Thelma and Lowell's Diary: May 25, 1943
She buys a girdle; Winston Churchill is asked about Hitler's state of mind
Thelma and Lowell began making plans for their trip home, going to Union Station to check on luggage restrictions, etc. They then walked uptown and did some shopping. She bought a girdle for $4.10, which translates into almost $72 in current funds. The ad for the Munsingwear Foundette, which dates from the war years, features a woman in uniform sharing reasurrances that even though rubber isn’t a feature of the girdle — due to resources being diverted to the military — the substitute materials would be just as effective for “us girls with a little upholstery.” The ad is being offered by a dealer on eBay.
At the White House, British Prime Minister turned on the charm at a joint press conference with President Roosevelt. To read about it, you’ll need to be a paid subscriber. Why miss the fun? To upgrade, click below and try it for just $5 a month.
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