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1940 Sears Spring & Summer Catalog

Browse complete, high-resolution scans of the 1940 Sears Spring & Summer Catalog. Mapped with interactive hotspots for vintage fashion, home goods, and toys.

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  • Page 3: Woman's Belted Dress
  • Page 4: Rayon Novelty Crepe Blouse and Six-Gore Flare Skirt, Rayon Sharkskin Two-Piece Dress
  • Page 5: Women's Shirt and Trousers Outfit, Sunback Dress with Bolero Jacket
  • Page 6: Rayon Jersey Dress, Daisy Print Rayon Dress
  • Page 7: Rayon and Cotton Princess Dress, Suede Handbag
  • Page 8: Navy Blue Dress and Jacket Ensemble, Navy Blue Coat Suit
  • Page 9: Zip-On Girdle with Gothic Brassiere, Lace Trimmed Rayon and Cotton Slip
  • Page 10: Peg-Top Fashion Dress, Apron Fashion Dress
  • Page 11: Miss Charmette 1940 Dress, Dress Plus Bolero
  • Page 12: Plaid Tweed Jacket, Fashion Dress
  • Page 13: Sears Exclusive Shutter Print Dress, Printed Rayon Crepe Two-Piece Dress
  • Page 14: Slim Princess Sharkskin Dress, Princess Sharkskin Dress
  • Page 15: Carnation Print Dress, Slim Princess Print Dress
  • Page 110: Rhinestone and Pearl Necklace, Small Pearl/Rhinestone Earrings
  • Page 114: Max Factor Dry Skin Cream, Max Factor Powder-Rouge-Lipstick Set
  • Page 115: Edna Wallace Hopper Restorative Cream, Edna Wallace Hopper Super-Cling Face Powder
  • Page 116: Pond's Cold Cream, Pond's Vanishing Cream
  • Page 117: Satinette Cleansing Tissues, Satinette Cleansing Tissues 500 Sheets
  • Page 119: Hinds Honey and Almond Cream, Jergens Lotion
  • Page 160: Nightingale Step-In Pumps, Nightingale Flexible Pumps
  • Page 161: Sanitizing Comfort Slippers, Hollywood Wear Slippers
  • Page 204: Kleinert's Sani-Scant Pantie Protects, Tampax Tampons
  • Page 227: Ribbon Trim Hat, Trimmed Felt Hat
  • Page 236: Laced Ankle Boot, Plain Toe Loafer
  • Page 293: Hygeia Amber Bottles, Hygeia Amber Bottle Caps
  • Page 294: Quality Band, Diamond Ring
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Date June 4, 1984
Significance Original Album Release Date
Est. Sales 30 Million Copies
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