A brief outline of the business of William Whitman & co. .. (1910)
William Whitman & Company · [Cambridge, Mass., The University press] · leaf 39
The names are as changeable as the fabrics themselves.In general. Fancies or Novelties comprise that greatvariety of fabrics in vogue for a time, but for which thedemand for any particular style is transitory. Theychange from year to year, according to the dictates offashion. It is necessary,… … DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT principal cities of Europe keeps the home office in-formed of what the fashions are abroad. Althoughto-day this country is growing more and more independ-ent of Europe as to style, nevertheless it is true thatthe dressmakers and tailors of Europe have a great dealof influence…
Textile industry
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