A Window Into Early 20th Century American Life

Step back in time with this [1960s–1970s] reprint of the legendary Sears, Roebuck & Company Catalogue No. 116, originally published in 1906. Known as The Great Price Maker, this iconic mail-order catalogue offered everything from farm equipment and firearms to clothing, furniture, and patent medicines — a complete snapshot of consumer culture at the dawn of the modern era.

What You'll Find Inside

• Hundreds of pages of original 1906 product listings with period-accurate illustrations
• Authentic pricing from the early 1900s — a fascinating study in economic history
• Categories spanning hardware, dry goods, housewares, musical instruments, vehicles, and more
• A rich primary source for historians, collectors, and Americana enthusiasts

About This Edition

This facsimile reprint was produced in the 1960s–1970s as part of a wave of renewed interest in Sears catalogue history. It faithfully reproduces the original 1906 edition, making it both a collectible artifact of the reprint era and a window into Gilded Age commerce. Ideal for display, research, or as a conversation piece in any vintage or Americana collection.