Daily Photo — “All I Want for Christmas, 1955”
Use the photos posted in this feature for writing prompts, warm-up activities, drawing templates or as part of a photo analysis.
The median family income in 1955 was about $4800 (adjusted for inflation, that’s about $42,500 today). Using the same calculator, this $1000 doll would cost about $8900 — I think Santa would have been stretched a little thin in both cases! I am captivated by the longing in the little girl’s eyes though.
1955. $1000 doll in lace dress in John Wanamaker, West Chester, lures little girl who eyes it in showcase. Original from Life Magazine, December 15, 1955.
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