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4 weeks to Christmas
5 PAGE PULL-OUT SUPPLEMENT-LOVELY PRESENTS TO BUY FOR CHRISTMAS  

Woman's Own £.s.d. Guide to Christmas Presents 32 to buy for under 20s (about $2.79)?

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Feathered flattery: an Alice band that closely bugs the head; falls on the cheek. From Bourne and Hollingsworth, London, 3s. 11d. (about 55 cents)?

Coty's famous 24-hour lipstick escorted by a golden reindeer. In a choice of two colours, 'Magnet Red' or 'Tulip Pink,' 9s. 6d. (about $1.33)?

Brighten a bride's new bathroom with a pair of gaily striped hand towels. Packed in a 'Bouquet' box, they are 22 by 42 ins. Horrockses, about 16s. (about $2.36)?

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Baby brush set: a dainty present for the new arrival! Available in delicate shades of pink, blue, white or yellow, this set contains soap, toothbrush, and brush and comb. Addis, 7s. 6d. (about $1.05)?

Portable electric shaving mirror: the man in your life, will be delighted with this useful gift-press a switch and a light comes on at the foot of the mirror. Pifco, 17s. 11d. (about $2.50)?

Towel pack: ideal for a soon-to-be-married friend is a charming gift pack decorated with Christmas roses and containing one . hand towel. There is a choice of 12 pretty colours. Vantona, 8s. 11d.  (about $1.24)?

Milk chocolate drops: you will be popular on Christmas morning when the junior member of the family finds this appetizing present . in his stocking-packed in a brightly-coloured cracker. Cadbury’s 2s. 6d. (about 35 cents)?

Cocktail tray set: for the friend who loves giving parties, there is a bottle-and-glass decorated metal tray with six matching glass mats. Worcester Ware, 13s. 9d. (about $1.92)?

French matches: for the man who never has a light, choose this giant box containing 250 coloured matches. He couldn't possibly lose them! From Liberty's London, 2s. 6d. (about 35 cents)?

Handkerchiefs and face cloths: perfect for Christmas Tree presents are a box of six lawn handkerchiefs with three-coloured borders, or two gaily-patterned face cloths packed in a cellophane cracker. Osman, 3s. 11d. (about 55 cents)? and 5s. 11d. (about 83 cents)?

Chest of herbs: an unusual present for the person who always seems tot have everything! There are eight bottles containing bay leaves, mint, marjoram, mixed herbs, parsley, sage, thyme and tarragon. From Fortnum and Mason, London, 12s. 9d. (about $1.78)?

Children's books: junior viewers-and some seniors!-will be delighted to read about Dan Tempest, Sir Lancelot and Robin Hood, those dashing heroes of the TV screen. The books contain plenty of pictures. From most booksellers, 7s. 6d. each. (about $1.05)?

Harlequin pin cushion: for the keen needle-woman, there is a black-and-white Harlequin patterned pin cushion, sparkling with deep pink sequins. It is shaped like a pear-complete with leaf. From Liberty's, London, 7s. 6d. (about $1.05)?

''The Truth about Golf Addicts": a hearty laugh is as good a Christmas present as any. So, if husband, boy friend, or favourite uncle happens to be a golf enthusiast get him this book-the sixth in a series of similar fun books by George. Houghton. Published by The Museum Press, 12s. 6d. (about $1.74)?

Young beauty box: ideal for the very young lady, this coffret contains dusting powder, toilet water, bath crystals and three squares of soap-all with a light flowery fragrance. Bourjois, 15s. (about $2.09)?

Matching bath cap and slippers: an attractive-and useful!-Christmas gift in a flowered, plastic hold-all. Boots, 13s. 6d. (about $1.88)? 

Champagne Bubble Bath: a delicately perfumed foam bath which comes in a baby champagne bottle adds luxury to bath time. Jean Sorelle 6s. (about 84 cents)?

 Visi-Pak coffret: Flowers-in-Ice Solid Cologne with matching perfume in Muguet (Lily of the Valley). Rimmel, 8s. (about $1.32)?

Fair Lady Rose Talc: a woman's most important bath accessory in a pretty pink rose-shaped container. Outdoor Girl, 3s. (about 42 cents)? 

Theatre case: this elegantly designed container in black and gold holds a swivel-stick lipstick in one end, a perfume phial in the other. Goya, 13s. 6d. (about $1.88)? 

White Fire bath salts: attractively packed in a red and gold 'drum.' Grossmith, 5s. 9d. (about 80 cents)? 

A phial of Electrique: an enchanting 'Blue Bird of Happiness'-an ornament to any dressing-table-carries a phial of this famous scent. Max Factor, 7s. 6d. (about $1.05)? 

Matching Galamatic lipstick and nail colour set: in Sea Coral, Lantern Red, Cyclamen, or Italian Pink. Gala of London, 13s. 6d. (about $1.88)? 

Charm kit: the perfect gift for the teenager -her first beauty set, containing lipstick, powder, vanishing cream and cleansing cream. Ponds, 6s. 3d. (about 87 cents)? 

Nail enamel and Lanolite lipstick: packed in a gay peacock-green 'matchbox' with a Christmas tree motif. Revlon, 10s. 9d. (about $1.50)? 

Surprise packet: into a 21/2 inch parcel is squeezed a nylon bristle clothes brush; a red leather manicure set (nail scissors, cuticle pusher and orange stick); 3 reels of cotton and room for needles. 'Lorette II,' from Russell and Bromley, New Bond Street, London, W.l, 10s. 6d. (about $1.46)? 

White metal jewellery: for example, a pendant Egyptian head on a chain, complete with earrings, 10s. 6d. (about $1.46)?; and bracelets for less than 20s. (about $2.79)/ from luna Antiques, 56 Greek Street, London, W.1. 

Three handkerchiefs: white, lace-edged, crisp and lovely, tied with pink ribbon and a lily-of-the-valley sprigs. In their own transparent box. From lax Stores, 10s. 6d. (about $1.46)?

Single long necklace string: beads of mother-of-pearl glass. From Bourne and Hollingsworth, London, 16s. 11d. (about $2.36)? 

Novelty stocking pack: nylons for the toes, a puff for the nose. Keystone, Us. lId. Folding jewel-case: this moire space-saver takes rings, necklaces. fen wicks, 18s. 11d. (about $2.64)? 

Scarves of pure silk: 17-inch squares hand-printed in many attractive designs and in dozens of different shades to tone with every outfit. From Liberty's London, 12s. 6d. (about $1.74)?
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The average price of a new home then was $12220 about 2.69 times the yearly average wage of $4550. Which was about 2.17 times the price of a new car $2100.  Today?