Harper’s Bazaar May 1951 Page 12/13

C00L, confident little suit, Weathervanes tailored by handmacher HAT BY MR. JOHN

There is only one Weathervane* 

hiding its modest price tag under the assurance of good looks. In the fine wrinkle-snubbing rayon Celanese* makes for us in every color. Sizes 10 to 20; 7 to 15. A mere $25.00. At one fine store in your city. For its name, write Handmacher-Vogel, Inc., 533 Seventh Ave., N. Y. 18. 

and it’s tailored by Handmacher 

You'l/l find Weathervanes wherever it’s smart to wear a summer suit. . . and that's everywhere. 

*REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.

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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?