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Costs In The 1930s

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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Costs of items During the Great Depression

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The average family income income had dropped to $1,500. (40% less than usual!)

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5 CENTS-$1

FOOD PRICES VARIED BETWEEN RANGE
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SOME FOOD PRICES

  • Eggs- 18 cents
  • Sugar- $1.25
  • Meat- 22-38 cents
  • Bread- 5 cents
  • Potatoes- 18 cents
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TOILETRIES

RANGED FROM 6-49 CENTS OR MORE
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SOME TOILETRY PRICES

  • TP- 9 cents
  • Soap- 6
  • Toothpaste- 27 cents
  • Medical cream- 49 cents
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CLOTHES

PRICES BACK THEN SEEMED EXPENSIVE
But if we look back on it today we see that the prices seem inexpensive.

MEN CLOTHING PRICES

  • Shirts- $2.50
  • Slacks- $3.98
  • School suits- $7.94
  • Socks- 10 cents
  • Underwear- 49 cents
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WOMAN CLOTHING PRICES

  • Dress- $5
  • Robe- $3.95
  • Shoes- $2.44
  • Pantyhose- 49 cents
  • Sandals- 98 cents
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TOYS!!!!

$11-39 CENTS
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TOY PRICES

  • Doll- $1.95
  • Rocking horse- $3.19
  • Stick horse- 39 cents
  • Bb riffle- 59 cents
  • Movie projector- $4.69
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APPLIANCES

$1-$144
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APPLIANCE PRICES

  • Fridge- $144.50
  • Toaster- $9.95
  • Iron- $4.95
  • Radio- $28.95
  • Flat iron- $1.49
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Those were the prices from the 1930. Cloths, food, toys, and appliances.

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By: Brianna DeVries, Allura polotto, Angela DLt, Violet Ruiz

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