enid collins wholesale catalog, 1973

"for fall 1973 collins belongs..."

"...at formal teas. as always, collins handbags steal the show. even mrs. thompson's secret spiced tea recipe can't compete!"

"...at sorority alumnae meetings. beth carter, known in college as bluejean bethie, returns to make a double impression. she's graduated to DRESSES and delightful collins handbags!"

"...at the garden club's flower show. mrs. johnson worked for months on her roses. but when she won first place, she was a little surprised - because the ribbon went to her collins handbag instead!"

i am speechless. i had to hang on to this post for a few days until i could figure out exactly how to describe the way i feel when i look at these images. but just how to put it into words kept escaping me . it's like trying to describe the taste of chocolate to someone who has never had chocolate before - it's impossible. but let's just say this makes me laugh out loud (and of course that's along with and not at) and gives me a feeling of contentment.

i am very happy that this catalog made it's way into my hands so i can share some of it with you.

Comments

[Sister Diane]

Oh. My. Goodness.

I can't think of anything else to say, either. Those captions could not be more delightful.

[matsutake]

Aaaah! Is that the actual text from the catalogue?? I love it!
My grandmother had a bag like those. It had a roadrunner on it!

[Mary]

I cannot describe the joy I am feeing right now. . .

[Valerie]

Fab laugh-out-loud photos. Very funny.

[Brunettepet]

I collect Collins bags and have never seen a catalog other than on Ebay. Now I need to pursue one! These pics are fabulous.

[Lu]

The last one is my favourite. Amazing!

[Samantha]

You made my day

[Anna]

Hmmm...I wonder what the secret to Mrs. Thompson's tea recipe is?

[cynthia]

This is too awesome. And for real:) thank for sharing:)