( 3 reviews )
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Posted: Apr 20 2007
An insightful book reproduction, of the goods available to an American over a century ago. Prices are most insightful. Good for the student of imagery. Good for those interested in the period. A treasure.
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Posted: Mar 17 2006
This book offers a revealing glimpse into our commercial culture of consumerism as it was just getting started 120 years ago. It is amazing the things you could buy in 1886! Medicines were marketed to meet every possible insecurity or physical shortcoming. The sale ads are just as persuasive as they are today. A five dollar watch for three dollars! We often do not realize how influential the culture of this era, the Victorian era, was on how we live today.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Nov 9 2005
I was slightly disappointed with this catalog. I was hoping for more house wares (dishes, sewing machines, porcelain ware etc.) and the prices for these items If your interest is for Fashion clothing, jewelry, linens etc. this would be a valuable resource.
