Trade catalogs from First Distributors, Inc.

Date: 1900s

Company Name: First Distributors, Inc.

Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Topic (Romaine Term): Hardware and hand toolsLumber; logging; timber and forestryClocks and watches (including clock-making and watch-making equipment)Lighting (electric; gas; candle; oil; etc.)Ceramics; pottery; glass; crystal; china; bricks; and stonesSewing machines and equipmentCleaning tools and suppliesLuggage; travel; travel services and traveling accessories (including trunks; briefcases; and other traveling accessories)Toys and gamesDepartment store; dry goods and mail order catalogsBicyclesFurniture and furnishingsRecreationCurios; novelties and souvenirsAppliances (household)Clothing (including hats; shoes; accessories; etc)JewelryHotel; bar and restaurant suppliesGarden and lawn equipment and suppliesRadios and radio equipmentCutlerySporting goodsSilverwareTopic: "Hotels -- Furniture, equipment, etc."AmusementsBars (Drinking establishments)BicyclesBriefcasesCandlesCeramicsCleaning compoundsCleaning machinery and appliancesClocks and watchesClothing and dressCollectiblesCommercial catalogsCutleryCyclingDepartment storesDress accessoriesDry-goodsForests and forestryFurniture industry and tradeGamesGarden ornaments and furnitureGarden toolsGlassHardwareHats

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Record Id: SILNMAHTL_14977

Type Of Material: Trade catalogsTrade literature

Notes Content: Wholesaler of giftwares, household goods, jewelry and appliances: clocks, toys, baby furniture, bars and bar sets, baseball gloves, binoculars, furniture, jewelry, drills, fishing equipment, games, knives, lamps, luggage, sewing sets, rugs, bicycles, etc. 1955.Includes: Trade catalog and price listsColor imagesPhysical Description: 3 pieces; 1 box

Record Id: SILNMAHTL_14977

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