~ The San Francisco Call, February 12, 1911
~ The Illustrated Catalogue & Price List of A. Coulter & Co., Wholesale Dealers in Staple Goods & Novelties, 1878
“Sew a few into your coattail and you can unconsciously carry off a good share of the contents of a small hardware store. With a little outlay and energy, a man can provide comfortably for a good sized family.”
~ The County Gentleman and Land & Water, November 20, 1915
“Special Discount off all Jig-Saw Puzzles sold for use of Wounded Sailors and Soldiers”
~ Jordan, Marsh & Co., Spring and Summer 1897
via internet archive
Anna Held was a famous Ziegfeld girl and is often credited with helping Ziegfeld establish his famous Ziegfeld Follies. Eventually she became his common-law wife, although they did not remain together.
A picture of her on her bicycle (below) was part of a montage of “Actresses as Bicycle Riders” which is still available to purchase today.
~ The White City Magazine, Chicago, IL., 1905
via internet archive
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“Piano played by wireless telegraphy”
~ Charles S. Day; A New Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue, Illustrating and Describing Many Attractive Novelties, Electrical Goods, Useful Articles, Fancy Goods, Fine Jewelry, &c. ca. 1890 ca
via internet archive
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“We presume all of our readers have either seen or read about the wonderful automobile, or horseless carriage…”
~ Hints for Home Builders, 1908
via internet archive
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“No home complete without one of these instruments”
~ Effanbee doll ad, 1950
via Flickr
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“…she can say her prayers just like a little girl should.”
~ Nerlich &. Co., Toronto, Canada; General Catalogue, Season 1938-1939
via Library and Archives Canada
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“The Sleigh Santa Would Be Proud To Bring”
~ The American Eagle Christmas Gifts, November 1918 (American Hardware Stores, Inc.)
via Harvard University Library
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Transparent baby not included.
