Category: Ladies only!
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Sirens Should be Seen and Not Heard
Sirens Should Be Seen and Not Heard Gingold 1963 Submitter: I found this delightful item in my mid-sized public library’s 800s. While humour books are always a good fit for our collection, anything this old is unlikely to appeal. Given the number of 60s popular culture references in this one, it was…
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Advice from Zsa Zsa
How to Catch a Man How to Keep a Man How to Get Rid of a Man Gabor 1970 Youngsters, you probably don’t remember the Gabor sisters. They were kind of like proto-Kardashians. Zsa Zsa and her sister Eva were Hollywood glitterati from the old days. Both sisters racked up quite…
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Ask a Man
Always Ask a Man the key to femininity Dahl 1965 (paperback: 1967) Ladies! Your wait is over! Arlene Dahl is here to tell you all the insider secrets of catching and keeping a man. Inside you will find tons of helpful tips on fashion, hair, makeup,and even romance! Evidently, the…
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Your Secret Powers as a Woman
Your Power as a Woman How to Develop and Use It Archer 1957 Direct from the late 1950s, this book is the answer to all your questions! You can be happy with a few simple “fixes”. In the 4th picture below, do an assesment of your physical attributes, in the…
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Pregnancy Fashion Sewing
Patterns for Pregnancy Musgrave 1987 Submitter: I worked in a large city public library for about 2 years where I located this relic of 1980’s maternity fashion. Patterns for Pregnancy is an interesting concept: sew your own maternity clothing for a fraction of the cost of buying new clothes. While the concept is a…
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Fashion for Pregnancy
Maternity Style How to Look Your Best When You’re at Your Biggest Brinley 1985 I am not sure this book delivers the part on “looking your best.” I think my favorite of these fashions are the business suit and of course the “getting comfortable” clothes. I do remember when the…
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