Then : Prices in the Depression

WOMEN'S CLOTHES THEN
Winter Coat $28.00
Leather or Suede Bag $2.25
Bathrobe $1.00
Sweater $1.00
MEN'S CLOTHES THEN
Broadcloth Shirt $1.00
Wool Sweater $1.00
Bathrobe $4.90
Overcoat $18.50
GAMES AND TOYS THEN
Sled that Steers $3.95 - $8.95
Ping Pong Table $23.50 to $37.50
Mechanical Toys 3 for$.59
Doll $1.95
ITEMS FOR THE HOME THEN
Table Lamp $1.00
Portable Electric Sewing Machine $23.95
Electric Washing Machine $33.50
Gas Stove $19.95

Then and Now: Wages

WEEKLY WAGES (general averages) THEN NOW
Manufacturing--Production Worker $16.89 $500
Cook $15.00 $236
Doctor $61.11 $1800
Accountant $45.00 $700

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