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March 30, 20171962, Eaton's, Eaton's Catalogue, fascinators, fashion, hats, style

New Hats for Spring

Follow us on Facebook! Baseline CPI 1962 – 15.9 Today’s CPI (February 2017) – 129.7 1962 prices in today’s dollar – 1962 price X 8.16 Today hats are not as common as they used to be. There was a time when women […]

November 4, 20161962, clothing, curling sweater, Eaton's, Eaton's Catalogue, fashion, flannel shirts, long Johns, men's coats, men's sweaters, men's wear, rifles, underwear

Men’s Winter Wear

Follow us on Facebook! Baseline CPI 1962 – 15.9 Today’s CPI (September 2016) – 128.8 (down 0.3 from June) 1962 prices in today’s dollar – 1962 price X 8.10 Men’s fashions in general don’t change that much, but there are some differences. Many […]

July 3, 20161962, bathing caps, clothing, Eaton's, Eaton's Catalogue, fashion, women's fashions, women's swimwear

Women’s Swimwear

Follow us on Facebook! Baseline CPI 1962 – 15.9 Today’s CPI (May 2016) – 128.8 (up 0.5 from April) 1962 prices in today’s dollar – 1962 price X 8.10 The Eaton’s Summer Sale Catalogue features dresses and a lawnmower on the front cover. […]

May 21, 20161962, Eaton's, Eaton's Catalogue, fashion, movie cameras, movie projectors, underwear

Welcome to Now and Then!

Welcome to Now and Then, the blog that compares fashions, technology and prices from 1962 to those of today. Years ago my wife and I were exploring the old abandoned farm house in Alberta where she grew up. Among other things, […]