Harper’s Bazaar May 1951 Page 38/39

Where there"s news in texture and design you find  a fabric containing Celanese* Acetate Rayon Yarn

· For the first time-denim with a delicate air! Denim that boasts a brand new softness, an unusual suppleness contributed by Celanese acetate, the beauty fiber. This comfortable, casual Burlington Mills fabric is used by Nelly de Grab in one of the season's prettiest "separates" ensembles. In pink or blue. Sizes 9 to 15 and 10 to 16. Skirt about $13.00, blouse about $7.00, stole about $5.00. At all Peck & Peck Shops; I. Magnin, California & Seattle. Celanese Corporation of America, 180 Madison Avenue, New York 16. *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?