The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-01
Magnificent Display Of Sanger Bros

and costlicst display at the Dallas
State Fair is that Of Sanger Bros, pro.
prietors of the great dry goods cmpo-
rum Of Dallas and Waco. Their ex-
hibit will be found in the northwest
corner of Exposition Hall. On the
left, Just before entering their apart
ments, you will see tier upon tier OF
handsome Brussels, Wilton, Velour,
Royal Worcester carpets piled to the
ceiling. There arc three entrances to
this apartment; each is hung with fine
partieres and handsome drapery, and
festooned by chains of the latest de-
signs. Over the entrance on the right
is very large shield covered with
black velvet, bearing the inscription of
Sanger Bros. in gilt letters; over which
is draped two large American flags.
You draw apart the handsome curtain
at this door and enter. You are met
with brilliant electric light, and fair
ly dazzlcd by the beauty and brilliancy
before YOU. The floor is carpctcd
with handsome Brussels, and every
thing around and about you is bright,
brilliant, gorgeous and beautiful. Tine
goods in this department are shown in
"windows'--that is, they arc all en-
closed i'll glass apartments, in the shape
of show or display windows. The
first window on the right contains
magnificent display of silk, Isle thread
and balbriggan hosiery in all the latest
colors and effects also some veIy
handsome kid gloves and silk mitts in
the pretticst shades imported.
In window No. 2. will be found
fine assortment of all kinds Of under
wear, for ladies and children, includ-
ing silk. mcrino, Lisle thread, flannel
and knitted goods in all the leading
colors: in this window is also dis
played large assortment of corsets in
all colors but the principal feature of
this window is three large dolls,
dressed as handsomely as pet children
in a miionaires family; the one on
either side greeting the visitors as
they pass. while the center figure is
enjoying her morning swing.
In window No. 3, will be seen
very fine display of plain and bcadcd
trimmings, fringes laccs, fichus, etc
We pass to window No. 4, in which
are some of the handsomest wraps
ever imported to this country. In
this window are also figures of two
little girls with wax heads. elegantly
dressed, which look very natural.
Window No. is grand exhibit of
plain and fancy vclvots, plush, silk, etc,
in the most fashionable colorings and
designs and are this seasons impor-
tation.
Window No. 6 is the center of al
traction, ii occupies space of % feet
long and ten feet deep. The back
ground of this window is formed in
the shape of two towers, and these are
draped with rich silk velvets Of 80
new and distinct cOlors, and between
each is festooned ribbons of all shades;
in the center between the two towers
is placed q handsome fan about six
feet high made of ostrich plumes of
the most lovely and delicate hues.
This fan of feathers is worth one
thousand dollars. Just in front ofthis
are the figures of three little children
playing horse, the one dressed in white
driving her little sisters, dressed in blue
and rcd. On the left stands a lady
dressed as bride; in an elegant cos
tune OF rich ivory satin broche
and plain. combined with beaded
panel; head-dress of flowers and dia-
monds. On the opposite side is the
figure Of another lady, brunette (the
other, of course, was blondc). wear
ing q beautiful evening costume of
pale pink silk and brochi velvet of
pink and bronze, with pink os-
trich tips. On the breast the "lady"
wears fine solitaire diamond. Both
of these elegant costumes were made
in the dressmaking department of
Sanger Bros, and reflect much credit
on the employees. There are also dis
played in this window some very artis-
tic and handsomely trimmed bonnets
and hats, most of which were made in
the millinery department of this firm.
There are other handsome and costly
goods in this window.
Window No. 8 is more interesting
to the gentlemen, 1t contains large
assortment of fine goods, gentlemen's
wearing apparel, underwear and cloth,
ing. In the center of this window is
a beautiful Turkish bath robe, hand
somely embroidered, with slippers to
match.
In window No. 9 is very pretty |
collection of boots, shoes. slippers, etc,
while window No. 10 is for those who |
like nice goods for furnishing their
houses. and window No. IL contains |
linens and house furnishing goods.
The ceiling of this room is artist
cally decorated with japanese fans in
all shapes and colors; japanese Ian