The Eaton's Catalogue is often mentioned in relationship to Christmas. Below is a quote from Olive Ibsen (nee Woodman)
"One year we had a grand total of one dollar to spend so we got out the catalogue and managed a gift for each of us. I ordered a pretty calendar for Mother costing fifteen cents" See
100 Years of Ibsen Christmas for the complete story.
Using this quote a group of students in the Tri-Heritage Mondays Summer program came up with lists what they could get for $1.00 from the 1909 Eaton's Catalogue for the family of 7 children ages 1 - 11 and two parents. (see list of items to select from below).
Talia's List
Items without links
- A boys hat cost $.25 see pg 46
- Suspenders cost $.21 see pg 117
- Bracelet cost $.25 see pg 129
- Hair Clips cost $ .10 see pg 91
- Knife cost $.25 see pg 132
- Chou chew Train cost $. 29 see pg 160
- Mens Underwear cost $.50 see pg 122
- Lace Curtains cost $.50 see pg 175
Other items
Click on this link to see the catalogue in PDF format.
