1903 Wanamaker Christmas Catalog Clothing & Accessories

Wanamakers was for many years the preeminent department store in Philadelphia, with branches in New York City and Paris. Established by John Wanamaker in the mid-1800's, the store was renowned for its fine quality and incredibly wide range of merchandise. When I was a child in the 1950's, shortly before the stores were sold, my grandmother would take me to ride the monorail that the New York Wanamakers always set up for the Christmas season -- it ran around the ceiling of the toy department!

We have digitally reproduced our original catalog at an extremely high resolution, and printed the pages on an acid-free stock the same color as the original. This is not a photocopy - our methods allow us to retain an unusual image clarity and depth of detail. The true spiral binding, unlike a comb binding, allows this book to remain unharmed when left open at the desired place. Heavyweight clear vinyl covers protect the front and back.

We are offering a number of vintage and classic Christmas and holiday toy and other catalogs, including FAO Schwartz and Schoenhut.

The 56-page catalog includes 14 pages of toys, and many other items, including:

• Friction, pull, and push toys.
• Bell and chime toys.
• Bisque and jointed dolls of all sorts.
• Stuffed animals, some with wheels.
• 22 Pedal and pump cars and toys.
• Mailman, Soldier, "Indian", Policeman, Fireman, other costumes.
• Toy boats - mechanical and sail.
• Children's books.
• Blackboards, school bags and accessories.
• Men's and Women's Fine Jewelry.
• Watches from Elgin and Waltham.
• Clocks.
• Sterling and silver plated flatware and hollowware.
• Sterling and silver plated smoking accessories.
• Sterling silver toilet articles.
• Desk Accessories and Inkwells.
• Ladies' "Fancy Articles": needle cases, sterling garter clasps, thimbles,
• Jewelry of all sorts.
• Fancy leather goods.
• Optical goods and cameras.
• Housewares.
• Furniture.
• China and cut glass, including Theodore Haviland Limoges, Royal Doulton, more.
• Shoes and slippers.
• Men's furnishings.
• Umbrellas and Canes.
• Linens of all sorts.

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A charming and informative vintage catalog, and a wonderful and unusual gift for yourself or someone special.

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