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Archive reference number DX/187
Accession number 1979.645
This advertisement is pasted into an album from the Collinson archive. The text reads:
"Gentleman's slippers and dress shoes
1. A New Grecian Slipper. In Brown Suede with Lizard Collar. Price 18/9
2. Comfortable House Slippers. In Black, Brown, Blue and Red. Fleecy or Leather Lined. Prices 9/11, 13/9, 15/6, 18/6
3. Travelling Slippers. In Zip Fastener Case. Various Colours. Prices 5/11, 11/6, 13/9
4. Evening Dress Shoes. Smart and Medium Shapes. Prices 13/9, 17/6, 22/-
5. Sheepskin Slippers. In Brown, Fawn, Blue and Red. Prices 8/6, 10/9, 12/9, 14/9
6. Popular Grecian Design. In Red, Brown, Blue and Black. Prices 12/11, 15/9, 16/6, 18/6
J. Collinson & Co., 34-36 Bold Street, Liverpool 1 and 6 Eastgate Row, Chester."