August 21, 1931

Detroit News Quilt History Project; Michigan State University Museum; Susan Salser

Detroit, Michigan, United States

An advertisement for quilts and material from Hudson's Department store, Detroit.

5,000 Yds. of New Imported Cretonne

Specially Priced!

The fact that we imported these cretonnes directly from France accounts for this low price! Dozens of large floral patterns on ground of tan, gray, black, brown, green, peach or blue. The firm body makes them especially suitable for slipcovers, day bed covers or drapes. 31 inches wide.

Special! Imported Warp Prints 59c yard

Heavy quality cretonne with patterns woven through to back! Large or medium Floral patterns in color combination for living, dining or bedroom. 31 inch.

Printed Patchwork Quilts $1.00

Specially priced Suitable for bedspreads or blankets. Quaint old Dutch patterns with predominating colors in rose, blue, green, gold, or orchid. Scalloped and bound quilted in zig zag effect. Size 72X84 in.

Canton Crepe $1.00

Priced Below Regular

At least one Canton crepe frock is a necessity in smart Fall wardrobes. Here in this group are the Newest shades of green, brown, rust, blue and red as well as Black 39 inches wide.

Silk Flat Crepe 69c

Special! In 35 wanted shades… ranging from dainty pastels to dark autumn shades 39 inches wide.

Courtesy of The Detroit News Archives.