Harper’s Bazaar May 1951 Page 2

"of san francisco" city of sophisticates and superlatives , Lilli Ann of san francisco

 two rows of buttons are better than one to dramatize the new narrowing silhouette, to point up the smartness of the new uneven hemline, to focus attention on elegant tailoring and finest worsted wool sheen gabardine. This is one of a series of exciting new Lilli Ann suits, designed for spring and ready now. . . with all the marvelous Lilli Ann characteristics, custom innerbody, half-lined skirt, couturier details. . . in navy, black and wonderful spring colors with detachable white pique collar and cuffs. Sizes 10 through 20... about  $100.00. . . at fine stores.

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LOOK FOR THE 1951 FASHION ACADEMY GOLD MEDAL ON ALL LILLI ANN SUITS Awarded for exquisite design, smooth elegance, the custom-made look. 

HAHPER'S BA.ZAAR (Incorporating Junior Bazaar) is published monthly by Hearst. Magazines, Inc., at 572 Madison Avenue, New York 22. N.Y printed in U. S. A. Yearly subscription price $5.00. Reentered as second class matter May 20, 1950, at the postoffice, New York, N. Y., under the Act of March 3rd. 1879. 

Harper's Bazaar May, 1951Vol. LXXXV No.5

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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?