What Was Life Like in 1948? Examining a Washington Post Advertisement from Leap Day

Published October 9, 2013

Take a look back at life in 1948 through a Washington Post advertisement printed on Leap Day, February 29th. Explore the culture, trends and more from the past.

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Sigh. How does looking at this advertisement make you feel? This was printed on Leap Day, February 29th, 1948.

Source: Washington Post

Posted in Old Ads & Classifieds
and tagged 1940s, Cleveland Park

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