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Sears Vintage Ads
Sears, Roebuck and Company was once America’s largest retailer, and its print advertising reflects nearly a century of middle-class consumer life. From catalog pages to full-page magazine spreads, Sears ads document what everyday Americans bought and aspired to own.
124
Ads Indexed
7
Decades Covered
1970s
Peak Decade
Advertising Themes
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Middle-class American values and family life
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Quality and value for working families
03
Seasonal promotions and catalog shopping
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Everything under one roof — tools, appliances, clothing, and fashion
From the Archive
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1970s Sears The-Comfort-Shirt – Sears Puts It All Together
Sears · 1970s
1970s Sears Give N Take II – They're at Home Whether They're at Home or Not
Sears · 1970s
1971 Sears – Free Falling Skydivers
Sears · 1970s
1970s Sears Cling-Alon Pantyhose – It Fits Without Stress at All the Critical Places
Sears · 1970s
1981 Sears Craftsman 10-Inch Table Saw – You Can Count on
Sears · 1980s
1968 Sears Perma-Prest Shirts – Is It True a Neatnik Has More Dates
Sears · 1960s
1970s Sears Children's Knit Separates – Our Kids' Clothes Are Made for Mothers
Sears · 1970s
1960s Sears Men's Shoes – Kick the Wear-With-All Shoe Habit
Sears · 1960s
What You’ll Find
This is a sweeping collection spanning nine decades of American retail history. Sears ads cover tools, appliances, clothing, and housewares, offering a unique window into what middle-class Americans bought, wore, and wanted across the twentieth century.
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