Friday, August 6, 2010

Woman's Home Companion - 1902 - Some Wonderful Ads!

A selection of ads from this fabulous magazine...Dress Shields, Ostrich Feathers, Collar Stiffening, Embroidery Designs and Yama-Mai!






3 comments:

  1. the Ostrich farm, now that's a cool ad!
    This place is something So. Pasadena still cherishes.
    (http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Ostrich-Farm-South-Pasadena-CA.html)
    Nothing left to see, of course, but it's on our Metro ride down to downtown LA as we cross over the Arroyo 'gorge'.

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  2. Thanks for the link, I would have never thought the name would have lasted...I'll look for this neighborhood next time we are near.

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  3. send me a 'heads up' in advance when you will be in SoCal/Pasadena area, and I'll give you a list of some places you might like!

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