In 1909, Albany’s Babbitt & Co. advertised correct dress for women:
In wearing our garments ladies can feel assured of being cleverly and properly dressed. We give our patrons the very best garments the world produces and at the lowest possible prices.
We have a most complete line of Street Costumes in Panne Velvets, Chiffon Broadcloths and fancy mixtures in long and short coat effects, also fancy Etons.
Our line of gowns for evening wear is a very choice one – some in all-over lace, net, voiles, radiums and crepe-de-chene.
Coats and evening wraps fit for all functions. Fur-lined Coats for day or evening wear, also Fur Coats for Automobiling and driving.
We also show a large assortment of very smart waists, in fancy and plain silks, lace, Cluny and Baby Irish and all-over lace.
A choice line of high-grade fur sets – Ermine, Lynx, Mink, Persian Lamb, Beaver and Squirrel.
Separate Skirts, Coats, Silk Petticoats and Rain Coats in great variety.