1916
Guitars and mandolins were quite popular, and Sears had several matching instruments that you could buy, each pair with their own 'look,' and each with their own charming name.![](images/1916_pair1.jpg)
![](images/1916_pair2.jpg)
Glowing descriptions of every instrument as well. Here's an
example:
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Banjos? Got 'em!![](images/1916_banjo.jpg)
![](images/1916_harp.jpg)
Ukuleles? Mmmm hmm...
![](images/1916_uke.jpg)
Fancy Brass!
![](images/1916_horns.jpg)
An incredible array of harmonicas:
![](images/1916_harmonica.jpg)
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Among the 'normal' instruments, there were certainly some oddities, like this four-string 'Little Joe.' What's that attached to the headstock? It's a harmonica!![](images/1916_little_joe.jpg)
Or how about a nice Celestaphone?
![](images/1916_celesta.jpg)