3. In this simulation you will learn how to manage a budget for clothing with the prices for the clothes from the 1950’s. You will also learn about different stores that were popular in the 50s.

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5. HI! My name is Patty the Poodle! I will be your guide during this game! Just follow me and I will show you what to do!

6. Store History Let’s Go Shopping!! Before choosing a button, click on the speaker to listen to some helpful hints!

7. Ok! Let’s get started! Here are some quick facts about stores in the 1950’s.

8. - Macy’s opened their first store in 1858. They were a mid scale, affordable clothing store. They were known for their amazing themed window displays to draw in their customers.

9. Sears had their first store open in 1925. Their clothes were priced in the mid range prices. Originally, Sears was only a catalog for clothes that were sent by mail delivery.

10. Bloomingdales opened it’s first store in 1861. They were an upscale, fancy clothing store. They were owned by Macy’s from their beginning.

11. Let’s take some time to test your memory on what we have learned this far.

12. Which store of the three opened up first? Sears Bloomingdales Macy’s A B C

13. C. Macy’s That’s Correct! Macy’s first opened in 1858.

14. Sorry. That’s not the right answer. Try to think back to the information about these stores. You can do it! Click here to go back to the information

15. Macy’s opened their first store in 1858. They were a mid scale, affordable clothing store. They were known for their amazing themed window displays to draw in their customers.

16. Sears had their first store open in 1925. Their clothes were priced in the mid range prices. Originally, Sears was only a catalog for clothes that were sent by mail delivery.

17. Bloomingdales opened it’s first store in 1861. They were an upscale, fancy clothing store. They were owned by Macy’s from their beginning.

18. fl Describe the range of clothing that Sears and Bloomingdales sold in the 1950’s. Record your answer in the box. *Hint: Was it upscale or not? Submit If you said mid scale or mid range, that’s correct!

19. Let’s Go Shopping! Okay! Now we will go shopping in the 50’s! I will give you a budget that is enough to buy a complete wardrobe. Make sure you spend wisely! Happy Shopping!

21. Okay, your budget is $50. Make sure you keep track of how much you spend!

22. Go Shopping!

23. Shirts Pants Coats Accessories Dresses Suits Shoes Done Shopping

24. Polo Shirt- $0.99 Tee Shirt- $0.50 Blouse- $2.00 Men’s Shirt- $3.99

25. Chino Pants- $2.98 Jeans- $2.49

26. Cashmere Coat- $59 Spring Jacket- $9.88 Leather Jacket- $4.88 Winter Coat- $7.80

27. Checkered Dress- $3.29 Girls Dress- $2.98 Skirt- $4.95

28. Boys Shoes- $4.95 Sandals- $2.95 Saddle Shoes- $4.99

29. Men’s Suit- $45 Wool Suit- $28

30. Handbag- $1.32 Stockings (2 pair)- $1

31. Now you can tell me what your total was from shopping. Write it in the box along with everything you bought so that you can see for yourself how much you bought for $50!

32. Isn’t it amazing how much you could buy back then for $50! In today’s economy $50 could only get you a couple of shirts and a pair of pants.