Harper’s Bazaar May 1951 Page 98/99

On the Banks of the Nile

Photos by RICHARD AVEDON

Opposite: In Paisley-printed Bates cotton, turquoise on cream, a dress with a corset-cover bodice - gored and shaped, with a low lace-edged neck. By Carolyn Schnurer. $25.00. 

Best. 

· Opposite: A corset-cover bodice in white cotton lawn, and crush-pleated knickers of flame red Everfast sailcloth. By Tina Leser. $45.00. 

Best. 

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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?