Front page or cover of the mail order catalog no. 5, vol. 50 of the Philipsborn's Company from Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., for fall and winter 1922-23. Welcome to Your New Style Book. America's Best Styles. America's Lowest Prices. 1B15600 [and] 1B15601. All Wool Polo Coat. FUR Trimmed. For Description See Page 2. $11.95 Prepaid. Fall and Winter 1922-23. PHILIPSBORN'S, CHICAGO. Styles Approved by IRENE CASTLE [U.S.-American society dancer and film actress, 1893-1969]. Title illustration/title drawing: unknown/unsigned. [Page 1]

3,000 [in] 1890—CUSTOMERS—3,000,000 [in] 1922. The Answer is PHILIPSBORN'S 32 year Old SLOGAN! "America's Best Styles." "America Lowest Prices." Description of Coat on Cover. 1B15600. A model that heads the style procession is this handsome all wool polo coat, fur collar and cuffs. Wonder value. Venetian lining to waist. COLORS: Reindeer, Havana brown or sorrento (dark Copenhagen blue). SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; length 45 in. PRICE, PREPAID, $11.75. 1B15601. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; length 45 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $11.75. ALL Wool Velour. Silk Lined. FUR Trimmed. 1B15500. The Tuxedo collar of beaverette fur lends dressy style to this all wool velour suit. Trimmed with silk stitching as pictured. Belted and pocketed skirt. Silk lined. COLORS: Havana brown or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; coat length 36 inches; skirt length 36 to 39. PRICE, PREPAID, $19.98. 1B15501. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $19.98. All Wool Double Warp Serge. 1B15502. Stylish and serviceable all wool double warp serge suit with silk braid trimming. Flowered Tussah silk lining. Tailored skirt with belt and pockets. COLORS: Navy blue or black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39. PRICE, PREPAID… $12.78. 1B15503. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 in. PRICE, PREPAID, $12.78. All Wool Double Warp Serge. 1B15504. Stunning all wool double warp serge suit with loose flare back and silk braid embroidery. Flowered sateen lined coat. Skirt has belt and pockets. COLOR: Navy blue only. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $12.95. 1B15505. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $12.95. IRENE CASTLE More Popular than Ever Endorses PHILIPSBORN'S STYLES! 1922 is a PHILIPSBORN Year! Copyright, 1922, by PHILIPSBORN'S, Chicago. "PHILIPSBORN'S" Style and Shopping Guide Vol. 50, No. 5, August, 1922. [Page 2]

I am your IDEAL. I am the MIRACLE of MAIL ORDER SERVICE – your own IDEAL COME TRUE. Touched by the magic Wand or STYLE, I became the living embodiment of BEAUTY and of VALUE. I am FASHION'S own interpretation of the AUTUMN and WINTER modes. In me is revealed the very Spirit of PHILIPSBORN'S devoted for 32 years to the service of mail order shoppers. I am the type or VALUE that you will find, MULTIPLIED 3,000 TIMES, in this PHILIPSBORN'S new 312 page Style Book. I am a MESSENGER OF SAVINGS, – ECONOMY PERSONIFIED. I am ready to come at your call. My Mission is to please you and to prove the Truth of PHILIPSBORN'S Original slogan: AMERICA'S BEST STYLES. AMERICA'S LOWEST PRICES. If you, send for me, I will come to you PREPAID – and the same is true of the other 3,000 matchless BARGAINS that await you here. There are no additional charges to be paid. It matters not where you live – whether it is one or 10,000 miles from Chicago – it matters not whether I tip the scales at 14 ounces or 14 pounds – you need not add 16¢, 18¢, 22¢ or 24¢ or anything and the same is true of Everything in this Catalogue. I am acclaimed by critics and society leaders as the last word in style and smartness. Their tributes of admiration are summed up in a single sentence: "THE LOVELIEST STYLE, THE MOST MARVELOUS VALUE, IN THE HISTORY OF BUYING BY MAIL." All Wool Tricotine. Silk Lined. 1B15506. I am the best style and the greatest value of the century. Just that, nothing less. I am made of fine all wool tricotine, and silk lined. The season's most fashionable suiting. I have a modish 38-inch coat with choker collar of self-material. Self-material strips trim collar and skip of coat as shown. All-around cross-over shoestring belt. Silk lining. Skirt with pockets and belt. If you have ever heard of or seen a value that even approaches me, send me back and you'll get your money instantly. I am worth every penny of $22.00. COLORS: Navy blue or black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $14.98. 1B15507. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $14.98. I also request, – AS A SPECIAL FAVOR – that you tell your friends and neighbors about me and the surprising values offered in this Style and Shopping Guide. Have them send for a catalogue or loan them yours – they will thank you as well as PHILIPSBORN'S. Charming IRENE CASTLE Endorses – PHILIPSBORN'S STYLES and VALUES. CHICAGO, ILL. How to Return Goods—See Index—Page 306. [Page] 3

A Blaze of Glory. PHILIPSBORN'S Fall Styles Endorsed by—The Best Dressed Woman in the World! "Irene Castle." All Wool Velour Lined Fur Trimmed. 1B15508. Here is a suit value that positively eclipses all our previous offerings, and can be justly called the greatest suit bargain in America. We are proud of this handsome all wool velour suit and we are sure that you will be more than pleased with its becomingness, serviceability and splendid value. 38-inch coat designed with tucked side panels, smartly shaped front with silk stitching and sash ties at sides. Rich silky moufflon fur in rich cinnamon shade is used for collar and cuffs. Silk lining. Belted and pocketed skirt. COLORS: Sorrento (dark Copenhagen blue), Havana brown or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $24.98. 1B15509. Same style for misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $24.98. HOW TO ORDER. Always state bust measure in ordering suits. Take measurements loosely over a dress, and order a size larger than you would take in a dress. For example, if you take a 38-inch bust in a dress, order your suit in size 40 bust. PHILIPSBORN'S. You Save the Cost of All Delivery Charges When You Shop at PHILIPSBORN'S—We Prepay Everything. [Page] 4**

Wake up to the FACT that PHILIPSBORN'S Styles are America's Best, PHILIPSBORN'S Prices are America's Lowest! Descriptions for Page 5. All Wool Velour. Silk Lined and All Wool Serge. 1B15510. This all wool velour suit shows charming originality of style in its wide front and back panels with embroidery at sides. Krimmer fur fabric fashions new style, high standing collar, panel trimming and cuffs. Embroidered oversleeves as pictured. Side front fastening. Unbelted. Coat 34 inches long. Flowered satin de chine lining. Skirt with belt and pockets. COLORS: Sorrento (dark Copenhagen blue), reindeer, or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $21.50. 1B15510X. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $21.50. 1B15511. Same style as 1B15510 only made of navy blue all wool double warp serge. Sateen lining. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $14.98. All Wool Double Warp Serge Fur Trimmed. 1B15512. Here is the very newest creation in an all wool double warp serge suit at a low price never before equalled [sic!] by any mail order house. The stylish 34-inch coat has trimming straps with two-tone silk braid embroidery and arrowheads all around lower part. Kit coney fur collar. Flare sleeves. All-around cross-over belt. Flowered sateen lining. Belted and pocketed skirt. COLOR: Navy blue only. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $12.98. 1B15513. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $12.98. All Wool Velour. 1B15514. Grace is reflected in every line of this charming all wool velour suit with its youthful rippled back coat and caracul fur fabric trimming. Jaunty 32-inch coat is designed with caracul fur fabric border with harmonizing silk twist stitching as pictured. Choker collar, trimmed to match. Bell-shaped sleeves. Skirt with pockets and belt. COLORS: Sorrento (dark Copenhagen blue), Havana brown or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $19.88. 1B15515. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 32 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $19.88. For Descriptions of These Last Minute Suits see Page 4. CHICAGO, ILL. Save and Save—Save This Catalog and Save Money—Put It Where You Can Always Find It. [Page] 5

Models Three from GAY PAREE! Savings Sure! Delivery Free! Descriptions for Page 6. All Wool Velour. Silk Lined! Fur Trimmed. 1B15516. "Tres chic," the Parisienne would say of this very smart all wool velour suit, and she would be amazed at the very low price. Straight and trim of line is the unbelted 34-inch coat, with its fancy silk stitching, self-material straps, and slashed sides. Beaverette fur collar provides the rich finish that fur always gives. Bell-shaped sleeves with stitching and button trimming. Full silk lining. Well-tailored skirt has slot pockets and all-around belt. One of America's best suit styles at America's lowest prices. COLORS: Sorrento (dark Copenhagen blue), Havana brown, or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skit, length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $19.98. 1B15517. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $19.98. All Wool Mannish Wear Serge. 1B15518. The well-dressed French woman does not consider her wardrobe complete without a tailored suit or as she calls it her "tailleur." One of the best versions of the season's tailored suits is this model of all wool double warp serge. The smart 36-inch length coat displays silk braid trimming and button groups in a fashionable design at the sides of front and back as pictured. New style "Johnny" collar. All-around cross-over belt. Braid and button-trimmed sleeves. Venetian lining. Belted and pocketed skirt. COLORS: Navy blue or black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $12.88. 1B15519. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $12.88. All Wool Velour. Silk Lined. Fur Trimmed. 1B15520. Be the first in your town to wear this stylish all wool velour suit, one of the most charming styles that Paris has sent us this season. Hand embroidery forms a lavish trimming for the lower part of the dressy 36-inch coat, sides slashed in the newest style as pictured. Bell-shaped sleeves hand embroidered to correspond. Large Tuxedo collar of beaverette fur. All-around shoe-string sash belt. Full silk lining. Skirt has pockets and belt. A very fashionable suit at a real price sensation. COLORS: Havana brown or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $28.88. 1B15521. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $28.88. PHILIPSBORN'S. PHILIPSBORN'S Millinery Offers Becoming Hats for Every Age and Every Face. Prices the Lowest in America. [Page] 6

"It's by the VALUES you GIVE that I know you" Says Mrs. Jay Reimer. Philipsborn's, Chicago. Roscoe, Ill. Gentlemen – Even if you did not put your name on the outside of the catalog I could tell my Philipsborn's Style Book. Its by the Values you give that I know you. Yours very truly Mrs. Jay Reimer. We never publish a letter without permission. All Wool Velour. Silk Lined. Fur Trimmed. 1B15524. Did you ever see a more handsome suit? An all wool velour model for only $22.75. Soutache and braid embroidery forms a deep border all around 38-inch coat Bell-shaped sleeves trimmed to correspond. Slot pockets. Sash belt. Beaverette fur collar. Coat silk lined. Belted and pocketed skirt. COLORS: Navy blue or brown. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $22.75. 1B15525. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $22.75. All Wool Tricotine. Silk Lined. 3 Piece Suit. 1B15522. One of the newest versions of the fashionable three-piece suit is this becoming all wool tricotine model. It consists of a semi-fitting dress and new style long coat (length 40 inches). One of the very newest models. Close-set rows of silk braid provide a smart trimming for both coat and dress. All-around sash belt. Silk lined coat. COLORS: Navy blue or black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $28.98. 1B15523. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID $28.98. CHICAGO, ILL. Complete Index on Page 306. Order at Our Risk. You Are the Judge—Your Money Back If You Are Not Satisfied. [Page] 7

Don't Imitate the Good Dressers. LEAD them with – PHILIPSBORN'S Styles!! All Wool Velour. Beaded Emb'dy. Silk Lined. Fur Trimmed. 1B15526. Bead trimming is a prominent feature of the season's new suits as reflected in this advance style all wool velour model. Steel bead hand embroidery forms a decorative design all around the lower part of the 34-inch coat. Bell-shaped sleeves embroidered to correspond. Beaverette fur collar may be worn in choker or cape style. Slot pockets. All-around belt. Silk lining. Skirt with belt and pockets. COLORS: Havana brown or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirts length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $19.98. 1B15527. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $19.98. All Wool Velour. Silk Lined. Fur Trimmed. 1B15530. The new blouse coat is a striking feature of this all wool velour suit. Silk stitching as pictured. Bell-shaped sleeves. Beaverette fur collar. Silk lining. Skirt has belt and pockets. COLORS: Havana brown or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID $24.98. 1B15531. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID $24.98. All Wool Double Warp Serge. Worth $15.00. (MONEY SAVING $12.98 SPECIAL) 1B15528. A wonderfully stunning style in an all wool double warp serge suit. Stylish 34-inch coat, silk stitching and silk braid trimmed. Choker collar. Slot pockets. All-around belt. Durable sateen flowered lining. Skirt has belt and pockets. COLORS: Navy blue or black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREP'D $12.98. 1B15529. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREP'D $12.98. PHILIPSBORN'S. PHILIPSBORN'S Yard Goods Department for a Variety of Splendid Fabrics Most Economically Priced. Pages 252 to 277. [Page] 8

If we handed you the Actual CASH you would Count it! Our Prepay Plan amounts to the Same Thing. All Wool Double Warp Serge! Worth $15.00. SPOT IT! (PHILIPSBORN'S PROOF OF VALUE $12.88) Special Value. 1B15536. Your new fall and winter suit is here at a bargain price. Unusual value. This all wool double warp serge model has smart 38-inch coat with silk braid in panel fashion. Choker collar. All-around belt. Durable flowered sateen lining. Belted and pocketed skirt. COLORS: Navy blue or black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $12.88. 1B15537. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $12.88. All Wool Velour. Silk Lined. Fur Trimmed. 1B15534. Stunning all wool velour suit with stylish 36-inch box plaited coat. Silk stitching and arrowheads as pictured. Moline fur collar. Belted at sides. Silk lining. Skirt has pockets and all-around belt. COLORS: Havana brown, Sorrento (dark Copenhagen blue), or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 in. PRICE, PREPAID, $24.88. 1B15535. For misses and small women. SIZES 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID, $24.88. All Wool Tricotine. Silk Lined. 1B15532. It is such values as these that have brought us over three million customers. Every suit sold means a new customer for PHILIPSBORN'S. Once you get this all wool tricotine suit home, and see for yourself the smart, becoming style and the wonderful quality of the material, you, too will be convinced that Philipsborn's is the place for bargains. Stylish 36-inch coat trimmed with self-material straps and four rows of hand embroidery. Self-material choker collar. All around shoe-string belt. Coat silk lined. Skirt with pockets and all-around belt. COLORS: Navy blue or black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $21.88. 1B15533. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 inches. PRICE, PREPAID to your home, $21.88. CHICAGO, ILL. PHILIPSBORN'S Quality Footwear Famous for Its Correct Style and Moderate Pricing. Season's Popular Lasts and Leathers. Pages 176 to 215. [Page] 9

Three PARIS Coquettes Make their Best Bow to You! in the NEWEST PHILIPSBORNS STYLES. All Wool Velour. Fur Trimmed. Silk Lined. ($21.98. SPECIAL Philipsborn's Savings BARGAIN) Worth $27.50. 1B15538. Handsome embroidery gives new and dressy style to this all wool velour suit with beaverette fur collar. Full silk lined 34-inch coat. All-around belt. Skirts with belt and pockets. COLORS: Havana brown, reindeer or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID $21.98. 1B15539. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 in. PRICE, PREPAID $21.98. All Wool Velour. 1B15540. Wonderful bargain in fashionable all wool velour suit with silk stitching in ornamental design at both front and back. Smart 38-inch coat with imitation flowered Venetian lining. Belted and pocketed skirt. COLORS: Havana brown or navy blue. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 inches. PRICE, PREPAID $12.88. 1B15541. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 in. PRICE, PREPAID $12.88. All Wool Double Warp Serge. 1B15542. Smart suit of all wool double warp serge, trimmed with silk braid embroidery and stitching. Coat (34 inches long) lined with flowered sateen. Bell-shaped sleeves. Skirt with pockets and belt. COLORS: Navy blue or black. SIZES: 32 to 44 bust; skirt length 36 to 39 in. PRICE, PREPAID $12.68. 1B15543. For misses and small women. SIZES: 32 to 38 bust; skirt length 34 to 36 in. PRICE, PREPAID $12.68. PHILIPSBORN'S. Furs and Hats of Distinction to Accompany Your New Suit Shown on Pages 19 to 37 and 132 to 145. Wide Range of Styles, Most Reasonably Priced. [Page] 10*