To Gladden Hearts and Lighten Labor

Surprise, Honey! Now get to work.

1937 - via Science History Institute

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Posted By: Alex - Sat Dec 25, 2021
Category: Advertising | Gender | 1930s | Christmas

Comments

The mother should be so glad of those! The train set will keep the boy quiet for hours at a time, and the girl's new vacuum cleaner means she'll be able to handle that daily chore for mom.

Posted by Phideaux on 12/25/21 at 08:28 AM

Nice twist on the ad...Merry Christmas to all.

Posted by Steve E. on 12/25/21 at 12:51 PM

Magnesium?? Must have cost a bundle.

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 12/26/21 at 11:35 AM

In all fairness, she got him a snowshovel and a lawn mower…

Posted by Brian on 01/04/22 at 02:34 PM

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