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he Strawbridge & Clothier January Sales
A General After-Inventory Downward Revision of Prices
To-morrow will be the fourth day of our greatest January Sales, which wil 1 go on with increasing interest day after day. Here's another page of wonder
fully attractive values EVERY PRICE ON THIS PAGE IS LOWER THAN THE 1920 PRICE, and many prices are even much below the new lower level for
1921. Large purchases at EXTRA CONCESSIONS, and many lines at EXTREME REDUCTIONS. Extraordinary va lues in ALL DEPARTMENTS:
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The Sale of Muslin Underwear is
A Practical Price-lowering Event
Muslin and Silk Undergarments at prices that mean
savings for every woman who buys in the Sale. Again
are neat, well-made Undergarments available at lower prices
--dainty Envelope Chemise to be bought at 75c and 95c,
t Night Gowns at 85c, Petticoats at $1.00 and $1.50, Drawers
at 75c, and Cambric Night Gowns with long sleeves at
$1.60. And these are just a few of the rare values in the
Sale. Economies equally as good in elaborately trimmed
Muslin Underwear. And remarkable values in Crepe de
Chine and Washable Satin Undergarments. But every
woman will want to inspect the Underwear in the Sale and
prove these wonderful values to her own satisfaction. Fea
tured to-morrow, this remarkable special :
500 White Nainsook
Combinations, Unusual
$1.00
Mnnv models for your selection, in soft White Nainsook Combinations. Some with regular armholes,
liJinrq with bodice top and shoulder straps. All are daintily trimmed, some simply, others elaborately, with
Lice and embroidery. All witn riDDon-xniuuuuu vmviuiuvijr "c""i, "; .. ". o. .. ...v. ilu...
kne-third to more than one-half, at $1.00 each. , - K- strabn.iso &. ciothicr Third rioor. wmt
Black and Colored Dress Fabrics ,
In the Sale, Many at Half Price j
T-i..." .r :.... ,i ,. o.;iy nil nf flipm fnshinnahla and hitrhlv desirable.
Irhe fine Wool Suitings, Coatings and Dress Fabrics, plain, staple kinds and handsome fancy
KfeWa ronriPPd. mnnv now at half former prices. Such amazing reductions bring unprece-
Idented savings to all who have Wool Dress Goods to buy.
Fine Colored Wool Serge, 54-inch, $3.00
Wool Plaids, 54-inch now $4.50 a yard
(Wool Plaids, 54-inch now $3.50 a yard
Wool Plaids, 48-inch now $3.50 a yard
Wool Plaids, 46-inch now $3.00 a yard
Wool Plaids, 40-inch now $2.50 a yard
'rinled Chains now $1.25 a yard
Colored Wool Broadcloth, 48-inch, $3.50
Colored Wool Broadcloth, 54-inch, $4.50
IBroadcloth, pastel shades, 50-inch, $5
Imported Cream Suiting, half price, $3
Men's Wear Serge, black or navy, $3.50
Fine Navy Blue Serge, 40-inch $1.50
Wool Tweed Suitings, 54-inch $2.50
Over-plaid Wool Tweeds, 54-inch, $2.50
Wool Goldtone, 54-inch, half price, $3.50
Mixed Wool Suitings, 54-inch,
half price now $2.00 a yard
Colored Wool Velours, 54-in., now $4.50
Colored Wool Velours, 54-inch $3.50
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Prices Lowered Relentlessly
on Misses' Fine Apparel
We advise all discriminating mothers (and all mothers are dis
criminating when it comes to daughter's clothes), to see this fino
Apparel so remarkably reduced there is not a model in the lot
that is not highly desirable.
Suits now $65.00 to $95.00
The finest kind of Suits Suits of peachbloom,
velours, duvet dc laine and high-grade novelties,
beautifully tailored, many fur-trimmed and some
handsomely embroidered. Suit sketched, $95.00.
Suits now $45.00 to $55.00
Belted Suits of tricotinc, velours, silvcrtono and
vclour do laine, braid-bound, fancy-stitched and
button-trimmed. Beautifully lined and warmly in
terlined. Wraps ndw $85.00 to $150.00
Luxurious Wraps, tho finest we carried in
stock. Of veldync, duvet do laine, peachbloom and
novelty cloaking, with largo fur collar or capo col
lar. Only one of a kind some wonderfully draped,
some beautifully embroidered or stitched.
- Straw bridge .?. Clothier Second rioor. Market Street
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Warm Blankets Reduced
The downward lcvision of prices in the Bcdfurnlshings Store
brings some unusual values of timely interest. For instance, all these
are shaiply reduced:
While Wool-mixed Blankets, colored borders, 66.80, $7.50 pair
White Wool-mixed Blankets, colored borders, 70x80, 9.75 pair
White Wool-mixed Blankets, colored borders, 76x81, 10.50 pair
Fine Wool-mixed Blankets, colored borders, 76x84, 15.00 pair
Fine Wool-mixed Plaid Blankets, 72x82 inches. S13.50 a pair
Natural Gray Wool-mixed Blankets, colored borders, 70x80 inches
8.75 a pair ";t-- Htrn urMKO & Clothier Alslo 11 Tllbert Street
Are You Profiting by This
$250,000 Sale of Linens?
Thrifty housekeepers, who appreciate the beauty and distinction
of fine Linens, are saving one-fifth to one-half in this Philadelphia's
greatest and most important Linen event. These arc but a few of
the many attractive value groups
Lunch Cloths, of pure linen damask, with 1 (1 f(
hemstitched ends, pansy centre; 36x36 ins. f PX1U
of pure linen huckaback, with hem- ) 7.50
;1 hems and medallion borders; 17x33 f P ,
Towels
stitched
Heavy Toweling, of pure Scotch linen, for
hand or roller Towels. Exceptional value
Napkins of full-bleached, sturdily-woven
Irish linen; 22x22 inches; attractive designs
doz.
yd.
Suits and Dresses at Lower Prices
Than You'd Hoped for This Season
None are happier than we to see the old standards coming back, and to be able to sell
again Taffeta Frocks (lijce the embroidered model sketched) at $25.00; or Crepe de Chine
Frocks (like the other model sketched) at $20.00; or a good, superbly tailored Wool Velour
Suit (see sketch) , with satin lining and silk stitching, at $42.50, which is identical with
Suits, in regular stock only a few weeks ago, specially priced at $67.50.
Nearly All of the Following Are Fresh, New
Goods Purchased at the Lower Market Prices
Some of the Dresses at $25.00 wc weie obliged to ask $42.50 for earlier in the season, and the quality
of the Crepe de Chino used in our Dresses at $20.00, has not been obtainable for some time in any but gar
ments of tho highest grade.
Silk Dresses $17.50 and $18.75
Crepe do Chine Frocks in new spring styles, and
of tho same grade and quality as our Autumn
Frocks at $25.00 and $30.00. In black, navy, brown
and taupe.
New Silk Dresses xi6w $20.00
Satin and crepe dc chine, in attractive tunic
styles, with dainty vestces and collars. Black, navy
and brown.
Jersey Dresses now $20.00
Panel and tunic models, braided and embroid
ered, also coat models. Beaver, brown, taupe, nav
and Flemish blue.
Jersey Dresses now $22.50
Panel and tunic models, wide or narrow girdle,
black or colored embroidery. Navy, Flemish blue,
Burgundy, brown, taupe and beaver.
Silk Dresses now $25.00
New Afternoon Dresses of crene de chino and
taffeta the taffeta model is shown in sketch; and
the one of crepe dc chine is in rcdingote style both
very attractive. Black, navy and brown. Taffeta
in sizes 34 to 41. Crepe de Chine, sizes 42 Va
to 48.
r- - Straw bridee Clothier Seeond Floor, Market Street
New Suits, Special, $19.75
Tailored models of silvertone, chevrona and
tweed effects, made in belted styles, plaited and
tucked; also semi-fitting, unbelted models.
New Suits, Special, $25.00
Wten1 Jnvsnv OtiMnr Knits. nin.iiMfnrl wl
plaited, with mannish collars or convertible collars.
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; 35c
i (Tr7 f- f plalteu, wun mannisn couars or coiivenioio collars. '
2J i.O) Velour Suits (Like Sketch), Black, B
New Suits, Special, $35.00
Tailored Suits of wool velour, in black, navy blue,
brown and reindeer, made in belted style with
smart convertible collars.
New Suits, Special, $37.50
Fine broadcloth, wool velour and duvet de laine,
belted and semi-belted, and in black, navy blue, tan,
green and brown.
lue, Brown Unsurpassed at $42.50
'?$- Strawbrldeo & Clothier Second Floor, Centre
housands of Lovely Waists
at Extremely Low Prices
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thirteon thousand, all bought at decisive reductions from the prices of
hht year. These in addition to large numbers of Waists in our regu
lar stock on which a downward revision ot prices was made after
our readjustment inventory. Brief descriptions of some of tho
choicest models follow:
At $1.15 Waists of white fancy STBll'KU
MADRAS, in tailored models, and SHEElt VOILE
or CROSS-BAR VOILE, with variously shaped
collars. ,
At $1.50 WHITE VOILE WAISTS, hix dainty
models, all beautifully trimmed with lace and em
broidery; vest effects with becoming roll collars.
At $2.95 WHITE VOILE WAISTS, including
some models of fine French voile; all beautifully
trimmed with real filet laces, hemstitching and
hand-drnwnwork.
At $.1.00 and $5.00-"AND-MADE WAISTS,
lovely models of fine, soft BATISTE, with dainty
embroidery, hemstitching and drawn threads, all
hand-work. Roll collars and turn-over cuffs.
At $3 00 Smart tailored models, of PONGEE
SILK or 'dressy CREPE GEORGETTE, in suit
colors, prettily embroidered and made in over-blouse
effect.
At $6.75 and $7.75 MI
GNONETTE OVER - BLOUSES,
lovely models of this dressy and
durablo material, in huit shades
or beautiful contrasting colors.
All richlv embroidered or braided.
(Model sketched, $0.75.)
At $3.85 CREPE GEOR
GETTE WAISTS, in flesh, white
or bisque, beautifully trimmed
At $3.!)."
-Smart tailored
Imodels of dark, rich STRIPED
IMKSSAT.TNR. in suit shades, or
TUB SILK in lovely bright col-
lors that launder bcautituliy.
At S1.05. S5.5 nnd R7.50
-CREPE DE CHINE WAISTS;
scores of models, in flesh, white,
light and dark colors, and plenty
in black. Vest effects, yoko ef-
lects, tucked, plaited or ncm
Men's Hart, Schaffner & Marx Overcoats
In the Sale at Wonderful Reductions
Made to Sell This Winter at One-half More to Almost Double These Prices:
Now $42.50, $54.50 and $71.50
These three remarkable groups are made up from remaining lots of the famous', high-class Hart,
Schaffner & Marx Overcoats in our own stock, to which are added several hundred specially purchased j
at the manufacturers' loss, just in time tor the January bale. These are chiefly ULSTERS and
ULSTERETTES splendid Coats of' two-tone and plaid-back overcoatings, made in the newest belted
models, with new-style pockets extraordinary values Nat $42.50, $54.50 and $71.50.
Ulster Overcoats, Extra-Special at $28.50
. These are handsome, full-cut, double-breasted Ulsters, from another well-known manufacturer; all-wool, thirty
two ounce overcoatings, in handsome dark shades Overcoals intended to sell at $45.00 early this season now $28.50.
Please remember our ENTIRE STOCK of Clothing at much below the 1920 regular prices.
(-. straw brldeo & Clothier Second rioor. I.int
Corsets at Lower Prices
Such Corset values as have not been available for years now in
our great January Sale. A Sale of importance to every woman.
Corsets for blonder younjc girls, Cor.sets for women of average build,
and Corsets for women of lai-Rer size, including front- and back-lacing
styles. All at savings out of the ordinary":
NOW 95c A KrouP of exeep-
tionally fine Corsets,
in sizes 19 to 21 only. S. & C.
Special and Warner Itu&t-proof
makes, in pink and white, of plain
or brocaded fabrics. Many models
with low bust or all-elastic top.
NOW $2.50 Pink Brocade
Corsets, with low
bust, long hips and graduating
front clasp. Substantially boned
models for women of average to
stout figure. Corsets designed for
hard wear, comfortable but mold
ing the figure fnmly.
NOW $2.50 Excopti on a 1 1 y
good values in
S. & C. Special and Rcdfern
Corsets, both front- and back
lacing models. Designed for
women of average to stout figure.
Of fine pink or white coutil,
heavily boned, with elastic back
section.
NOW $4.95 A remarkable
eroun of Rcdfern
and Bon Ton Corsets, front- and
back-lacing types included. Of
fine pink brocude, with low bust,
long hips and substantial boning.
Corsets that formerly sold for
far more than $-1.95.
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stitched effects, with variously-
shaped collars. jfy--Straw brfdeo & Clothier Second Flooi, Centre,
with Veniso lace. Also suit jol-
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Notable ReductionsThroughout
ur Knit Underwear Stocks
Famous makes, in grades and weights wanted for immediuto
I wear, aio involved in these sweeping price revision;, for Wil. licie
are a few typical groups
For Men
Medium-weight gray Merino
plurts nnd Drawers at $1.00 each.
l'cru or grny ribbed Cotton
-nion Suits, at 1.05.
Heavy - weight gray ribbed
orated Union Suits, at $2.50.
Medium-weight gray ribbed
Jlciino Union Suits, stout sizes
M', t $3.00.
Light or heavy-weight ribbed
Merino I nion Suits, at $3.50.
For Children
Hoys' ceru ribbed Cotton Union
Nts, at 00c.
fMId-tn's white ribbed Cotton
jValst Suits, at 90c.
IiMu &. Clothier Allc 2 urn
For Women
Medium-weight wool-and-eot-ton
Vests; high neck, long
sleeves; Dutch neck, clbo
sleeves; low neck, no sleeves. (
Also Drawers and Tights in
ankle - length. Regular bizes
$1.25 each. Extra sizes $1.50
each.
Medium-weight wool-and-cot-ton
Union Suits; high neck, long
sleeves or elbow sleeves; Dutch
neck, elbow sleeves; low neck, no
sleeves; all ankle-length. Regu
lar sizes, $2.50. Extra sizes, $2.75.
Mercerized and wool-and-cot-ton
Vests and Drawers. Regular
sizes, $1.05 each. Extrn sizes,
$1.85 each.
Same quality in Union Suits,
high neck, long sleeves, nnkln
length. Regular sizes, $2.75.
Extra sizes $3.00.
5, Market Htreot, nnd All" i and 5, Centre
These Are the Best Values Among
Our Finest FURS-A11 Reduced
We have gone through our entire stock and picked out for to-morrow's announcement
the Furs which various trade circumstances permit us to under-price the most. If any of
these is what you have had in mind to purchase, you can depend upon getting a wonderful
value here to-morrow. Every piece is thoroughly -dependable and highly fashionable.
Australian Opossum Stole reduced to S12."5
Nearseal Sports Coat reduced to $195.00
Russian Marmot Coat reduced to $137.50
Natural Wombat Coat reduced to $137.50
Moleskin Dolman reduced to $565.00
Alaska Seal Dolman reduced to $1450.00
Nearseal Sports Coat reduced to $295.00
Hudson Seal Coat reduced to $425.00
Hudson Seal Coal reduced to $395.00
Full-length Hudson Seal reduced to $875.00
Natural Muskrat Coat reduced to $225.00
Natural Beaver Stole reduced to $135.00
Natural Mink Stole reduced to $225.00
Natural Nutria Collar reduced to $90.00
Natural Skunk Coatee reduced to $290.00
Natural Skunk Stole reduced to $135.00
Natural Beaver Set reduced to $125.00
Natural Cub Bear Set reduced to $115.00
Blended Kolinsky Stole reduced to $195.00
Hudson Seal Cape Collar reduced to $115.00
Natural Skunk Collar reduced to $82.50
Siberian Squirrel Collar reduced' to $175.00
Coats of all lengths are included in the above, from sports models to full-length
Coats and Wraps, and some are beautifully trimmed with contrasting furs. The Hudson
Seal (dyed muskrat) Coat at $425.00 is beautifully trimmed with skunk, and the Alaska
Seal Dolman at $1450.00 is trimmed with the luxurious sable, and so on.
Also Hundreds of Moderately-Priced Furs Greatly Reduced
" h-y StrawbrlJuo H ClulliU-r-beconiT floor, Tllbert t-'tr.'t iuh! Centro
NetFlouncingsand
Laces Under Price
Black Lace Bands, 50c and 75c
Handsome Trimming Bands of
embroidered black net lace, in
many patterns. Medium and wido
widths. At savings of one-thiid
to more than one-half.
Ruffled Net Flouncing 1.33
Dainty, Huffy Flouncing of
white net with four rows of net
ruffles. For smart party drVssea
for women and children. A ic
mnrkable value.
Flouncing, fold-trimmed, $2.23
Just the thing for young girls,
dance frocks, this White Net
Flouncing, trimmed with pink
s-atin folds $2.25 a yard.
Straw brldeo i. Clothier AUlo li!, Ontra
Pink Bandeau Brassieres, elastic in back now 38c
Lace-and-Embroidery Brassieres, hook-front 95c
At $5.00
Fine Porcelain
Dinner Sets, $25
One Hundred Pieces
A clear saving of ten dollars
as compared with tho former
price.
Strawbrlilso &. Clothior Il.iacmrut
Children's Outing Flannel
Sleeping Suits, Unusual, 95c
A special purchase of warm Winter Night Gowns, Pajamas
and Night Drawers for children of -1 to 11 years. Chiefly samples',
so few duplicate styles among them. All are of cosy outing flannel,
cut full nnd comfortable. All far below former prices 95c each.
StiawbiliUu 4. I'lullilti Thlul I'looi, Win
6000 Handkerchiefs that
Were Two to Five Times More
Than the present prices at which they will now be sold, are
so marked because they show slight signs of holiday
handling.
Scores of handsome styles for men, for women and for children.
Now is tho tune to buy a wholo year's supply.
- Pirawliililttn & t lutlimr filbert Street C'rosi Alsls
Three New Models in NEMO Self-Reducing
Corsets. Low-bust styles, strong,
well-fitting, with Nemo Seir-Ueducing
Straps. At a new low nricc S5.00.
- StraulirUlco L Clothier Third rioor, Jlarltet Street, Wcet
Thousands of Pairs of
Shoes at New Low Prices
Exclusive new styles from America's best boot-makers, well
known comfort lasts, staple, always-popular effects all arc
represented in this great under-price collection. There's not a foot
wear need of man. woman or child but that can bo satisfactorily met
by this wonderful assortment. Savings aio substantial indeed. For
instance
Savings Average One-half on These
Women's Laird, Sehober & Co.
Shoes, now $9.95
Black btitm laced Shoes, patent leather Rutton Shoes with fawn
cloth tops, brown kidskin Laced Shoes, iiold-mouso glazed Kidskin
Shoes all fiom our regular stock.
Savings Average from One-third to One
half on These Groups for Women
Smart now One-strap Pumps,
of chestnut brown calf, seal brown
glared kidskin, black tatin or
black gun-metal calf, now $8.30.
Smart new Broguo Oxfords of
chestnut brown Norwegian grain,
with full wing tips nnd Highland
lUogue perforations $12.00.
Children's Brown Calf Laced Shoes at $3.45
Broad, nature-shaped lasts, with solid leather welted soles.
Misses' Brown Calf Laced Shoes, $3.95
Mado oer scientifically-designed lasts; welted soles.
Boys' and Youths' Tan Shoes, $4.45
Of tan leather; solid leather soles and heels.
Men's Tan Grain Blucher Shoes, $10.00
Medium-round toes; solid leather soles, broad leather heels.
Men's English-last Laced Shoes, $7.90
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Ciun-motfil cnlf nml l.-m "ilf
Laced Shoes, and black kid and
brown kid Lace Shoes with cov
ered Baby Louis heels, $7.95.
Black glazed kid Laced Shoes,
welted soles and leather military
heels, $8.75.
Shoes of black buckskin with
cloth tops, and of patent leather
with soft kid tops, $6.75.
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