Step into a digital time capsule with VintageReveries’ Old Catalogs category, where the past is preserved through the meticulous scanning of historical catalogs from a personal collection. This section is a labor of love, showcasing scans of the entire 1935 Chicago Mail Order Company catalog, among other treasures. These digital archives offer a window into the styles, trends, and cultural norms of yesteryear, captured in the pages of catalogs that once connected people to the fashion and goods of the era.
Our collection is not for sale but is presented as a resource for enthusiasts, historians, and anyone fascinated by the evolution of fashion and society. Through these vintage catalog scans, we invite you to explore the rich tapestry of history, design, and everyday life as cataloged by generations before us. From the comfort of your screen, delve into the sustainable chic of the past, and join us in appreciating the timeless elegance and historical significance curated with care in these pages.
Here are the cover and first few pages of the Chicago Mail Order Company's 1935 Summer Catalog (it says "Sale Ends August 31, 1935" on the bottom of the front cover). These first few pages, after...
These fashion illustrations show what women wore in 1913, and what was in style. Apparently, embroideries were the rule, and placed where there was the smallest excuse for them. This illustration shows three fashionable early 1900s women and a little girl. On the right side is an advertisement for a Venus adjustable dress form. The text includes detailed descriptions and how to order the dress patterns to make the fashions the models illustrated are wearing.
Four fashionable fall dresses, perfect for the season of 1924. Illustrated on models with fashionably bobbed hair, 1920s flapper dresses, and one is wearing a cloche hat. It's an advertisement for...
Here are the last 11 pages from the Summer 1935 Chicago Mail Order Company catalog. They're filled with advertisements for silks, viole, pre-made lace for dresses, tahiti prints, polka dot printed...
Here are some scans from the 1935 Chicago Mail Order Company of curtains (swagger sets were "new and stylish"), bedspreads of Cretonne, double loop quality towels, 87 inch seamless unbleached...
Blue seems to be very much in style for womens suits and coats in 1935! Tailored and neat, only $5.98 for a blue tweed coat, skirt, and vestee. The matching hat, which came in 3 modes, could be...
These are some very smart summer hat advertisements showing off the wide variety of womens hats that were in fashion in 1935. Wide brim, short brim, anything but the old cloche of the 20s! As I'm...
This was another rather random seeming 1930s advertisement page from the Chicago Mail Order Catalog. On this scanned page are advertised shirts for men, including "Sandforized" that include a tie...
Explore the 1935 Chicago Mail Order Company Catalog to uncover the elegant yet practical undergarments of the 1930s. From bias-cut rayon slips to bloomer-style panties and transitional bras, these vintage fashion scans reveal how intimate apparel reflected the Art Deco era and embraced function and style during the Great Depression. Don’t miss a surprise pajama advertisement in this fascinating glimpse into history.
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.
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"...
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...
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...
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...
Step back in time to 1935 and discover the timeless elegance of 1930s women’s fashion! Featuring Old Hollywood-inspired glamour, feminine caped-back dresses, dramatic collars, and the rise of “mannish” two-piece outfits, this era balanced chic sophistication with practical designs. Highlights include nautical-themed styles, crepe fabric dresses, and even a sport dress designed with a “suntan back” for that healthy glow. Explore vintage scans from the 1935 Chicago Mail Order Company Catalog and get inspired by the blend of movie star glamour and everyday practicality that defined the decade!
These useful measuring guides and charts, found on the back of the ordering form of this 1935 family fashion catalog, include concise measuring instructions for clothing which are probably still...
Here are some summer dress fashions from the 1935 Chicago Mail Order Catalog, including two full color pages. These old fashion catalog scans are lovely illustrations of the 1930s silhouette...
At the end of the massive 1935 shoe section, there's these two pages which include a miscellany of men's summer suits, summer shoes, mens underwear (with a chest supporter that zips on??)... and the...
These 1930s catalog scans start with the postage rate chart for 1935, and includes the next 13 pages of shoe advertisements! It's interesting to see how much they charged for postage in the 30s......
