Take a look at people shopping for Christmas season at Saks Fifth Avenue in 1962 through 14 fascinating vintage photographs taken by LIFE photographer Yale Joel:
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962
Shopping For Christmas in 1962