This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
An effective display of kid gloves is made by arranging around the border of the window a piece of wide lace. This can be made fast by pinning to the sash. Cover the back and sides with garnet cambric or velvet. Then arrange the steps to run up three tiers high. From the ceiling of the window to the steps run black tape or braid, on which may be arranged kid gloves of assorted colors. Cover the steps with white tissue paper. On the first step lay black kid gloves in diagonal rows; second step, tans; and the third step, drabs; here and there place a glove-hand in position.
 
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