@Eatons2

Eatons doesn't exist anymore. But what if it did? This parody account will explore that question.

 In the hearts of all Canadians
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In Canada the main rivalry for extravagant windows was between Simpson’s and Eaton’s – the largest department store in Canada at that time, and while they had mostly played it safe with store merchandise, in 1945 Eaton’s decided to play religiously themed carols. #toronto
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Remember the Christmas window displays at the old College Street store in Toronto?
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Christmas in Winnipeg always meant taking the kids down to see the store windows on Portage.
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Twelve classic Christmas songs. This might be the perfect Christmas album.
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Did you love dolls as a child? Eaton's could relate. This photo shows one of the company's Christmas window displays in 1925.
Eaton’s Christmas window display of dolls, Toronto, December 2, 1925 (I0028560)

ALT Eaton’s Christmas window display of dolls, Toronto, December 2, 1925 (I0028560)

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@Eatons2
Archives of Ontario@ArchivesOntario19 Dec 2020
Did you love dolls as a child? Eaton's could relate. This photo shows one of the company's Christmas window displays in 1925.
Eaton’s Christmas window display of dolls, Toronto, December 2, 1925 (I0028560)

ALT Eaton’s Christmas window display of dolls, Toronto, December 2, 1925 (I0028560)

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@Eatons2 do you still have some if these items? Shopping isn't quite done yet...
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As long as you're picking up motor oil, pick up some antifreeze. We guarantee it (squints) will not boil away.
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In the 1970s, it would have been completely normal to swing down to your local department store and pick up a can of motor oil. That's kind of weird to think about
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OK further to our earlier post on Christmas cards, you probably need a bunch of assorted lights, right? Right? We got you covered.
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Its not too late to send out your Christmas cards. Pick up a box today.
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Here's a nice waterproof pullover. I bet that's a pocket at the front that you can put your stuff in. Or turn the jacket inside out and strap it around your waist.
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This would be perfect for tuning into your local AM station and listening to Christmas music.
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Here's a perfect stocking stuffer. A delivery truck piggy bank.
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If I had $1,000,000 I'd buy you a fur hat But not a real fur hat, that's cruel
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An Eaton's Santa Claus Parade Colouring Book bit.ly/3naYI4C
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Now that you mention it, one of Timothy Eaton's horcruxes was reported missing.
Brad Stevenson@settofaze14 Dec 2020
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Looks like it may be the vessel for someone's trapped soul.
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This looks like a tree topper, but its not. Its just some sort of decoration. It is, however, surprisingly affordable.
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You're probably going to be opening a lot of cans doing holiday cooking and baking. Treat yourself to a new Viking electric can opener.
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memento mori
Made in Winnipeg@WinnipegMade12 Dec 2020
Eatons, The Hudson’s Bay, Sears, Simpsons, Simpson Sears, Clarks, Gambles, Zellers, Target, Woolco, Woolworths, the Metropolitan, Kresge, Beaver Lumber, Dominion, Radio Shack, Consumers Distributing, Kmart, Marks and Spenser, Kresge Don’t get too comfortable! It’s all temporary
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