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Regular Lubrication: 1942
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 06/18/2008 - 7:24pm.
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February 1942. "Something the matter with your wringer? It probably needs a few drops of oil. Regular lubrication by your repair man assures smooth functioning of the mechanism. If you attempt to do the job yourself, you may find the family wash oiled." View full size. Medium-format negative by Ann Rosener, OWI.
Silver Certificate
Submitted by John.Debold on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 3:46pm.
It appears to be a Silver Certificate as well! No, can't be a tip. May cover the entire repair.
Very Stylish...
Submitted by Redtopp on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 10:03am.
Love the pinstripe dress and white collar -- tres cooool!
Service Plan
Submitted by Darwin'd Cynic on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 8:16am.
To: Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 06/18/2008 - 7:41pm
Brilliant! Take a bow.
Welcome to 1942, where....
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 06/20/2008 - 10:30am.
all repairmen have 27-inch waists.
Pretty Wife
Submitted by Foy Blackmon on Thu, 06/19/2008 - 9:53pm.
I want to touch her apron.
Foy Blackmon
Las Vefas
Nice Belt
Submitted by sjmills on Wed, 06/18/2008 - 11:57pm.
My Dad gave me one of his ranger belts when I was a kid, very much like the man is wearing. I still have it.
Is that a folded up dollar bill in her pocket? A dollar would be too much for a tip back then, wouldn't it, so maybe it's more than a buck and it's for his fee.
A tip?
Submitted by madaco on Wed, 06/18/2008 - 10:02pm.
What's that in her pocket, a folded dollar bill? At first I thought maybe it was to tip the repairman, but a dollar probably would have been a pretty extravagant tip in 1942!
Service Plan
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 06/18/2008 - 7:41pm.
Personally, I've found that a 50-50 mix of do-it-yourself and regular service by the repairman keeps the ol' mechanism in tip-top condition.
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