Welcome to Trade Catalogues and the American Home


Explore domestic consumerism, life and leisure in America between 1850-1950 with Trade Catalogues and the American Home. This resource presents a wealth of highly illustrated primary source documents that highlight commercial tastes and consumer trends, and provide a valuable visual record for a breadth of interdisciplinary study.

Nature and Scope

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Selection Criteria

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Essays

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Exhibitions: The Rise of Labour-Saving Technologies

Uncover the history of domestic labour-saving devices, from early washing machines to advances in lighting and plumbing in the home.

Industries

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