Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
KAUFMAN 6 cos XMAS OFFERINGS
Pointers for Dispatch Readers Re-
garding the Great Millinery House.

The great millinery house of Kaufman
e Co. has many desirable offerings for
holiday shoppers. The firm shows a line
Of cameo ware that is entirely new and
is a reproduction of the old-fashioned
Wedgewood goods. The samples shown
include large and small pieces, PLAQUES,
jardinieres, etc. They also show marble
pedestals, with prices much lower than
usual. There is "a very fine display of
ivory bisque articles, showing every figure
imaginable. The line Of Dresden goods IS
complete In bronze goods there are man
tel ornaments, candesticks. and so on.
There are combs and brushes, with Dies
den backs. In sterllng-silverwar the firm
shows nothing but the genuine goods. and
the line embraces everything. The display
Of Austrian china is most attractive.
There are hand-painted placques. tobacco
jars canEesticks, etc. In the leather
goods department there are some wonder
full offerings. \ line Of purses Is shown
with sterling-silyer ends. In fancy fea-
theirs there is a beautiful showing. The
firm displays a splendid line Of ladies'
gloves, and all are sold with a guarantee.
There is a special showing Of shirt-waists
for the holiday trade. Some pretty in
fants baskets are to be seen. In umbrel
las the latest handles are shown, including
the Prince Of Wales. The stock of hand
kerchiefs is larger than ever before car
ried by this firm.
Passing to the second floor one first finds
the display OF children's furs very en-
ticing. The line is most extensive and in
cludes all the new shapes and designs.
A large line Of ladies' wrappers is car
ried, as we'll as dressing jacques. and bath
robes The display Of music and fancy
baskets and willow stands cannot es-
cape the eye.
The firm carries very large line Of
ladies' furs, and every article IS sold with
guarantee. There Is the blue fox. mink,
stone marten, red fox Astrakhan, black
bear sable, etc The suit department is
complete and tailormade goods Of the
handsomest are shown. The line Of silk
petticoats IS complete. The FIRMS stock
of ladies' Jackets and short English coats
are up TO date. An extensive line Of plush
capes is displayed. The sllk-waist de-
partment showing receives many admiring
comments from the ladies. The firm has
thoughtfully provided for those ladies
who wish to try on their purchases at the
store. There are number Of private
rooms, and a lady Is sure OF fit before
she leaves. An expert filter will attend
her and see that her purchase fits per-
fectly If alterations are necessary, they
will be quickly made free Of charge. All
antee. The firm carries complete stock
of children's REFERS and Jackets OF all
sizes. very nobby thing is the little
Gretchens for children from TO 8 years
old
The firm has Just put on sale 200 chill |
dren's REFERS. They are samples, and will |
be sold remarkably low.
The firm has pattern hats from Paris |
and London-the very latest. In their mil |
linery department they employ ladies of !
long experience. They keep constantly |
advised on the styles. In trimmings there |
are imported feathers and ornaments |
Every order is given careful attention and |
pains taken TO please the most fastidlous |
customer.
In ladies' chiffon goods. capes, and col !
larettes the firm has the newest things (,
for the holiday trade. There is also nice |
line of infants cloaks Dong and shorD in |
cashmere Bedford cord and silk Very |
useful presents for Christmas are the |
ladies' and children's furs. Any goods |
bought for Christmas-presents in any de- !
partment OF the store will be laid aside /
and delivered whenever requested.
For gentlemen there IS something en-
tirely new in collar and cuff-boxes, with
R contrivance for holding collar-buttons,
which are so easily lost.
The firm has three big floors adjoining
It's retail house devoted 70 its wholesale
stock They are crowded with duplicates
TO the stock displayed in the retail store.
and there is no danger OF the stock run
ming down. Early buying Is advised, how
ever, TO avoid the rush just before Christ
mas.