Originally Posted by
Dandish
I picked up some fabric at the thrift store today - a green gingham - that still had a JC Penney tag on it. It was apparently a remnant, 1-1/4 yards, with a price of 79 cents. I never knew Penney's had sold fabric - does anybody know when they stopped? I'd like to know if this is a true cotton gingham, too. I'd post a pic, but it's already in the washer. Perhaps later.
JCPenny and Sears both sold fabric, not only in their stores but also in their catalogs. I know I bought some when my older DD was young. She's almost 45 now. I'd say up until 1970 at least.