Saturday 23 November 2013

Harper’s Bazaar May 1951 Page 66/67

SHOPPING BAZAAR

Photos by Hans Namuth
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page 66 SHOPPING 
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A foursome to keep you informed-a barometer, eight-day alarm clock, calendar and thermometer in a folding pigskin case. $136.00. Alfred Dunhill. 620 Fifth Avenue. 
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Cocktails for the newlyweds - a sterling silver shaker that holds just a convenient amount for two. By Reed and Barton, $25.00. Nelmor Jewelers, 901 Bergen Avenue. Jersey City, N. J. 
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Cards for the canasta playing traveler, in an imported long-grain goatskin snap case. By Loewe of Spain, in red, blue or green, $6.50. Michael of the Waldorf, 301 Park Avenue. 
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For a fox-hunting friend, a choice of quarry-the big fox. in hand-carved oak, a copy of an Old English newel post, $110.00. The little ceramic fox, $12.50. Smith and Watson, 20 East 55th. 
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page 67 BAZAAR
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A satiric commentary on life in our time. original pen and ink drawings by Saul Stein- berg. The one shown, 141/2" by 23", $200.00. Betty Parsons Gallery, 15 East 57th.
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A leather tobacco pouch that fills through the wide, zippered mouth and pours into the pipe through an outlet at the bottom. $1.50. Wilke's Nut Brown Burley, $3.00. Wilke Pipe Shop, 400 Madison Avenue.
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One of a limited number of chess sets designed and signed by Man Ray, the board in a grained plastic, the Martian-looking chess men in anodized aluminum $100.00. Gallery Hacker, 24 West 58th.
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A refreshing French liqueur for summer - Mirabelle de Lorraine, a clear plum brandy that's perfect with a fruit dessert $9.19 a fifth. M. Lehmann, 374 Park Avenue.
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page 66 Adds 
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Glaring Light or Soothing Sight 
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MARY CHESS Shoulder Covers
Exquisite Sacheted Covers made to snap easily over dress hangers. In French Garden Taffeta or Pastel Satin $4.50 Plus 20 % Federal Tax 
White Lilac - Yarn - Strategy - Tapestry - Heliotrope - Gardenia - Carnation
MARY CHESS 334 PARK AVENUE· NEW YORK, N.Y. 
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A brilliant Remodeling Service for Old Fur Coats . and by mail, too, if you desire.
One of New York's leading fur stylists provides a brilliant means of conserving and re- beautifying your old fur coat. Our special service starts as low as $25.00 and includes: remodeling, ,repairing, refitting, new lining, cleaning, glazing,  2 yr. storage with rip and tear service. Fur or additional service, if needed, supplied at lowest cost. 
For New York and vicinity, phone LA 4-6788 for a Bonded Messenger
Write for FREE BOOKLET H·5 on Mail Order Plan. 

Harry Treu, Inc. Fur Craftsmen, 147 W. 35th St., New York I, N.Y. (Opp. 35th St. Side of Macy's) 
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page 67 Adds 
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YOU are invited to become a member of the Nelmor Sterling Club. Choose from Nelmor’s 221 patterns of world-renowned Sterling Silver by Towie Gorham, Heirloom, International. Reed and Barton, Lunt, Wallace, Kirk, Whiting, Watson, Smith, Tuttle, Alvin, Rogers.. Indicate the pattern you desire below. In a few days you will be "the proud owner of your chosen precious sterling. Pay $2.00 a month for one place setting. $4.00 a month for two place settings, etc. for most patterns. Pay no more than the nationally advertised price. No carrying charges. Each place setting fitted in free anti-tarnish silver roll. First payment is due after you receive your silver. Own and use your silver now - pay for it out of income. 
© 1951 NELMOR JEWELERS

Mail Membership Coupon Today
Nelmor Jewelers - 901 Bergen Ave. - Jersey City 6, N.J.
Enroll me as a member of Nelmor Sterling Club. Send me ____________ place settings of _____________ pattern. I will pay $2.00 per month for each setting. Prices include federal tax and are for one six piece place setting: Teaspoon, Salad Fork, Butter Spreader, Cream Soup Spoon, Knife, Fork.
NAME ___________________________  
STREET______ CITY_____ STATE ___

Heirloom’s Damask’s Rose $27.50, International’s Prelude $27.50, Towele’s Candlelight $29.75 - Old Master $31.75, Gorham’s Chantilly $29.75 - Camellia $29.75, Kirk’s Repousse $28.50, Wallace’s Rosepoint $32.50, Lunt’s Modern Victorian $32.00, Reed & Barton’s Franccis First $36.00 

Nelmor Jewelers, 901 Bergen Ave.. Jersey City 6, N.J.
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Callot Soeurs 
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a Summer Dream Made to order
Pure silk Chiffon with black velvet trim 
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From America's Largest Collection of 14K Gold Charms. PERFECT GRADUATION GIFTS! Commencement Cap, the tassel swings. $9.50. Diploma, with her graduation date engraved, $9.50. Both 14K gold. Shown actual size. Mail orders filled, prices incl. fed. tax. Write today for free booklet "Charms by Marchal", showing over 450 other 14K gold charms.Write Dept. HB5 Marchal Jewellers 119 FIFTH AVE., 56th ST.. NEW YORK 22 
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Rien ne remplace un vrai 
J.Berle DELINEATOR ©. 

No more trying one bra after another! Berle creates for you a Delineator exactly fitted to your individual contours. You'll hardly know you're wearing it. From $17.50 in the world's finest materials. One-year written guarantee. Consultation welcomed. J. BERLE, 26 West 58 St., N. Y. Telephone: PLaza 5-6250 
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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?

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