https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h Chicago History: Find 2 pictures one of something you found in the 1897 Sears Catalogue. One is something that you find strange and one that you found to be practical. Include your name, it's name, and a brief description. Be sure to explain how it reflects the times or if it something we might purchase today. NO repeats! 1st come, 1st serve. en-us 2020-01-29 19:22:57 UTC 2025-11-16 00:06:09 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042507709 Back in 1899, the sears catalogue sold miracle Tonics. With multiple benefits all in one. ]]> 2022-02-11 14:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042507709 2202378 https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042511505 One thing that sears sold were these pills called "female pills" and what these pills did is they helped women with troubles like hysteria and nervousness.]]> 2022-02-11 14:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042511505 https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042513893 This was a single barreled shotgun with a pistol grip for $3.98. This was used for sporting and I'm sure just for protection. You can still buy this today but with a lot of more steps and definitely not for $4. ]]> 2022-02-11 14:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042513893 https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042515516 Furniture to decorate households, we could find furniture in catalogs today but not necessarily with this style. ]]> 2022-02-11 14:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042515516 https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042516326 the sears catalog sells bikes and medicine 
he also sold weapons   ]]> 2022-02-11 14:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042516326 22009312 https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042516824 2022-02-11 14:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042516824 https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042519429 Ladies Goodyear Welt Lace and Button Boots- Boots were made from the best quality materials, therefore making them flexible to wear. Price for the boots were $2.50. ]]> 2022-02-11 14:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042519429 https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042525705 These would come in either a copper, silver or a gold frame. But were mainly used to keep home invaders out. These would go from 2 - 3 $ in the 1800s. Today they go from 10 - 16 $]]> 2022-02-11 14:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042525705 2205324 https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042525757 A lot of different trumpets for around $2.25.]]> 2022-02-11 14:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042525757 2201585 https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042526373 Sears sold JC Higgins fielders mitt ]]> 2022-02-11 14:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042526373 https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042529307 Alternating Current Electric Belts- These belts would run electric currents into the body to reach certain nerve regions. These were used to treat diseases and illnesses, in which it was believed that electricity was the cure for. The costs were $4.00 to $6.00/ ]]> 2022-02-11 14:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chsd230/1udnjywhzo4h/wish/2042529307