New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-02-11
DRYGOODS AND TEXTILE NOTES.

Several French department stores
nave sent representative TO this coun-
try to buy dress goods for the spring
season. The fact that the French have
TO turn 10 the United States for
worsted dress materials is the best
confirmation that can be had of the re-
ports that France would not be able TO
produce any large amount OF dress
goods for home consumption, and
would have 10 depend on England and
the United States for supplies. Great
Britain has sold some good sized bills
of dress goods to France recently, out
it is evident that full requirements
cannot be secured from that quarter.
Domestic dress goods factors have beer
| thinking OF dress good export possibili-
ties for some time. but the question of
payment vas considered a stumbling
/ block. The buyer now here is author
!ty for the statement that credit mas
been established here 10 pay for the
purchases he will make. This is a
satisfactory arrangement. ana it is be-
lieved that under this condition bust
ness will be done.
In an interview with G.. Rosenberg,
Of the Gilbert Underwear Company. he
said: 1.-THE wide circular skirt that is
now being worn has caused quite a de-
mand for white underskirts. This par
ticular branch Of the trade is going
through a very successful season, snd
the outlook is bright for the fall.
Many buyers were Of the opinion that
they would rid themselves of the old
stocks Of white muslin underskirts. but
were forced to change their minds.
owing to the demand for the "oldtime"
petticoat. which is exceedingly wide at
the bottom. The white underskirts
that have been sold in the last few
I years are not more than two yards
wide at the bottom. and the buyers
that have a stock Of them find that
there is no market for this class Of
merchandise. as tight fitting under
skirt cannot be worn with q wide skirt.
IN order TO get the desired circular
overskirt effect 4 wide underskirt must
be worm
Manuel Meyer, who is now represent
ing the Raritan Woollcn Mills, in
Philadelphia and Baltimore, returned
yesterday and reported that the manu-
facturers are taking to fancy zibilenes
for fall. The ssmp]ing of this class OF
goods for later delivery will cause a
onsidcrsble change in the textile field.
4. Altman & Co. are announcing the
Miami suit. combination Of Jacket,
skirt and pantaloons. One model on
exhibition in their showroom has a
mannish coat Of fine black serge reach
ing to the hip line, double breasted, the
low front being closed with two but
tons. The long revers are trimmed
with white corded edge on the inside.
Two side pockets and one breast pocket
on the left side add TO the mannish eff
feet. The sleeves have turned up cuffs.
Eeld with two link buttons. The skirt,
made OF black and white checks, meas
ures about three yards around the hem.
and has a high waist line. 1t is belted
with a white leather belt and has a
small watch pocket on the right hand
side. The skirt is quite short, showing
trousers with turned-up cuffs.
"Creapsle" is new cloth being
shown TO the waist and dress trade for
the warm weather season. This ma
terisl is similar TO orgsndy, and has a
bright, solid finish. Waist manu-
lecturers that have seen the cloth are
Of the opinion that il will take the
place OF voiles and lawns.