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SADDLERS' SHOPS. 



" Completeness — the Secret of Success." 



Considering the variety of articles and the di- 

 versity of colours to be met with in the Saddlery and 

 Saddlers Ironmongery trade, wonder has often been 

 expressed that saddlers' shops do not present a more 

 attractive appearance. In this respect they seem, as a 

 rule, far behind the age. Of course there are in this, as 

 in every other case, honourable exceptions ; but still it 

 must be admitted that generally speaking a saddler's 

 shop presents a very dull contrast to either a draper's or 

 even an ironmonger's establishment. Now why should 

 it be so ? The various coloured leathers used in modern 

 saddlery are as bright and lively as are those of the 

 choicest silks ; and if displayed to advantage, and inter- 

 spersed with made-up articles, plated-goods, gold and silver 

 spurs, and ornaments — such as harness mountings, a very 

 pleasing effect would be produced; and where there is room 

 the whole might be rendered more attractive by equestrian 

 models, in military uniforms, riding habits, and hunting cos- 

 tumes. The addition of hand and travelling bags, purses, 

 and other fancy goods would enhance the display, and im- 

 part an important feature to the stock. Horse cloths, rugs, 

 and railway wrappers, might also be displayed in a 

 manner that would be attractive ; instead of being, as they 

 may some times be seen, piled in a heap like a lot of 

 soiled linen ready for the wash. Drapers know better 

 how to show off their goods to advantage. They have 

 lay figures, on which their dresses, shawls, jackets, and 



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