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1916 SEARS CATALOG CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:24 pm
by maria
see pix
Re: 1916 SEARS CATALOG CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:59 pm
by paulrace
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.
Re: 1916 SEARS CATALOG CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 3:05 pm
by GE Frank
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.
Re: 1916 SEARS CATALOG CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:27 pm
by Antiqueluvr
Great find, Maria!