1800s
Mme Demorest’s Emporium of Fashions (1862)
Mme Demorest’s Emporium of Fashions – 473 Broadway, New York We think our lady readers will be both interested and benefited by having their attention called
Mme Demorest’s Emporium of Fashions – 473 Broadway, New York We think our lady readers will be both interested and benefited by having their attention called
R H Macy & Co: Grand Central Fancy and Dry Goods Establishment 4th Street, 6th Avenue, & 13th Street, New York City. The above cut
I have several acquaintances that I dread to go shopping with, as they are so ungracious and exacting. So how should a shop girl handle an irate buyer and still hold her job?
Window shopping in Washington DC (1926) By Mrs Harland H Allen – Evening Star (Washington, District of Columbia) December 1, 1926 We have always thought
Miracle machines: Chef’s Delights Some critics claim that the only cook who really needs a food processor is one who must feed a dozen lumberjacks
Cool living with pale tones Furnishings in natural woods accented with neutral colors lend coolness to a warm season. Our collection, pictured here, mixes maple,
Yellow Pages made Joe Torre famous for football (1976) You probably know Joe as a baseball star from New York. But he also owns a
Chocolate Tootsie Roll: America’s favorite candy “MY FAMILY LOVES Tootsie Rolls.” “THEY ARE SO POPULAR.” Bring home the treat for everyone in the family. Tootsie
Put great city under one roof Hamburger’s building is finest in west System of hygienics presented hard problems Heating and ventilation systems embrace wonderfully efficient
The 10-year story of what has happened to your automobile dollar An average car of 10 years ago – Price, delivered to the customer: $1,888
The joy of clothing The Qiana Spring at JCPenney Scarfed: A gently-gathered Qiana nylon blouse comes with a little ruffled scarf to flaunt. $18 Softened:
How to play Santa to 12 harried people Low-silhouette blender! / Hear, walk & talk while your hair dries New Nocturne Alarm clock /
Appliances: Gourmet breakthrough Once it was the perquisite of only the grandest gourmets — perfect for pureeing some chestnuts, perhaps, or creating an insouciant little
Vintage shoe styles for women The shoes featured above: 1. Bordello by Pleaser Women’s Flora Boot 2. Eric Michael Esme Boot 3. Frye Women’s Miranda
Meet Alphie & Freddie… They’ve got something to teach. Alphie is an amazing electronic robot who makes learning fun. He plays tunes, question and answer
The store that runs on a wrench An invader from Scandinavia creates a build-it-yourself empire At a cavernous store in the Washington suburb of Dale
Factory price tag on every car? Congress has a plan to guide the buyer How do you find out the manufacturer’s “suggested retail price” on
J C Penney talks about milk “I drink lots of milk, eat plenty of plain foods, and do a great deal of walking,” says J
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