Catalogue No. 38. John Wanamaker Philadelphia. Spring and Summer 1895
Philadelphia: John Wanamaker, [1895].
8.5 x 10.75 inches, 156 pp, in original light green wrappers. Black and white illustrations throughout, one double-page spread in color. Some toning around the edges, a few small chips; very good, with original order forms and a sample of Wanamaker Irish Linen paper bound in.
A fully illustrated and comprehensive mail-order catalogue from Philadelphia’s first department store. Includes the latest styles of clothing for women, men, girls, and boys; undergarments of every variety; hats and ribbons; boots and shoes; fabrics, buttons, and trimmings; household linens; soaps and perfumes; hairbrushes and combs; dressing cases and luggage; lamps; bird cages; carpets and floor coverings; wallpaper; curtains; pocket watches; gold pens and pencils; gold and silver thimbles; eyeglasses, opera glasses, and lorgnettes; microscopes and stereoscopes; art supplies; penknives, scissors and razors; silverware, pots, and pans; clocks; refrigerators and other “housekeeping helps”: toys, games and sporting goods (sadly, these are not illustrated); and myriad other items to catch the eye and open the pocketbook.
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