1935 Chicago Mail Order Company Catalog

Step back in time to 1935 with the Chicago Mail Order Company catalog, a fascinating glimpse into the fashion and lifestyle of the Great Depression era. Featuring meticulously scanned pages, this collection offers a historical treasure trove of everyday mid-1930s clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. From elegant women’s dresses and lingerie to functional menswear and children’s outfits, the catalog captures the essence of affordable, mid-range fashion that defined the era. Explore vintage advertisements for shoes, hats, undergarments, and even household essentials, all reflecting the practicality and style of 1930s America. Perfect for history enthusiasts, vintage fashion collectors, or anyone curious about the trends and textures of the past, this catalog preserves the legacy of an era marked by resourcefulness and creativity in fashion.

1935 Lingerie and Foundation Fashions – garters, corsets, shapewear, bras…

Here are three pages advertisements for women's undergarments from the 1935 Chicago Mail Order Catalog. These include 1930s fashion advertisement illustrations for: "glove fitting undies" "vests" (the top part of the undergarment, looks like an undershirt) "open seat...

1930s Stockings Advertisements: Silk stockings, Rayon Stockings, Chiffon Stockings & More

Did you know that nylon stockings didn't come on the market until the 1939 World's Fair? DuPont built the first full-scale nylon plant in Seaford, Delaware, and began commercial production in late 1939. (according to this article on the history of nylon...

1935 Boys and Mens Fashions – hats, suits, shirts, pants…

It's interesting that mens' suits fashions haven't changed much in about 80 years. Advertising for men has changed quite alot since the 1930s though- and prices! $8.95 - wow. 37 cents for a "fine yarn blue chambray" mens' shirt in a style that looks like it could...

1935 ads for medicines, cosmetics, douches, sanitary napkins… etc.

Wow! This part of the summer 1935 Chicago Mail Order Company catalog got interesting! 1930s advertisements found in these pages include: vanity purses coin purses "smart summer jewelry", costume jewelry Aspirin Yeast, codliver oil, halibut liver oil... Stillman's...

1935 Women’s Dresses and Fashion

All those ruffles and the elegant 1930s silhouette! Totally Old Hollywood Glamor, glamorous movie star inspired. Feminine. Caped back dresses and fancy collars! "Mannish" two piece outfits (which look like our modern skirt suit outfits)... The nautical inspired...
1930s baby clothes

1930s baby clothes

Take a charming trip back to 1935 with this page of advertisements from the Chicago Mail Order Company catalog, showcasing baby bonnets, little girls’ dresses, rompers, boys’ sunsuits, and sanitary hemmed diapers. These adorable and practical garments reflect the styles and ingenuity of 1930s fashion during the Great Depression, offering a heartfelt glimpse into the past.

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