Harper’s Bazaar May 1951 Page 4

Pamper Her With Fabulous LUCIEN LELONG Dusting Powder

A snowfall of heavenly powder cased in gala fabrics...the boxes, magnum size, with luxurious puffs of fluffy lambswool.. 

Cachet, in a scarlet cravat print, $10.00. Indiscret, in azure blue ruffles. $16.50, Orginal, pleated in cloud pink, $16.50. Prices plus tax.

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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?