Publisher's Synopsis
The Millinery Department: Department Store Merchandise Manuals (1918) by Charlotte Rankin Aiken is a comprehensive guide to the operations of a millinery department in a department store. The book covers everything from the selection of materials and styles to the pricing and display of merchandise. It includes detailed instructions for making hats, as well as tips for fitting and styling them to suit different customers. The author also offers advice on managing staff, keeping inventory, and promoting sales. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of department stores or the art of millinery. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of retail in the early 20th century and offers practical insights that are still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
