Montgomery Ward Catalog, "No. 38 Fall and Winter Catalogue 1885"
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The growth of factories during the 19th century initiated a steady flow of mass-produced, affordable consumer goods--helping Americans increasingly enjoy a rising standard of living. The advent of mail order catalogs and rural free delivery in the late 19th century made these goods increasingly available to rural customers--opening a world of new material possibilities. Catalogs broadened the merchandise selection for city people as well.
The growth of factories during the 19th century initiated a steady flow of mass-produced, affordable consumer goods--helping Americans increasingly enjoy a rising standard of living. The advent of mail order catalogs and rural free delivery in the late 19th century made these goods increasingly available to rural customers--opening a world of new material possibilities. Catalogs broadened the merchandise selection for city people as well.
Artifact
Trade catalog
Date Made
1885
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2002.81.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
Depth: .5 in
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