Get More out of Life with Coffee

 The House of Swansdown serves Pan-American Coffee Colors.

 

Mademoiselle Magazine, March 1942

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com

 

Mademoiselle Magazine, March 1942

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com

'We've stolen the colors from "The Americas' favorite drink -- Coffee."

Stimulating, rich tones that are right for dress and casual occasions. Here, a coat and a suit tailored to perfection in pure wool. Colors: Cafe con Leche (Beige), Coffee Bean (Brown) Green Coffee, and Coffee Berry (Red). The suit about $35. The coat about $30. For partial list of stores where they may be bought see preceding page, or for store in your city write to The House of Swansdown, 500 seventh Ave., New York City.

Mademoiselle Magazine, March 1942

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com

Mademoiselle Magazine, March 1942

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com

Left: Two-piece tailleur with all 'round pleated skirt and jacket smoothly nipped in back. Under $35.

Right: Rococo braiding on softly fitted dress coat with a sailor collar. Under $35.

Both in Coffee Colors in rich textured all-wool crepe. Lined with Duchess Rayon. Plackets by Kover Zip.

 

To see what these dollar amounts would be today, follow this link--   www.aier.org/cost-of-living-calculator/

 

Additional scans from this magazine can be viewed in my Flickr album--

https://www.flickr.com/photos/vintagestitches/albums/72157718571132002 

Mademoiselle Magazine, March 1942

Jessica Hartman Jaeger Collection | VintageStitches.com