1920

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Hammacher Schlemmer History

As American prosperity flourishes in the years following WWI, Hammacher Schlemmer, under the leadership of William F. Schlemmer, begins to sell unusual luxury items, relegating building supplies to the basement floor.

1918

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1923

U.S. History

In 1920, Americans usher in the "Jazz Age," a period of economic prosperity. Also, the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution is passed, guaranteeing women's right to vote.

1918

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1923

Catalogs

Hammacher begins its "gnome" campaign - an ad campaign that features diligent little cartoon characters in the pages of its catalogs.

1912

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1923

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