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Toys and games for kids in the 1981 Sears Catalog Wishbook

What were the most popular toys in the early ’80s? See toys, games & fun for kids in the 1981 Sears Catalog Wishbook

See what kids in the early '80s were hoping to find under the Christmas tree by browsing the toys and games section of the 1981 Sears Wishbook catalog!

More than 110 of the original vintage house plans used for millions of 1950s suburban American homes

See 110 vintage ’50s house plans used to build millions of mid-century homes that we still live in today

If you're buying a 1950s house, already live in one, or just want to see how new suburban homes were designed back in the rock 'n' roll and 'Leave it to Beaver' era, we have some fantastic '50s house plans for you!

Retro rooms: See these 12 themed vintage basement remodels, from the wacky to the wonderful (1948)

Check out these 12 retro basement remodels, including a ranch room with a Western atmosphere, created with cowhide furniture, a totem pole, and a colorful pattern for the floor copied from a Navajo blanket.

Vintage Toys R Us catalog: ’80s Out of this World Toy Book (1986)

Take a look back at the latest and greatest toys from 1986 in this vintage Toys R Us catalog they called the '80s Out of this World Toy Book.

Walls with a fashion future! Vintage wallpaper samples from 1940

These 72 wonderful wallpaper samples come straight from the forties, when wallpaper was all the rage.

Going up in style: 20 gorgeous ornate antique elevators

Why take the stairs while you can ride up in comfort inside one of these metalwork 'cage' style antique elevators, made with beautiful ornamental iron? Just tell the bellhop what floor you want.

9 colorful mid-century kitchen remodels & retro floorplans from 1954

If you were planning to get a new kitchen for your home in the 1950s, here are nine of the most popular mid-century kitchen remodels and floorplans you might have checked out!

Groovy walls! 25 vintage wallpaper samples from 1963

Careful selection of wallpaper important By William Pahlmann, Fellow, American Institute of Interior Designers A beautiful design on a fine wall... Click to read more...

Bell-bottoms & beyond: ’70s women’s pants in the 1973 JC Penney catalog

Got pants? Here are some styles from early 1973 when bell bottoms and other types of pants for women were really coming into fashion!

Which way does the wind blow? A look back at antique weathervanes

Vintage weathervanes were made in almost every conceivable design and pattern. Horses, cows, deer, eagles, ships. roosters and even pigs were hammered in metal and used to register the direction of the wind.

Simple and stunning: ’60s skirts & dresses from the 1968 Wards catalog

One national fashion magazine boldly proclaims 1968 the year of the shirt and skirt. And fashions for casual wear - including dresses - are designed to enhance it.

Vintage home exteriors: 18 colorfully-painted Victorian houses (1886)

Bold, rich coloring for houses of the era The day when nearly every building was painted white, and window blinds green, has passed away. It was ... Click to read more...

70s shoes for women from the 1979 Sears catalog

Late ’70s fashion: Women’s shoes from the 1979 Sears catalog

Bright colors, sculpted heels, fisherman sandals and platform shoes were trending in the '70s. Here, see lots of women's shoes from the 1979 Sears catalog!

Swimwear, sleepwear & lingerie from the 1973 JC Penney catalog

Swimsuits, sleepwear & ’70s lingerie from the 1973 JC Penney catalog

Among this swimwear, sleepwear and lingerie from the 1973 JC Penney catalog, you will spot a couple women who went on to become well-known as actresses -- such as Kim Basinger and Erin Gray (Buck Rogers, Silver Spoons).

’70s clothes for girls from the 1973 JC Penney catalog

Look back at '70s clothes for girls from the 1973 JC Penney catalog! You'll find plaids and dots, florals and stripes, denim and corduroy, gingham and seersucker, ice cream colors, country kitchen colors and more.

’60s lingerie, pantyhose, girdles, garters & more from the 1968 Wards catalog

Here, see vintage '60s lingerie - including girdles, corselets, bras, garters, pantyhose, nylons, bras, slips, panties, pajamas and nightgowns - the underwear, foundation garments and sleepwear from the 1968 Wards catalog.

Casual ’80s menswear from the 1983 JC Penney catalog

Casual '80s menswear was something new -- more relaxed than sportswear, but more socially-acceptable than pajamas. The big new star of this era: jogging suits.

Trendy ’80s women’s shoes from the 1983 JC Penney catalog

Looking for some fancy retro footwear? Women of the '80s could select from spike heels, wedge heels, "flats," pumps, penny loafers, moccasins and boat shoes, just to name a few women's shoes from the 1983 JC Penney catalog.

Gold Bell stamps home gift catalog from 1963

Everything for the home in the 1963 Gold Bell gift stamp catalog

This catalog of household goods was published to help people 'spend' the gift stamps they had earned at the grocery store -- much like the better-known Green Stamps.

1983 catalog - Clothes for girls from JCPenney

Fashionable ’80s clothes for girls in the 1983 JC Penney catalog

What was big in terms of fashion for girls in the 1983 JC Penney catalog? Some styles featured grown-up fashion translated into youthful looks - oversized shirt-dresses, dirndl skirts and drop-waist minidresses. See inside the catalog here!

Flower power! ’70s bedding from the 1973 JC Penney catalog

These bold and bright '70s bedding ensembles delightfully epitomize the colorful fashions -- both in home decor and clothing -- of the groovy years.

Clothes and gifts for men and boys in the M Shwartz & Co. 1968 catalog

See inside this vintage catalog of gifts for men and boys from M Shwartz & Co. 1968 -- menswear, shirts, ties, jackets, pants, sweaters, shoes, slippers and gloves -- and more.

Pretty in pink: The hottest styles & colors for ’80s prom dresses (1986)

When it comes to '80s prom dresses, the first thing you have to understand is the utter, absolute importance of Seventeen magazine. And even in the eighties, the costs added up: Dresses ranged from $80 to $200, and most girls said they were spending $130 to $150.

Get laced up with more than 200 classic Victorian corsets

Throughout the 1800s, clothing styles for women changed considerably. Come take a trip through history with this gallery of more than 200 corset styles!

Superheros, cartoon characters & more on classic ’80s sleeping bags

'80s sleeping bags were super-popular because they were functional often featured favorite cartoon characters, TV shows, and even everyday products. Here, take a trip back a few decades to see some of the most popular slumber bags of the eighties!

Top 10 terrible fuzzy toilet covers from the ’70s

"A shag carpet toilet lid cover with matching tank cover" sounds like the answer to a question nobody asked, but that didn't seem to matter much to our counterparts in the '70s. They loved their fuzzy toilet covers, and weren't ashamed to admit it.

For a ’50s bathroom remodel, glamorize with modern pastel colors

Beautyware bathroom in your choice of colors can now be yours at a price you'll find surprisingly low! Modernize & glamorize your home with stunning bath, sink, toilet and shower fixtures in four distinctive, pastel colors.

A slice of vintage Holly Hobbie heaven from the ’70s & ’80s

Holly Hobbie is the old-fashioned girl dressed in calico with lace-up boots and an enormous sunbonnet who now appears on toys, gift wrap, decoupage kits, wall plaques, figurines, collector plates and more.

Loud & proud! Retro sheets and towels with major flower power (1970)

Manufacturers of towels, bedspreads and sheets have come up with bright, colorful offerings to whet any women’s decorating appetite.

Apple Collection Catalog: Rainbow-logo Apple-branded merchandise from 1983

Apple Computer was once known for their apple-shaped, multi-colored rainbow logo. In keeping with that style, you could buy all kinds of Apple-branded merchandise -- from gym bags to running shorts, and thermoses to picnic baskets. Take a look!

Early office cubicles & the new open plan office setup (1975)

Cubicles and open-plan offices were in response to changes in business: 'In the past decade, great strides have been made in the computer sciences, the technology of copying and in word processing. Thus, the office is no longer viewed and revered as a static fixture.'