1916 SEARS CATALOG CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
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maria
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1916 SEARS CATALOG CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
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paulrace
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Re: 1916 SEARS CATALOG CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
I love how the STANDARD on these early lights was a screw-in connection, since most "electified" homes in those days didn't have any outlets, only overhead lighting. And in those days, 15 amp service for the WHOLE HOUSE was common.
It's a wonder those lights didn't burn down as many houses as the candles did.
It's a wonder those lights didn't burn down as many houses as the candles did.
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GE Frank
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Re: 1916 SEARS CATALOG CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Great ad Maria! I like how it says "Each outfit tested for 5 minutes before shipping". The prices seem so cheap now, but in 1916 that would be a lot of money.
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Re: 1916 SEARS CATALOG CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Great find, Maria!
