cheiitnnt)
Barometers and
Thermometers
We may net be able te de any
thing about the weather, but it
is vurth a geed deal sometimes
te knew what it intends te de.
A thermometer In every room,
nnd a barometer in ene is none
tee great an allowance for a well
managed house.
Theimemeters, 50c upward.
Barometers, $10 and upward.
(Main duller-, Cheatnat)
Cf OME fine new imported
P China has just arrived
in the China Stere in
time for Christmas. There
are plates, cups and saucers,
bonbon dishes, fruit com cem com
petcs, cake plates and ether
eHci odd pieces with the fa
miliar dainty decorations,
and pieces run from $5 te
$20.
(Fenrth Fleer, Cheitnut)
Kazak Rugs Are Gifts
for the Years
' And it is years since we have had such a fine let of Kazaks te show.
Net only Is the selection large and attractive, but the prices are
lower than wc have known them te be since pre-war days.
Kazaks are Caucasian rugs, revealing in their bright, bold colors
and Striking configuration the wild picturesque characteristics and
primitive lives of their weavers.
These are rugs of heavy, firm texture, high pile and marked in
dividuality just such pieces as make home gifts of worth and service
for years and years.
8.0x5.10 ft S275
OxC.O ft $295
9.10x5.3
9x5.9 ft,
8.8x5.10
11.6x5.7
10.4x5.5
8.9x5.10
ft.
.$285
...$273
,..$287
...$325
...$325
...$325
ft.
ft.
ft.
ft.
Persian Mesul Rugs
3.5x6.3 te 3x7 ft., $67 te $75
(Seventh Fleer, Chestnut)
60c Beeks for
Beys and Girls
A whole table full of them,
which is of particular interest te
Santa Claus. Lets of old and new
favorites arc there, including
Bunny Brown Series, the Bebbsey
Twin Series, the Brighten Beys'
Series, the Camp-fire Series, the
Red Cress Girls Series, the Bell
haven Series and many mere than
we can set down here.
(Mnln Fleer, Central)
Camisole Tops for
Dainty Gifts
The lace part is entirely made
and run through with pink, blue
or white ribbon. And they come
with either the strap or built-up
nrmhele.
Laces are also here for making
camisoles or chemises. All have
beading. In cream or white, 35c
te $1.15 a yard. Seme have been
yiven smaller prices.
(Slain Fleer, Central)
Finding It in Furniture
AS A HOME gift, furniture holds a place all its own. It can stand for stability,
or for novelty, or for both.
Fer anybody thinking of giving agift of furniture, our Christmas display will
certainly be of interest. We believe it is meeting the requirements of all who want really
worthy pieces in a way that no ether display can.
This list is given by way of helping you te decide. Seeing the goods will help
much mqre.
Fireside arm rocker, fepring
seat and back, upholstered in
figured velour, loose-seat cush
ions, $05.
Other easy chairs and rock
ers in different coverings and
designs, $30 te $100,
Colonial mahogany secre
tary desk, lattice effect doers,
dull finish, $90.
Others in different styles
from $90 te $285.
Mahogany gate-leg table,
oval top, dull finish, $45.
Others in different sizes
from $45 te $90.
American walnut tea wagon,
double shelf, glass tray,
wheels fitted with rubber tires,
$C0.
A Perfect Christmas
Gift Is the
, Ampice
THE Ampice 13 music itself a never-ending source
of the finest music in the world. It gives you, in
your own home, the playing of such artists as
Godewaky, Levitski, Mirevitch, Ornstein, the great
Rachmanineff and scores of ethers.
Yeu may have classics, operatic selections, favorite
"ballads, home songs, latest hits from .the musical come
dies and irresistible dance music.
Every day in Egyptian Hall we have what we call
"Ampice Heur." It consists of a demonstration of this
marvelous reprqdjicingpiane, and if you have a favorite
selection we shall be glad te play it.
But at any time you may have an Ampice played
for you without .incurring any obligation. And if you
have neverieard this wonderful instrument you have
something store for you.
Ampice epreducing pianos are sold in Philadel
phia at Wanamaker's only, and are here in the following
famous makes Chickering, Knabe, Haines Bres, and
Marshall and Wendell.
Prices range from $975 te $3500, and any instru
ment may be purchased en convenient terms.
(Kltjptlsn Hnll, Nreeml Fleer)
8.10x5.7 ft $275
8.10x5.5 ft $289
8.11x5.10 ft $293
8.9x5 6 ft $265
8.8x5.7 ft $263
10x5.3 ft $265
7.8x4.9 ft ;...$265
8.10x5.3 ft $265
"The Best Blanket
Offering- in Years"
That is the substance of what
people who have seen the blankets
in this Christmas Sale have been
saying.
All the blankets in it are at
half price.
Frem $6 up te $32 a pair, with
a splendid choice all the way
through.
(Sixth Fleer, Central)
Bicycles Give Ne
End of Pleasure
and for that reason are welcome
gifts te many people.
The Columbia and the Con
tinental bicycles are two that you
can depend en for geed service.
Columbia chainless models for
men and women, $85.
Columbia chain models, $65 te
$72.50.
Columbia juvenile models, $51
te $65.
Continental models for men
and women, $55.
Continental juvenileb for boys
and girls, $50.
All in attractive finishes and
fully equipped.
(The Oallery, Juniper)
Children's Slippers
and Leggings
Comfy slippers of felt in red.
brown, pale blue, pink and dark
blue. Sizes 8 te 12; prices $1.75
te $2.25. Sizes 2Vi te 7; price
$2.50.
Children's leggings., $2.50 te
$12.50.
Children's rubber beets, sizes
SJii te 11, price $3; sizes ll1; te
2, prices $3.60 and $4.50.
(Flmt Fleer, Market)
Other tea wagons in mahog
any, oak and walnut from $21
te $70.
Smokers' stands of mahog
any with humidor and ether
fittings, finished in nickel, $32.
Others in different jtyleB and
finishes from $7.50 te $C2.
Queen Anne style walnut
telephone stand and chair, $32
Other styles and finishes .
from $17.50 te $G0.
"Martha Washington" ma
hogany sewing cabinets fitted
with sliding tray and spool
holder, $24.
Other sewing cabinets from
$12.50 te $60.
Women's mahogany desks
with parquetry inlay, $23,50.
(Fifth unit NUth Fleer!
MEM!
Men's Finer
Silk Knitted
Ties Are Down
te $2
GOOD, heavy all-silk
knitted neckties, in
plain colors and
heather mixtures.
Up te a short time age
ties similar te these were
almost double this price,
and the present opportu
nity is a fine one for gift
buyers. 1200 of these ties at $2
each.
(Main Fleer, Market)
Almest Any
Man Would
Like a Fur
Cellar
He need net be a motor
ist or a prompter te wear
a fur cellar en his over
coat. Any coat will leek
the finer for a handsem'e
fur cellar, and any man
will enjoy the luxury of it.
The Men's Hat Stere
has a splendid selection of
fur cellars, starting at $15
for one of sealine and
going through auch furs
as muskrat, racoon,, nu
tria, beaver, Hudsen seal
(dyed muskrat) , Alaska
seal, up te a remarkable
showing of natural otter
cellars at $1.10 te $220.
(Mnln Fleer, Market)
Men's Extra
Size
Handkerchiefs
They are all of firm,
geed quality Irish flax,
they are most carefully
made, and are in plain
hemstitched style $18
and $18 a dozen.
We'll mark them for
you if you wish with ink
at 36c a dozen, or machine
embroidery at 75c
$1.25 a dozen.
(Mnln Fleer, Central
or
Oak and mahogany from
$13 50 te $330.
Adam style mahogany li
brary table with one large and
two hniall drawers, with lower
shelf for books,, $85.
Others in oak, mahogany and
walnut from $30 te $220.
Colonial mahogany bookcase,
double glass doers, fitted with
four shelves, $70.
Others in different finishes
and styles, $27 te $280.
Alse tea tables, nest table,
footstools, men's chifforebes,
hall chairs, desk chairs and a
fine assortment of upholstered
easy chuirs, including very
many at one-third less than
regular prices.
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