.Kansas Mercantile
The Kansas Mercantile started out as a Civil War Sutlery and has expanded to carry all era historical sewing patterns, sewing supplies, and is a retail store specializing in nineteenth century civilian items.
Dry Goods! Dry Goods!
–Our stock on everything new and desirable in the way of Dry Goods, for the Spring and Summer trade, has never been as good as it is now. To reduce it as much as possible, we will from this date offer everything at prices much reduced. For the Gentleman, fine wool Derby and Top hats, Newsboys and Gamblers, silk and brocade Cravats in paisley and other colors, Tailcoats, Shirts, Trousers, Braces, and Waistcoats in plentiful supply. For the Lady, Corsets, ready and custom made, Ballgowns by special commission, Chemises, Drawers, Petticoats, Hoop skirts, both plain and ruffled, Bustles, Collars, Undersleeves, Handkerchiefs, Aprons, Gloves, Hair Nets, A New Selection of the latest fashionable Bonnets, beaded Reticules, tape lace Parasols and Fans will be available for your summer comfort. Several of the finest paisley Wraps and beaded Peacock Shawls for the cool evening ball season and every desirable addition to the ladies’ wardrobe can be obtained. For the Dressmaker, hook and eye tape, cotton twill tape for the protection of hems, boning, corset lacing, coutil, corsets of the fanciest oriental brocades, available custom to your order, and the latest in French fashion patterns, spanning Georgian, Regency, Victorian & Edwardian eras. Our knowledgeable clerk, D Lynch will be glad to be of service to you.
S Peters, Proprietress, Kansas Mercantile 951.334.8054 – Awarded Queen’s Award “By Appointment to H.M Queen Victoria” 28 February, 2016.
