Front page or cover of the spring and summer catalog of the mail order company Philipsborn's from Chicago, Illinois, USA, from 1921. America's Best Styles—America's Lowest Prices. PHILIPSBORN'S mail-order catalog for Spring & Summer 1921. Title illustration/title drawing: unsigned/unknown.

Irene Castle - Designer and Sponsor for PHILIPSBORN'S Styles in the greatest Triumph of her career. 8K13300. Fashionable CASTLE-designed blouse dress of chiffon taffeta silk. Blouse has contrasting embroidery both front and back. Knife-plaited skirt. Tasseled sash belt. Very rich and dressy. COLORS: Tan with brown or navy blue with copenhagen blue embroidery. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust, 38 to 40 skirt length. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $15.98. Worth $20.00. 8K13301. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $15.98. 8K13302. An exclusive IRENE CASTLE design in a charming new tricotine dress. Front of blouse embroidery,—long hip effect. Ruching as shown. Novelty chain belt. Group of box plaits down front and back of skirt. COLOR: Navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Skirt length 38 to 40. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $18.98. Worth $22.50. 8K13303. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. PRICE PREPAID, to your home, $18.98. 3K5201. Colorful wool embroidery makes this hat extremely effective. It has a beautiful caterpillar straw brim combined with a taffeta crown. Wool embroidery across front. Silk grosgrain ribbon. COLORS: Copenhagen blue with sand brim; navy blue crown with burnt orange brim; black crown with peacock blue brim; or all black. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $3.98. 3K5202. A charming dress hat—very new of line and distinctly low priced. Developed in Georgette crepe and Batavia cloth. Trimmed with fine quality satin and velvet applique flowers and silk grosgrain ribbon. All wool embroidery at front of crown. Very dressy. COLORS: American beauty red as illustrated or black, white or navy blue. PRICE PREPAID, to your home, $4.98. Be sure to state size and color. PHILIPSBORN'S. Copyright, 1921, by PHILIPSBORN'S, Chicago. "PHILIPSBORN'S" Style and Shopping Guide Vol. 39, No. 3. January, 1921. [Page] 2

[Damaged page.] THE GREATEST POWER IN THE WORLD. The Power of Public Opinion — which is YOUR opinion multiplied by millions — has made PHILIPSBORN'S THE FASTEST GROWING MAIL ORDER HOUSE IN AMERICA. The one big thing behind this marvelous record is the big, broad PHILIPSBORN POLICY of giving you not only more in style, more in service but actually more in savings than you can get anywhere else. PHILIPSBORN'S Set Aside Half a Million Dollars a Year to Carry Out This Policy of Giving More In Savings, for the Prepaying of Delivery Charges Alone! We don't ask you to send us 4c extra for a waist, whether it is made of light voile or heavy satin; 8c for a dress, whether it is made of heavy wool material or light weight silk georgette; 14c extra for a suit, whether it is made with a long or short coat, whether the material is heavy or light weight; 15c extra for a coat, whether it is a short jacket or a long coat, etc., etc. You pay only the Catalog price—NOT A PENNY MORE. ONE PRICE TO ALL PHILIPSBORN'S POLICY. Is sweeping the Country. That is one of the big things — that has influenced public opinion for PHILIPSBORN'S — that has enabled us to add one million new customers during the last year — a record which speaks for itself particularly when the general unsettled economic conditions of the last six months of 1920 are taken into consideration. LAST MINUTE PRICES on EVERYTHING. Probably this book will reach you a few weeks later than our usual Spring edition—it was purposely delayed to take advantage of the markets "very-last-minute" price reduction. We know our low prices will amaze you. We guarantee that they are lower than the prices asked for the same goods anywhere else in the United States. We stand back of this statement to the very letter. If at any time you can buy the same quality elsewhere for less money we will immediately make good the difference. We make this statement without fear because we know that if you will compare PHILIPSBORN'S prices with those in any catalog or retail store you will readily understand the cause of our remarkable growth. Our Policy Calls for small Profits and Large Turn-over so don't be afraid to order on account of our low prices. Remember!—Everything is backed by the PHILIPSBORN GUARANTEE which means that you must be 100% satisfied, and if you are not your money will be refunded instantly. We particularly call your attention to PAGES 250 to 255 DEVOTED TO OUR NEW "GOODS-BY-THE YARD" DEPARTMENT. The values speak [for] themselves. Put this department to the […] A THING or TWO to REMEMBER. Be sure to state catalog number! Be sure to state Color and Size! Be sure to send your remittance by express or postal money order and avoid, if possible, sending cash or stamps! We do ship orders C. O. D. when so requested, but we caution you of the extra shipping and collection charges. If the order blanks in back of the book are not sufficient, write for additional ones! Irene Castle's exclusive […] featured on many pa[…] this catalog. Turn to the Index […] complete list. L[…] to your friends a[…] If you receive more than one catalog, please write us, giving […] us the correct name and initials of the head of the family […]. It is our aim to have one PHILIPSBORN Catalog in every home […]. [Page] 3

[Damaged page.] The joy of Spring was Irene Castle's Inspiration for this design. 8K13304. All that is lovely and captivating in style is reflected in this latest creation from the hands of Irene Castle, our famous style expert. Through a special arrangement with Irene Castle, PHILIPSBORN'S can now offer their customers the services of this master designer, at a price that is actually less than you would pay for ordinary styles elsewhere. For this beautiful dress Irene Castle used taffeta silk of excellent weight, and combined it with an ecru lace panel and vestee. The design is a clever adaptation of the Redingote style now so much favored by fashionable women. The especially new note is seen in the kimono style sleeve finished with turnover cuffs and terminating at the elbow. The skirt portion opens over the lace in panel fashion and is smartly sloped away at the sides to reveal the lace and taffeta silk underdress. The vestee of lace shows the same rich pattern as the skirt panel and is finished with a wide taffeta silk fold. A narrow velvet ribbon girdle provides the newest of waistline finishes. Light waist lining. One of the dressiest and most charming of models at a big price saving. COLOR: Navy blue with ecru lace or brown with ecru lace. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Skirt length 38 to 40. Skirt width (underdress) 52 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $16.98. 8K13305. Same style for misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Skirt length 32 to 38. Skirt width (underdress) 52 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $16.98. HOW TO ORDER. In ordering Women's and Misses' Dresses, state bust measure, size of waistband, and front length of skirt. For larger size than 44 bust, refer to Our Styles for Stout Women. PHILIPSBORN'S. [For a Complete List] of Irene Castle's Exclusive Designs, [See the] Index, Page 274. [Page 4]

PHILIPSBORN'S 'P’s' & 'Q’s' are 'Price' & 'Quality.' Here are Two Examples. HOW TO ORDER. In ordering dresses for women and misses, be sure to state bust measure, size of waist-band, and front length of skirt. IT IS IMPORTANT TO GIVE ALL THREE MEASUREMENTS. Also, do not order a larger size than is catalogued, but for these refer to our stout sizes. See index, page 274. 8K13306. Every one who has seen this beautiful dress has been most enthusiastic in its praise, declaring that it is the most stunning model offered this season. All in all it is a triumph of design to which the excellent quality taffeta silk of which it is made lends itself beautifully. The new cut-work embroidery which will be used on the season's high-priced models contributes a rich and handsome trimming. Contrasting broadcloth outlined with tinsel threads is appliqued in lavish design at both front and back. The dress is designed in overdress fashion with front panel and side sections, giving the fashionable extended hipline so much favored. Elbow length sleeves. All-around belt. Fastening at shoulder and underarm. COLORS: Navy blue with henna or brown with tan. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Front length of skirt 38 to 40. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $18.98. 8K13307. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Front length of skirt 32 to 38. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $18.98. 8K13308. Here is a new dress that will be greatly admired for its unusual and artistic style, an exclusive PHILIPSBORN'S model quoted at a special cut price. Taffeta silk of rich, lustrous quality combines with Georgette crepe to fashion this most attractive of models. Contrasting bugle beads are used to embroider the smartly shaped overblouse. Sash ties at sides. Georgette sleeves finished with flare cuffs. Plaited Georgette side panels. Self-material button trimming. COLORS: Navy blue or all black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Front length of skirt 38 to 40. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $12.78. 8K13309. Same style for misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Front length of skirt 32 to 38. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $12.78. Be sure to state COLOR and SIZE when ordering. CHICAGO, ILL. For Index See Page 274 and Remember PHILIPSBORN'S Prepay All Transportation Charges. There Are No Express or Mailing Charges for You to Pay. [Page] 5

3 Generations of PHILIPSBORN Shoppers-31 years of Service. A YEAR AGO, DRESSES OF THIS CHARACTER WOULD HAVE SOLD FOR $30.00. OUR SPECIAL PRICE $16.98. 8K13310. Certainly, for dressy wear, there is nothing more elegant than silk Georgette. The beautiful dress pictured at the left adds to its fascination with elaborate bead embroidery, which appears in garland-like strands on both the skirt and blouse. Wide three-quarter length sleeves. Silk lining. A dress that is never out of season, as it can be worn both summer and winter. COLORS: Navy blue, French blue, pearl grey, or flesh. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Length 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $16.98. 8K13311. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Length 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $16.98. PHILIPSBORN'S. The World's Greatest Power—"Public Opinion." See Page 3. [Page] 6

Descriptions for Page 7. 8K13312. Stunning new color combinations distinguish this rich taffeta silk dress. Gold tinsel embroidery appears in lavish design on the gathered overskirt and sleeves. Contrasting plaited Georgette is used for the smart, wedge-shaped vestee, the round collar and cuffs. Sash belt. Ribbon tie. Seco silk lining. COLORS: Navy blue and brick, or brown and tan. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Length 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $18.98. 8K13313. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Length 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $18.98. 8K13314. Altogether new and distinctive is the design of this PHILIPSBORN'S dress. Developed in a rich quality of silk crepe de chine. Close set rows of self-cording form a deco border at the bottom of the tunic, the deep bell cuffs, and Tuxedo collar cord trimmed to match. Lace vestee with contrasting silk braid. Wide, crushed girdle with flower ornament. Seco silk lining. COLORS: Taupe grey, navy blue, or black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Length 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $16.98. 8K13315. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Length 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $16.98. 8K13316. This handsome silk Georgette dress is indeed a real bargain at our price. You can pay $5.00 and $10.00 more in the shops and not get one bit better style or material. Elaborately trimmed with iridescent beads on long overskirt and blouse. Ruffle-trimmed three-quarter length sleeves. Seco silk lining. Extremely dressy. COLORS: Navy blue or Taupe. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Length 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $14.78. 8K13317. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Length 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $14.78. IMPORTANT! Be sure to state COLOR and SIZE when ordering. CHICAGO, ILL. For a Complete List of Irene Castle's Exclusive Designs, See the Index, Page 274. [Page] 7

8K13318. Beauty of line and material sets this beautiful dress of taffeta silk apart from ordinary styles. Draped bodice and five straps all embroidered in gold tinsel. Net collar and cuffs. Skirt width 52 inches. COLORS: Reseda green and gold or navy blue with gold. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt lengths 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $16.98. 8K13319. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; 32 to 38 inches skirt lengths, PRICE, PREPAID, $16.98. 8K13320. A most amazing value in a very rich looking silk Georgette crepe dress with the new eyelet embroidery as pictured. Fashioned with wide paneled waist both front and back and long gathered tunic. Wide satin sash. Skirt width 52 inches. COLORS: Navy blue with contrasting embroidery, or pearl grey with contrasting embroidery. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; 38 to 40 inches skirt lengths. PRICE, PREPAID, $19.98. 8K13321. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt lengths 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $19.98. Descriptions for Page 9. PHILIPSBORN'S Prepay All Transportation Charges. Remember, There Are No Express or Mailing Charges for You to Pay. [Page] 8

8K13322. Think of it! This beautiful taffeta silk dress at a price you'd pay for the simplest sort of a model elsewhere. Contrasting rosette effect embroidery. Plaited side sections. Embroidered net collar. Novelty buckled belt. COLORS: Taupe with rose embroidery; navy blue with rose; or black with rose. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Skirt lengths 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $14.98. 8K13323. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Skirt lengths 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $14.98. 8K13324. For all around wear, certainly nothing equals this all wool serge dress which can be worn every day as well as Sundays. Brilliant color embroidery decorates the wide sleeves and the accordion plaited front panels of skirt. Satin girdle. Skirt width 68 inches. COLORS: Navy blue with contrasting color embroidery. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Skirt lengths 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $18.98. 8K13325. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Skirt lengths 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $18.98. 8K13326. The low price which we quote on this beautiful silk crepe de chine dress is in itself tempting to economical women. Embroidered waist and plaited tunic. Narrow tie sash. Width of drop skirt 53 inches. COLORS: Tan with brown embroidery; navy blue with black embroidery; or all black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Skirt lengths 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $13.98. 8K13327. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Skirt lengths 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $13.98. 8K13328. Right up to the minute is this truly individual dress of fine quality taffeta silk with the new metal eyelet embroidery. Long over-dress designed in six panels. Buckled belt. Skirt width 47 inches. COLORS: Navy blue with red satin and red eyelets, or brown with red satin and red eyelets. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Skirt lengths 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $16.98. 8K13329. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Skirt lengths 32 to 38. PRICE, PREPAID, $16.98. CHICAGO, ILL. See Page 274 for Index and Don't Forget When Ordering to State the Color and Size Desired. [Page] 9

The Style of the Minute at an unheard-of price! Descriptions for Page 10. 8K13330. A wonderful saving on a dressy all-silk poplin dress, trimmed with contrasting wool embroidery. Surplice waist with sash. Contrasting trimming. Georgette sleeves. Very new and becoming. COLORS: Hunter's green or plum with gold embroidery, or navy blue with gold embroidery. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Skirt length 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $6.88. 8K13331. Same style for misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Skirt length 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $6.88. 8K13332. There is nothing more satisfactory than a good all wool serge dress such as the model we present herewith. At our money-saving price this model has no equal. Silk braid and silk stitching provide an elaborate trimming as pictured. Narrow sash belt. COLOR: Navy blue with black embroidery. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Skirt length 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $8.48. 8K13333. Same style for misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Skirt length 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $8.48. 8K13334. Taffeta silk of rich, lustrous beauty fashions this very stylish dress, for which the price is only $11.88. Contrasting wool embroidery with gold tinsel threads furnishes the newest of trimmings for the draped blouse and sash ends. COLORS: Pearl grey or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust. Skirt length 38 to 40 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $11.88. 8K13335. Same style for misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust. Skirt length 32 to 38 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $11.88. IMPORTANT! Be sure to always state COLOR and SIZE when ordering. PHILIPSBORN'S Simple One Price to All Policy Is Sweeping the Country. See Page 3. [Page] 10