Manufacturer

Simpsons-Sears Limited

Category

Communication Artifacts

Sub-Category

Advertising Medium

Material Type

Artifact

Place of Manufacture

Canada

Period Date Notes

1955

Description

Department Store Catalogue for Simpsons-Sears Fall and Winter 1955

Material

paper

Height

2.5

Width

20.5

Length

28

Unit of Measure

Centimeters

Accession Number

DE2006.40

Catalogue Number

DE2006.40.3

Condition Code

Fair

Current Condition

cover torn and bottom half missing; cello tape on front cover; edges frayed, esp. bottom right front corner; mildew spots and musty smell - 9/2006

Notes

Simpsons- Sears was one of the largest suppliers of consumer goods during this time period, and this catalogue reflects early marketing techniques, styles of this time period, economic trends in Delta, and suburban development that saw distinct gender roles be practiced, which this catalogue adhered to and exploited.

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