Harper’s Bazaar May 1951 Page 88/89

"I marvel to see gingham given the depth and beauty of brocade tapestry"

says CAROLYN SCHNURER 

"In my experience this is something entirely new. In this brocade tapestry plaid Dan River has lifted gingham into the luxury class. Their translation of my hand woven fabric from Siam is the closest interpretation of native handcraft which I have ever seen. I find it heartening that in these times a huge mill should pioneer new developments in beauty."  

Swim suit of Wrinkl-Shed® gingham. Blue and gold; oriental red and gold. Sizes 10 to 18. $15.00 

At Best & Co., New York; John Wanamaker, Philadelphia; Jays, Boston; Davison's, Sea Island, Ga.
DAN RIVER MILLS, INC., DANVILLE, VIRGINIA
First in fashion, foremost in research
Makers of Dress Fabrics · Wrinkl-Shed® Cottons · Stormwear Fabrics · Shirtings · Rayon Suitings · Yard Goods · Sheets and Pillow Cases
DAN RIVER

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The average price of a new home then was $9000 about 2.56 times the yearly average wage of $3510.  Which was about 2.34 times the price of a new car $1500. Today?