The Rise and Fall of Mail-Order Giants – A Chicago Stories Documentary

The catalogs of Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Montgomery Ward were icons of Americana, beloved and highly anticipated. More than just a collection of essentials and Christmas greetings, the items contained within the many pages of these catalogs reflected the aspirations of American families, as well as the power of corporations to shape the way people shopped and what they bought. The rise and fall of these mail-order giants is intertwined with the history of Chicago and the rest of America.

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