How far back do you want to go?  Aladdin sold kits beginning in 1906, Sears
in 1908 (though they sold plans and supplies back into the 1880's)  Don't
have a firm date on when Montogomery Ward got into the act.

On 8/30/06, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Hi -
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> Thanks for your lead and the quick reply!   ;o)
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> Carl B.
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