The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-01
OPENING AT L0RD L TAYLOR's.

Yesterday was opening day at Lord Taylor's,
and the display OF magnificent goods was something
worth seeing. In every department Of the largo
establishment the most elegant fabrics were draped
with artistic combinations Of color and the tout en-
se,n0ie was beautiful In the extreme. All day long
the counters were tnrongsd with aies eager 10 see
the charming new goods and tbs dLsttaOn6 styles,
ana the multitude Of clerks were busy from morning
I'LL night satisfying the curiosity OF the fair visitors.
In the silk and lace departments exquisite gros
grains and MORE antiques Of the iovellest shades,
violet, cfel blue, drap aaa cameo tints green.
rose and salmon were arranged ~ to bring out
their lustrous beauty the most effectively wniIs
costly point and thread age snaws neIgnten
the charm u the silks, and were
Everything desirable In six Is seen here. from the
snccuy gros grain, NJ for queen, 10 tue simple
check q stripe at one dollar yard brand % o.
and Is Warranted to wear well. at the same time
equailing more expensive goods In appearance.
From this low figure 20 the elegant bonnet six az
eleven dollars, there II every grade Of black RrOs
grain that the feminine heat could desire. The
line OF fancy silks Is especially complete.
some char ming novelties In aces are shown IN
the shape or overdresses OF point and applique, OF
eys 90 Seassy co Sa Iass .e1
combine ovcriress, nounce, sleeves and cape, and
when worn over silk the eject u superb.
Ing iule jackets. handkerchlefS parSsol aud nm
covers, collars aud capes, Of thread. ducnesse aud
NuienClcnneS, fOfm Ill array W Dc3uy loSck0nonx
to genuine lover OF rare lace.
DRESS GOODS
In the dress goods department q very large -.
sortment Il shown desirable as to quality and
R n Sa. WIN al n Sco n"s q tns s
i've cents These goods appear In the gray eTectA
aud will make very stylish suits. Glasa m0bairs.
double width, are shown at thirty seven
cents, and SILK warp mOhalrs, from sixty.
two cents 10 one doilor. Princess Louise
suitings 0f different faDrics are q novelty. These
goods are woven with u fringe and heading OF satln
bands at one edge for triInming. Large foulards
AMI plain foulards, In AL the new shades most do
sirable for street costumes are shown. Grena-
Dimes In new and effective patterns, are
shown In large quantities.; also Japanese silks
organizes, printed lawns, linen suitinvs and many
other goods cheap and attractive. Space fails To
tell OF the wonders Of upholstery br0catel satns,
silk terrys lace curtains ana ambrequins and lovely
muslin shades; OF the gentlemen's department.
where young man can get himself up
warranted ''killing;p OF the s.Yankee nstions'
and the toilet department.; OF the gloves and bows
aud sashes and scarfs, all 80 fresh and bewnchtitg;
OF the dear little cashmere Jackets embrodersu Ia
gold aud white and blue; OF the mAgnnccns
street costumes, In tho rchess SIX Anu
the most charming styles; al these muss
10 seen To be appreciated, anu as We
opening continues I'LL next M0nday night the iadics
of New York VIII have ample opportunity 70 see ios
themselves.
Mr. Cruixshank. the superintendent, and his a..
sjstant Mr. warrin, were IS a uat courteous ana
attentive IN esc0rng the crowds u visitors through
the various departments AMI AMY the beauties
and novelties aooundlng Oh every SHE.