The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-25
The 18th Anniversary
of Petersen
THE OR
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The Growth of a Custom Tailoring Business in rs years

~ Inc OFODh or a CUStom 4dHorLng BUSINESS IN ~ years .
Ifeel assured that people in general and my regular customers espec-
tally, will be pleased to know that have Just completed a business period
of twenty-fv years in Bennington.
started my strictly Custom Tailoring business in what was then
twenty-five years ago the first of October. l have since that time made
clothes to the general satisfaction of all my customers, afays maintaining
style, workmanship and quality, never allowing the same to be lowered IN
any way. have added to these features as years passed by and as L
changed from one building to anoth err l have enlarged my quarters until
found anywhere in the state.
With the charging of my quarters in the past few years 7 havst
added from time to time different lines that found, after a thorough try
out to be all al right in every respect a, and that Loud could Offer fsr6 to my my customers ufto%fan
and inspection of the following Hnes:-
CUSTOM MADE CLOTHES. For Men and Young Men make
sioTh"s and dining Innings ' Of all kinds kinds for or that Hras purpose ngSospp"T guarantee un Steei these ne suits suits
to outwear three ready-made suits and to be correct style and a perfect fit
or your money back. have maintained this reputation for twenty-five
years a my many satisfied customers will certify. This is line No l.
FUR COATS. make Fur Coats to order and reshel old ones for
men. also repair them. This is line No. 2.
ENGLISHAMERICAN TAILORING, Inc. 1 handle the English
American Tailoring, Incr of Baltimore, Md, clothes for all classes of men,
This line sells for no more than readymade clothes and more often for less.
take the measurement and very seldom have an alteration to make. These
suits and overcoats will outwear two ready made suits or overcoats or your
money back. You can have the style you prefer and the material you de-
sire. These clothes have been tried out by over 200 customers in the past
few seasons and have proven SO satisfactory that in most cases we have
READY,MADE TROUSERS. 1hande ready-made workman and
at a saving of from SOC to $500. carry a full line in stock and they are
of first class quality. This is line Mo-
MADE-To-MEAsURE RAIN COATS The well known TUwAY.
/ handle the famous Tuway Mems, womens, Boys and Girls madeto-
of the best 2ply cloth or silk, rubbgized between with the seams sewed,
stitched and cemented and Will last f0r years. They are reasonable In
price. This is line No. 5.
LADIES' CUSTOM MADE GARMENTS. make Ladies' Garments
Of all kinds; coats, suits, skirts, dresses and silk waists in my own light,
There is no better quality or workmanship to be found anywhere. A com
pete line of materials and Innings is on display in the saesroom. This is
line No. 6.
THE FUR DEPARTMENT.. have added to the Ladies depart
ment the complete cleaning and making over of all kinds of furs. give
the same attention to the small that do the large jobs. Prices reasonable.
Estimates cheerfury furnished. also have for sale fur coats from $127
up; scaris and NUTS from Sl4 up; capes from $40 up. This is line No.T
LADIES' MADETo- MEASURE GARMENTS. l sell Ladies'
made-tomeasure coats, suits, skirts and silk and wool dresses. They are
OF the better class at practically the same prce as readv-made. They ae
guaranteed to last several seasons and maintain their shape. I measure
you for these garments and guarantee them or your money back. They
give general satisfaction to the wearer. You have over 800 samples to
temal you desire. This is different than the readylnade where you have
but little choice. Give me a trial when in the market and let me convince
you. This is line No. 8.
Anyone having material of their own vii. find me ready to cut,
trim, try on and make up the same for them at a reasonable charge, fur
of cloth and lining desired if you want to make your own clothes. make
buttons from your own material Line Is to 60 inclusive.
Repairing, altering, remodeling, dyeng, cleaning and pressing very
satisfactorily and reasonably done in my shop.
have Mems caps for sale at $3.50.
Idesre to state that these different lines handled by me are strict
ly guaranteed in every way. employ only competent and skilled help
each one doing his particular part. Only by having such a complete organ
izatin is it possible for me to maintain the class of work l turn out. l
believe that those who care for the better class of tailoring appreciate my
keeping such an organization as it is for their benefit.
There are few towns the size of Bennington and few that are larger
that are as fortunate in having such skilled tailoring establishments as the
Bennngtonians enjoy. Still some will criticize without any reason.
For twenty-five years I have served the people of Bennington TO
the best Of my ability and appreciate what they have done for me during
the hare STRUGGLES and the better times. Bennington at all times has bopn
from Bennington and the Green Mountain state and wish good luck to the
one who follows in my footsteps. hope that he will have an easier path
to travel as have tried to make it smoother by rolling down some of the
distractions.
G.. w.
FINE CUSTOM LADIES' AND GENTS TAILOR.
1876 Main Street. Cup Stairs" Hawks Block.