Harper’s Bazaar May 1951 Page 42

It’s the fashion...it’s enchantment that lingers...it’s Chantilly by HOUBIGANT

CHANTILlY PERFUME $35.00, $18.50, $12.50 , $7.50

Eau de Toilette $3.95, $2.75

Bath Powder $3.95, $4.50

(all prices plus tax)

·NEW! "Perfume that Clings" Chantilly Liquid Skin Sachet A new way to perfume yourself! Smooth Liquid Skin Sachet directly on the skin...it’s warmth gradually develops the delightful  Chantilly fragrance which in this new medium is "lasting as, sachet,  lovely as perfume"! $ 1.85 

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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?