You could have your very own sewing machine for only $22.50! Note that it was a foot-powered model but it did come with a 10-year guarantee!
Only $39.90 for a Michigan A Grade Family Wagon…. “we must sell 1000 of these vehicles before the close of the season.” And a 3% discount was offered if you pay in full with your order. Horses not included.
“The Most Stylish Suit Ever Sold!” The dresser has a fancy pattern shaped mirror, 30×36 inches in size. All drawers are fitted with fancy brass handles. The bed stands
6-feet high and 4’6″ wide (full size today width is same), and is made from the choicest quarter-sawed oak. The footboard is one solid piece…… all three of these pieces, plus a washstand (not pictured) would set you back $59.00. Imagine!
OH ~~ THOSE CATALOGS!! GREW UP WITH THE SEARS AND THE MONTGOMERY WARD (MONKEY WARD) CATALOGS. CHRISTMAS WAS JUST NOT CHRISTMAS IF YOU DID NOT HAVE A LIST OF TOYS THAT YOU WANTED AND THE PAGE NIUMBER THEY COULD BE FOUND AT!!
AS THE SAYING GOES:
“THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIEND, WE THOUGHT THEY WOULD NEVER END!”