What does the object (its materials, construction, appearance, or textual description in Sears) tell us about the state of the U.S. in the late nineteenth century?

Browse the 1897 Sears catalog. Choose three different objects that relate to movements, themes, or trends we have discussed in the course (in lectures or the textbook) from weeks one through five. Use the suggested resources listed on the syllabus and other books to conduct research into the relevant movements, styles, or trends. Make informed connections between the object in Sears catalogue and your research. For each object, explain how it is representative of the time period. In other words, what does the object (its materials, construction, appearance, or textual description in Sears) tell us about the state of the U.S. in the late nineteenth century? Choose a range of objects and be sure to explain your analysis.