Tea gowns, yards of flannel and pillow-case lace, stereoscopes, books of gospel hymns, the New Improved Singer Sewing Machine, side saddles, milk skimmers, straight-edged razors, high-button shoes, spittoons — some 25,000 items in all, most illustrated. A true record of an era.
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Those Were the Days: Weird and Wacky Ads of Yesteryear by Floyd Clymer, Paul Dickson This historical scrapbook features more than 600 ads from 1890 to 1910. Ads for familiar companies such as Cadillac and Pillsbury appear alongside promotions for the Talk-o-phone, Dr. Scott's Electric Hair Brush, velvet-grip garters, and other curiosities.
Wardway Homes, Bungalows, and Cottages, 1925 by Montgomery Ward & Co. Floor plans, plus exterior and interior views of 80 vintage American homes — from a handsome multi-story residence to a charming three-room cottage. 94 black-and-white illustrations.
