New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-21
ABOUT FURS.
The Difference Between Genuine
and Imitation Furs.
Importance of Buying Where Ar.
ticIeS Are Made.
Valuable Information from
6. 6. SHAYNE.

Valuable Information from
6. G. SHAYNE.
There are so many different kinds OF fur
advertised By so many different kinds of shop.
keepers who use names not found in natural
history or encyclopedia. that it is no wonder that
ladies hardly know where to buy or whom To
believe; one thing Is certain. good article can.
not be purchased at the price Of poor one
The art of dyeing furs has reached such high
state Of perfection that the commonest kind NJ
imitation fur can be made to look like the penu
inc. Coney Ohe old English name for Rabbit
and Muskrat skins are dyed to initiate Seal and
are advertised by variety stores as Electric
Seal" etc. 'Opossum is blended 10 look like Stone
Marten Pine Marten is blended to look like
Russian Sable. Rabbit Muskrat and 'Opossum
are the poorest kind Of furs. 'Opossum skins
have been sold In London for 3D. Rabbit from
TO &C., Muskrats from 10 to 20c., while genuine
Stone Marten costs from 50 to s. each AT no
time in the history of the fur trade have 40
many imitation furs been offered for sale under
the name of genuine furs as there are this sea-
son.
seal Kin.
Alaska seals are becoming scarce but Lobus
Island and Japan seals, which cost about one.
half the price Of the Alaska. are plentiful and
look quite as handsome as Alaska seal when
made into garments and are advertised as
genuine Alaska seal; but neither LObus Island
nor Japan seal give satisfaction. After a short
time they wear off on the edges. turn red and
look shabby. Goats Of Japan seal can he pur.
chased for 500 to $50. do not sell them.
After years of experience find that Alaska Seal
Is the most durable | cannot recommend what
IS advertised as Electric Seal" which is dyed
Rabbit; but can furnish muffs of this fur for 81
So and 81. VIII sell genuine Alaska Seal muffs
for So. $50 and so; collarettes for $50 and s75
capes and coats in proportion.
Persian Lamb and MOire Baby Lamb.
Persian lamb is fashionable and is at its best
in Germany. whore it is dyed. Americans have
attempted 10 dye Persian lamb. but not success
fully The skins lack the beautiful gloss Of the
German dye: they turn rusty and the pelt be-
comes brittle after being worn whereas the Ger
man dyed Persian skins will wear for many
years and retain their pristine beauty. Ameri-
can dyed Persian skins can be purchased at
about one-half the cost of the German dyed I
do not sell them. and will not sell any furs
which are not dressed and dyed In the nations
which excel in their specialtes Germany dyes
Persian Lamb best. England dyes sealskin best
and America dyes otter and beaver best.
Furs Should Be Properly Dressed.
1t Is important that fur pelts should be prop
erly cured and dressed before being used for
manufacturing Sable. Mink, Chinchilla and
Marten garments made from properly dressed
skins Will retain their beauty for years. while
articles made from poorly dressed skins fade.
shed their fur and get shabby after being worn
a short time. Poorly dressed furs can be pur-
chased for very much less than those properly
dressed. / only sell properly cured and dressed
furs which can recommend.
Shayne's Furs Awarded Highest Prizes.
The Shayne exhibit at the Worlds Fair was
awarded highest prizes for the best dressed
Russian Sable Hudson Bay Sable, Mink, Chin.
chta. Ermine and Marten skins, and for gar
ments OF Russian Sable. Seal, Otter. Mink, etc.,
against the worlds competition.
Believe in Advertising.
believe in advertising bu; do not pay for adj
yertsements which are contrary to facts. what
Is the use of advertising to sell a gold dollar for
90 cents Every sensible person knows that II
cannot be done and yet variety shops are con-
tinually advertising sell goods at 30, 90 and 10
cents Oh the dollar. and are getting rich. 1t is
impossible for ShOpkeepers who deal IN dry
goods soup bowls, carpets, fish, millinery, drugs,
furs, soap, silk and satin. butter and eggs. hats
and caps. furniture. clothing. confectionery.
meat gloves poultry, etc, to be thoroughly post
ed on everything they sell especially furs. which
require SD much knowledge. The jObot store
buyers look through the fur market. not so much
for goods which VIII give satisfaction as for
something cheap. in order 10 advertise cheaper
than their neighbors These stores have enor.
nous expenses for advertising rent interest on
capital and clerical force. etc. They buy from
manufacturers who make a profit. ana IN turn
sell ut profit: hence those who buy furs at
these stores pay two profits. do NOT impure
dishonesty 20 those sh0pkeepers. out DO Claim
that they are i.,t good Judges OF furs. and be-
fore they insert an advertisement which Is mis-
leading they ought to know what they are talk
ing about, and not make false statements.
The Elite Set
Ladies' OF the elite set who have worn furs for
wears. and are accustomed from childhood 10
wear good things, do not buy their furs from
variety shops They can detect a varefy.shop
garment on the street and would be ashamed 10
wear one 1t is the inexperienced. who have no
knowledge OF furs. but depend upon the adver'
tlsements and the size of the establishment. who
purchase their furs of those who deal in every
thing under the sun.
Competes with the World In Prices OF
Reliable FurS.
Possessing facilities for purchasing furs In
large quantities in the markets Of the world,
on my own premises, using i'm
proved machinery and skilled labor. | am en-
"a al nd riH house
IN rhe world. | am using every effort to induce
Americans. who formerly purchased abroad. TO
buy their furs at home. New York ladies are
good Judges Of value. and know where reliable