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1913

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2025

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Cheney Brothers Advertisement, “Shower-Proof” Foulards, March 15, 1913

This is a Cheney Brothers advertisement. It was company: Cheney Brothers and published by Vogue Magazine. It is dated March 15, 1913. Its medium is digital reproduction. It is a part of the Exhibitions department.

This 1913 illustrated advertisement for Cheney Brothers depicts two stylish women in floral dresses made from Cheney silk fabric. This romanticized scene emphasized Cheney Brothers’ commitment to serving fashionable women while also promising exclusive designs and superior quality. The fashion press also impressed upon women the importance of having at least one good silk dress for important occasions.

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