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nuggets from the past
Nov. 8th, 2005 03:08 pmFrom NYC, our friend Dan Jacobson writes:
Just thought I would share something with you that I saw in the Times. It's an excerpt from a book called 'Strange Red Cow: And Other Curious Classified Ads from the Past" by Sara Bader. This is a classified ad from a New York paper (name of paper not specified) dated Dec. 21, 1861:
A young lady, country bred, but easily tamed and civilized, would like to correspond with a city gentleman, with a view to matrimony. It is necessary for him to be wealthy, and not less than forty years of age, as she would "rather be an old man's darling than a young man's slave." The advertiser is 21, and presumes her manner and appearance will recommend her to tastes not over fastidious; also, a lady of position, and will expect replies from responsible parties only; therefore, triflers, take heed. -- Address Matilda, Station D Post Office.
Just thought I would share something with you that I saw in the Times. It's an excerpt from a book called 'Strange Red Cow: And Other Curious Classified Ads from the Past" by Sara Bader. This is a classified ad from a New York paper (name of paper not specified) dated Dec. 21, 1861:
A young lady, country bred, but easily tamed and civilized, would like to correspond with a city gentleman, with a view to matrimony. It is necessary for him to be wealthy, and not less than forty years of age, as she would "rather be an old man's darling than a young man's slave." The advertiser is 21, and presumes her manner and appearance will recommend her to tastes not over fastidious; also, a lady of position, and will expect replies from responsible parties only; therefore, triflers, take heed. -- Address Matilda, Station D Post Office.