Tea gowns, bleached damask, and yards of flannel and pillow-case lace, stereoscopes, books of gospel hymns and ballroom gems, the New Improved Singer Sewing Mac

A true record of an era, this unabridged facsimile of the retail giant's 1895 catalogue showcases some 25,000 items, from the necessities of life to products wh

"A dazzling trove for students of Americana." Time...

"From the late 19th century through to the 1950s, Chicago was THE powerhouse of American musical instrument manufacturing. Among the most active makers was the

Faithful reprint of the retailer's Christmas catalog offers a nostalgia-inducing look at consumer goods of the 1940s, from toys to housewares, clothing, furnitu