{"product_id":"1908-spring-summer-catalog-boston-store-chicago","title":"1908 Spring \u0026 Summer Catalog | Boston Store Chicago","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoston Store Chicago (“The home of true economy!”) catalog featuring the latest fashions for the spring and summer of 1908!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFounded by Charles Netcher in 1869, this Chicago department store was a major competitor to Marshall Field's and Carson Pirie Scott.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnder the guidance of Charles' wife, Mollie Netcher, the store expanded rapidly and became a leading retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe new Boston Store, built between 1905 and 1917, was a 17-story marvel with modern facilities including a post office, savings bank, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHowever, by the late 1930s, business declined and the store closed in 1948.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e32 pages, including the front and back covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9 3\/4\" x 7 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood condition overall with some age-related wear and minor flaws. The cover binding is a little bit loose, as shown, and there are some small folds, tears, and stains on some of the pages. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973534949626,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/79B24275-B0AC-489F-AFB3-0F3C760CF486.jpg?v=1785697332","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/1908-spring-summer-catalog-boston-store-chicago","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}