Advertising the Product

This page, and the four that follow, add a little flavor to the story, beginning with advertisements. 

The new urban life brings a vast array of new shopping choices. With so much to choose from, it's hard to decide.
Product Advertising, 1890

  Product Advertising
The manufacturing boom is resulting in a flood of new products, from ice skates to industrial equipment

Home and Farm Ads, 1890

  Home and Farm Ads
Advertisers are reaching out to new home buyers, as well as established farmers and ranchers


Clothing Ads, 1890

  Clothing Ads
Ready-made, store-bought clothing is one of the biggest new industries in America


Office and Factory Ads, 1890

  Office and Factory Ads
Businesses are also buyers, and have a wide range of products to choose from


Heating and Plumbing Ads, 1890

  Heating and Plumbing Ads
New technology is on display in the growing market for home heating and indoor plumbing


Health and Science Ads, 1890

  Health and Science Ads
Americans have always been drawn to products that promise better health, or improvements in their appearance