Those of us of a certain age remember the Madge the Manicurist for Palmolive dishwashing detergent back in the days before Dawn took over the dishwashing world. Along with Josephine the Plumber, they helped many of of us youngsters whose mothers didn't work, understand that women could do more than iron and grocery shop or have an occasional card game.
This morning while I was drying my hair and talking on the phone, I discovered that the bouffant bonnet has reach-in top -- for checking dryness! I'm on the phone with Ready Reference trying to find out who Sally Victor is.
Of her Play Wigs, one woman said: "I received these as a gift from my grandmother and loved them! They did chafe your skin around the edges, and they smelled awful, but it was worth it to look like a Hollywood star! My sister and I used them when playing dress-ups."