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This is a complete replica of the revolutionary consumer's guide. This facsimile of the 1897 "Sears Roebuck and Co. Catalogue" presents a unique glimpse of America at the end of the 19th century. Hundreds of illustrations and intriguing text bring this bygone era to life, describing more than 6,000 items, from abdominal corsets and zulu guns, to trout baskets and puff bangs, to bicycle suits and phaeton tops. A replica of the original catalog, this volume features products offered to consumers more than 100 years ago and makes this period come alive by illuminating people's consumer habits, as well as advertising methods during that time. Perfect for collectors of Americana, social historians, and general readers, this catalog is a browser's delight.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is absolutely essential for anyone doing research on the late 1890s, as it lists prices of popular goods and gives a lot of input into what was available. For any Game-Masters(if you don't know what a Game-Master is, don't ask...) running a Wild West game, it is a must!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought this for my Dad as he is so interested in things like this. He thought it was a great catalogue.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Thousands of these catalogues went to isolated farms all over the US. So what you have is a very good idea of exactly what people were wearing and how they travelled at the turn of the last but one century. This is no dry history text book this is real life complete with the costings. This catalogue turned up in everyones mail box so you have here the products for the rich and the poor. Farm machinery, it is here, equipment for the baby, yes that is here too. Everything except food and drink. If you are working on a degree or 'A' level about the US at this time you really have to have this. This is the very first mail order catalogue. A very good price too.
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