Madame La Jeanne of Kalamazoo

From the "Free" table at a rummage sale: Sister J. picked up the items below, for a friend who collects such things.

Not that I, who scan and take pictures of the stuff, am in a position to criticize other people's hobbies—

Instructions for use—The design is possibly from the late 1940s or early 1950s, though there's no telling when these may have been produced, or how long the company was in business. The penciled price is likely original—from the days of 5 and 10¢ stores, and small local businesses like dry goods shops.

From time to time, J. reminds me of how the old Woolworth stores had consistent stock, year after year—goods made by U.S. companies, some which must have been small factories making a single product for a dependable retailer. J. also reminds me that, despite the cheapness of Woolworth's goods, the quality was vastly superior to almost anything we can find now.

"La Jeanne": an American small manufacturer from the days before quick turnover of truly shoddy products—no need to do more than slap a designer label on 'em.