Due to the fire in 1913, Neiman-Marcus posted a net loss. The only other year to post a loss was 2017. Neiman-Marcus rebounded from the fire of 1913 by quickly renting a temporary storefront, stocking it, and getting back to sales in 2 weeks’ time. (The yearly net financial loss was a direct reflection of their massive loss of stock, not their ability to continue work.)
Feast your eyes upon the Sears, Roebuck and Company catalogue from 1914. Here is what less posh, ready-made children’s clothing from the time period looked like and it only cost 19 cents for a dress. Image taken from HistoryOnTheNet website.
Put on your best 20 cent dress and join us for a tour.
