Garfinckel’s was not a true department store, as they specialized in clothing and accessories and did not carry household goods. They had the reputation of being the most fashionable store in Washington. On their famous Third Floor, one could buy copies of the latest fashions from Paris, or the best that American designers had to offer. More @Wikipedia
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