THE SUXDAT , OREGONIAX, PORTL.ATD, AUGUST 1, 1920
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Twin Events of the Most Extraordinary Character
Will Be Launched at 9:15 A. M. Tomorrow First
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AUTUMN
MODES
Your inspection of the early autumn models
in suits, frocks and wraps is invited. Whether
you contemplate purchasing now or not, you
will find of interest:
The slim, straight Frocks, braid trimmed
beaded and embroidered; the Suits lavishly
fur trimmed, embroidered with straight
jackets- and gilets of brocade or with the
long, graceful redingote; the Coats volumin
ous, loose of sleeve and sometimes tight of
skirt, stitched, embroidered and fur-laden.
Of particular interest to the woman -who
takes pride in meeting the season prepared,
to the fall bride and the late vacationist is
this noteworthy Meier & Frank sponsored
collection of early autumn modes to which
new accessions are being received constantly
from our buyers In New York.
Meier & Frank's: Fashion Salons, Fourth Floor.
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600
New
Plush
Coats
An Event Unique in Portland's Annals, Offering
New Plush Coats for Fall and Winter,' 1920-1921,
at Special Prices on the Threshold of the
Season for Which They Are Designed
rTlHE inspiration for this Sale of Plush Coats is found in the August
I ' Fur Sale, told of below. Our patrons, said we, expect an August Fur
Sale and we shall give them one of the finest on record. But why
not extend still further the benefits of MEIER & FRANK value-giving
supremacy and inaugurate for Portland a Sale of PLUSH coats, to be on
an .equally big scale, equally as helpful as the Sale of Furs? Our buyers
went east on their fall and winter buying trip with instructions to make
purchases in accordance with this plan. And so this great original
MEIER & FRANK Sale of Plush Coats takes its place alongside the
famous Sale of Furs," resulting in a double event of the widest scope and
the most beneficial character.
More than 600 new plush coats. Peco plush, Salts, Behring and Hudson
seal plush and other dependable varieties. Short, three-quarter and full
length models with large plush collars or fur collars of beaver, Australian
opossum, wolf, natural or dyed raccoon, natural or dyed opossum.
$39.50 Coats $33.55
$55.00 Coats $46.75
$75.00 Coats $63.75
$98.50 Coats $83.75
$115 Coats $97.75
$135 Coats $114.75
MANY OTHERS AT LIKE REDUCTIONS
Four of the models are illustrated. Other styles a r e equally" desirable. Sale
starts 9:15 A. M. tomorrow. Meier & Frank's: Fashion Salons, Fourth Floor.
Beginning Tomorrow the Great
Au
gust
Sale
of
H
urs
THIS is a calendar event and is treated with becoming dignity at this store. However, it is
not so much its traditional importance we want to emphasize here as the amount of prep
aration that has gone into this August 1920 Sale of Furs. It is not only that we have sought
. to pattern this year's sale on its most worthy predecessors, but that we seek to make of it a
model for future sales. To the facf that we have done this, have put our every effort into it,
patrons can attribute the surpassing merits of this MEIER & FRANK August 1920 Sale of
Furs which begins tomorrow.
'And So We Confidently Invite the Women of Portland to This Sale
Which Brings Our Entire Stocks of New, Carefully Chosen
Furs and Fur Garments at Safe and Generous Savings
THE COLLECTION OF FURS COMPRISES
Skunk, Mink, Beaver, Wolf, Raccoon, Squirrel, Lynx, Mole and other
fashionable furs. All styles of furs from small choker collars to large
capes and full-length coats are involved. The following table will give "
some idea of the savings to be had in this August Sale, the comparative
prices being in every instance extremely low which makes the special prices
all the more noteworthy.
THE REGULAR f AUGUST SALE THE REGULAR AUGUST SALE
PRICE PRICE PRICE PRICE
$17.50 $14.00 $150.00 $120.00
$25.00 $20.00 $175.00 $140.00
" $35.00 $28.00 $250.00 $200.00
$45.00 $36.00 $375.00 $300.00
$55.00 $44.00 $500.00 $400.00
$65.00 $52.00 $650.00 $520.00
$85.00 $68.00 $950.00 $760.00
$95.00 $76.00 $1450.00 $1160.00
$125.00 $100.00 $2000.00 $1600.00
This authentic August Sale of Furs which opens
tomorrow will make plain the advantages of pur
chasing now by affording generous discounts from
prices that are regularly most moderate. Fashion
indications clearly show that furs will enjoy uni
versal popularity for this autumn and winter wear.
The August Sale of Furs permits leisurely selec
tion while stocks are new and complete. And the
collection of furs in this sale is of surpassing in
terest. It is a masterpiece of well-matched pelts,
clever and original styles and excellent workman
ship. And patrons may have absolute confidence
in furs purchased at this store.
Special Features of
This Sale
We are prepared to aid in every way purchasers
in this August sale of Furs.
A Deposit
will hold any fur that may be selected now until October
1, 1920.
Free Storage
Furs bought in the August Sale will be stored until
October 1 without charge in our moth-proof; burglar-proof,
fire-proof, cold, dry air safety vaults on the premises.
Sale begins tomorrow and we have made special
preparations to give patrons opportunities for
inspecting our stock, whether they wish to pur
chase now or not.
Meier & Frank's: Fur Salon, Fourth Floor.
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