The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-29
A CARD
FROM
G. c. SHAYNE.

The struggle for commercial supremasy
between America and Europe Is now on.
Americans who have been In the habit Of
buying abroad would prefer to buy at home
il they were convinced that It Is to their In.
terest to do 30. II American merchants
would secure that class Of trade they must
conform to conditions. In order to convinco
Americans that it will be- to their interest to
buy furs at HON l have decided to sell ct e.
low prices as the same quality can be pur.
chased from any reliable European hounaA
The only advantage England has is In the
character of the dye of seal. The differences
in the cost Of production between London
and New York on the average ssalskin
Jacket is about $25.
Completes with London.
This amoun I will deduct from the profit
usually made in order to compete with Len
don, and the same offer holds good as 10
Persian lamb (Which Is dyed in Leipsic); and
while the profit will be so small that It win
not pay, unless very large quantities are
sold, 1t will assist in keeping American
tourists from buying on the other side.
Uudressed European Furs Duty Free.
There is no duty on Russian Sable, or any
Of the natural undressed European fuFu.
America surpasses in curing and dressing
fur pelts. Tho Shayne exhibit in the Co
lumbar Exhibition was awarded tho hrst
prize for the best dressed skins, also foR
garments Of Russian Sable, Mink, Seal, OF
ter, &c., against the worlds competition)
America supplies IS Per Cent. OF All tie
Furs.
America furnishes rs per cent. Of all tho
furs worn In the world-Seal, Mink, Otter,
Beaver. Marten. Skunk casually advertised
as Alaska Sable, Bear, Fox. Coon, Chin.
chilla arc American products. They are
dressed here, and can be sold at lower prices
than in Europe il American merchants are
willing to sell at small profits. 1 will serl
furs at such small profits that any European
house which undertakes to undersell m0
will not long remain in business.
The war which 1 have inaugurated againsA
the London, Paris and Geneva fur moV.
chants will be continued until Americana
arc convinced that they can buy furs "a
better advantage at home than abroad.
Large stock, New Designs.
Ihave a very large stock of manufactured
furs, embracing many new designs. o N
exhibition. 1 make q speciality OF Russian
II u WIG q kCSL blOCAh ia Iuo
world to select from; also a large assert.
ment Of all kinds Of fur kim
Garments to Order Without Extra Charss.
When parties prefer they can have articles
made to order without extra charge. Mer-
chants who desire to build up a substantial
trade are invited to examine my stock. Mall
orders receive prompt attention.
Possessing facilities for purchasing skins
in the markets of the world, manufacturing
on my own premises, using improved ma
chinery and skilled labor, l nm able to offer
furs at as low prices as the same quality
can be purchased of any reliable house in
the world.
Honest Dealing Secures Permanent TraA0.
When the article of merchandise handled
is such that the customer must depend
Upon the integrity of the house rather than
their own Judgment the increasing business
Of a firm is an evidence of honorable dealing.
l simply call the attention of the public to
the increase of my business during the past
twenty-five years.
Ladies' Prefer Home.
mean just what I say in this advertise.
ment. I will sell reliable furs at such low
prices that ladies when travelling abroad
can say with confidence to the European
fur merchants, IL can do better at nome
and run no risk as to style, fit, quality and
pr.ce."
The public is invited to examine my stock,
Very respectfully,
c. G. SHAYNE,
Importer, Exporter and Manu-
facturer,
l24 and 1875 West 42d Street.
near sixth ave.
AZ All goods with the FIRMS name carry
the guarantee of reliability.