1891 Scarce JORDAN MARSH Department Store Boston CATALOG Clothing Hats Lamps

Description

"Price List and Fashion Book" [catalog issued by Jordan Marsh and Company, Boston, Massachusetts], Fall/Winter 1891, printed wraps, 12" x 9-1/4", 112 pages, illustrated in black and white, retaining the original unused inserts. Light handling wear and a touch of mild soiling to covers; small superficial loss (about 1") to spine; otherwise clean, tight, and near fine. A sound, attractive copy of this scarce catalog.
An early snapshot of Boston's most iconic department store.
Among the hundreds, if not thousands of offerings are clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, children, and infants (including hats, gloves, outerwear, undergarments, corsets, umbrellas, etc.); linens; carpets; fine (gold and silver) and costume jewelry; fabrics, trims, and sewing supplies and notions; lamps and glassware; clocks; a selection of furniture; advertisements for several other businesses; and more. The back cover features a full-page engraving of the flagship store.
Scarce.
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