Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-09-15
THE FINE CARPETS AND CURTAINS
Shown by Edward Groetzinger but an Index
to the Stock Mt 627 and 629 Penn Ave.

It is only within the past few years that Pitts
burg could boast of store devoted exclusively
to the sale of carpets and curtains tnat would
compare with those of the largest Eastern
cities, the majority of dealers here as well as in
cities further West, carrying line of other
goods entirely foreign to the carpet trade.
Some years since Edward GroetZinger, then
doing business in Allegheny. conceived the idea
of erecting mammoth edifce for the exclu-
sive sale of carpets and curtains, the realization
of which was the six-story structure Nos. 627
and 629 Penn avenue The building also con
tains a basement and the entire seven floors of
space are filled with stock of the very latest
weaves and patterns, culled by experienced
buyers from the choicest productions of the
world.
That Pittsburgers may purchase the choicest
goods, it became necessary for Mr.. Groetzinger
to import largely to be enabled to supply his
immense wholesale and retail trade at prices as
low as the goods can be obtained in the East
ern marts. To satisfy yourself that this can be
done you have but to pay Mr.. Groetzinger a
visit of inspection.
We desire particularly to call the attention
of visitors to the city to our display at the Ex-
position. 1t is located on the ground floor in
the southeast corner of the main building
directly to the light OF the entrance to floral
hall The design shows reception hall, par
lor, library, staircase and balcony. The de-
signing and decorating were all conceived by
artists IN Mr.. Groetzinger's employ.
The reception hall is covered with one of the
finest Royal Wilton carpets ever brought to-
America. Two windows in the hall are fes-
tooned with fine Renaissance curtains; a door
leading outward is represented by pair of
French Turcomans of unique design. At the
top of the stairways is balcony containing
fireplace) reaching entirely across the space.
The stairways and balcony are carpeted.with
Royal Wilton similar to that of the reception
hall, and make most beautiful showing
Immediately in front and to the right of the
reception hall is the parlor, with library in the
background. The floors of both rooms are
covered with beautiful Gobelin carpet of
al hror nd inrn drri+h
of darker hue. Scattered here and there are
beautiful mounted animal rugs, the two prlnci-
pal of which are very fine specimens of the
royal Bengal tiger. being feet 6 inches in
length. The one in the immediate front having
the eyeballs lighted at night, and the capacious
Jaws distended, giving it a peculiar ferocious
appearance-but it won't bite. The collection
of animal rugs in the exhibit is the finest ever
shown here, consisting of black bear, panther,
silver and red fox. wolf, etc. One very rare
specimen Is that of pure white fox, set in the
center of black fur rug.
The parlor and library are separated by
portieres of French Turcoman, relieved by
Renaissance and Brussels lace curtains. The
walls of the parlor are composed of rolls of
finest Royal Wilton and Administer carpets of
entirely new designs, while here and there are
scattered numberless Indian and Oriental rugs,
handmade, of designs peculiar to the fancies of
the Eastern artists, and which are beyond our
powers of description.
The display altogether is most valuable one,
representing enough capital to stock an ordi-
nary carpet store. The goods shown have not
been imported for the purpose of making
show, although they are of the finest manu-
factured. but can all be duplicated at our big
store on Penn avenue.
We will esteem it a compliment if strangers
visiting the Exposition will call in and take a
look through our store. In fact you ought not
to go home until you have been through all its
departments. We employ plenty of help, and
extend welcome to country merchants to call
while up to see the show.
Remember the location. At Exposition: At
right of entrance to Floral Hall. Stores: 627
and 629 Penn avenue.