“Miss Thrift”
OLD CLOTHES SELLER
Sister of a Peer
Behind the sign Miss Thrift ’ over a second-hand clothes shop in St. Martin’s Lane , London , is hidden a romance of aristocracy and commercialism.
“Miss Thrift" is in reality the Hon. Pamela Boscawem, sister of Lord Falmouth, who, as Baron Le Despenr«r, traces his ancestors hack to 126 k * s the First Baron of England. “Some months ago," says Miss Boscawen, “I conceived the idea of opening a secondhand clothets shop which would provide women with fashionable firstclass quality clothes, hats, and shoes at prices which could not be touched elsewhere." Economically Cleaned "So ‘Miss 'Thrift' came into existence. All my rich friends send me their unwanted clothes, many of which are practically new. Every costume, coat, or hat 1 get is chemically cleaned before it is offered f/ir sale. “Theatrical people are my best clients, and 1 do a large trade with repertory companies which must necessarily possess a large wardrob e.”
Miss Boscawen L T has herself had < stage experience. She appeared in Huntley WrighVs play. 'The Bull Pup” and also in “Grounds for Divorce” at the St. James's Theatre. She won a certificate for acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 359, 21 May 1928, Page 5
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203“Miss Thrift” Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 359, 21 May 1928, Page 5
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