{"title":"Sears, Roebuck \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating collection of \u003cem\u003eSears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/em\u003e in our bookstore, a window into the fascinating world of late 19th-century consumer culture. Known for their iconic mail-order catalogues, Sears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co. brought an array of goods to American households with just a glance through their extensive pages. This revolutionary approach to shopping transformed retail and kept fascinated customers eagerly anticipating each new edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough primarily renowned as a retail giant, the company's catalogues, like the celebrated \u003cem\u003e1897 Sears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co. Catalogue\u003c\/em\u003e, have transcended their original purpose. These catalogues are more than just listings of products; they are historical artefacts that offer insight into the life and times of the era. Within this collection, you will not only rediscover the various products once offered but also gain a charming glimpse into a society on the cusp of modernisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection strikes a chord with those interested in history, retail evolution, or simply anyone with a curious mind. While the catalogues hold a treasure trove of knowledge suitable for historical study, they can also be an intriguing addition to your collection of children's books. Kids can explore these catalogues to understand the past and discover the roots of today's shopping experiences—all through an engaging, illustrated format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the nostalgic world of \u003cem\u003eSears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/em\u003e and immerse yourself in a piece of history that shaped the shopping habits and lifestyle of a previous century. It's not just a catalogue; it's a journey through time, waiting for you to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1897-sears-roebuck-co-catalogue-by-sears-roebuck-co-9781510735057","title":"1897 Sears, Roebuck \u0026 Co. Catalogue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey were Amazon and Walmart combined—the one place to shop for Americans who needed everything: clothes, furniture, tools, jewellery, musical instruments, books, and more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImagine it's the end of the nineteenth century, and, with one catalogue, you can buy everything from beds and tools to clothing and opium. (Yes, opium.) Not to mention ear trumpets, horse buggies, and Bibles. For every recognisable item included in the \u003cem\u003e1897 Sears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co. Catalogue\u003c\/em\u003e, plenty of others are guaranteed to confuse or interest 21st-century readers—like Bust Cream or Food and Sweet Spirits of Nitre. What was once standard household fare is today a sometimes strange, often funny look at what life was once like for the average American family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSears, Roebuck \u0026amp; Co. has defined and innovated American retail for years. As the company grew from humble beginnings, its catalogue selection exploded to include all sorts of categories and encompassed almost everything imaginable; eventually, you could actually buy a house right along with everything you needed to furnish it. Flipping through the pages of seemingly endless items, huge and small, readers will find it impossible not to marvel at such early American ingenuity and determination to allow people in the farthest reaches of a still-growing nation to purchase and receive all the necessities of life and the comforts of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor antique collectors, historians, costumers, set designers, and anyone just interested in the everyday components of life back in 1897, this facsimile is as entertaining as it is educational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46737947492588,"sku":"9781510735057","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24372823482725.jpg?v=1755400783"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sears-roebuck-co.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}