Brown paper bag, 107–8
Broxodent, 210
Bruckman, Frederick, 421
Brummel, Beau, 306
Brunot, James, 379
Brushes, 142–43
tooth, 208–9
Bryan, Clark, 354
Bubble gum, 417–18
Budding, Edwin, 162
Bunsen, Robert von, 135–36
Bunting, George, 228
Burger, Reinhold, 116
Burial customs, 35, 37
Burnside, Gen. Ambrose Everett, 214–15
Burpee, W. A., 163–64
Burpee seeds, 163–64
Burt, Harry, 419–20
Button-down collar, 304
Buttonholes, 314–15
Buttons, 314–15
Butts, Alfred, 379
Byron, Lord, 180
Caffeine, 270
Cake
birthday, 31–33
“take the,” 94–95
wedding, 25–27
Canby, William J., 280
Candles
birthday, 33
at death services, 36–38
for lighting, 134–35
Can openers, 115–16
Canopy, 327
Cantor, Eddie, 397
Cardigan sweater, 304
Carnation, as Mother’s Day gift, 59
Carpet sweeper, 140–42
Carrier, Willis, 160
Carter, Jimmy, 62
Carver, George Washington, 393
Cascariolo, Vincenzo, 381–82
Castor, 241–42
Castor oil, 263
Catholic Church. See also Christianity
birthdays celebrations and, 33
halo, 40
New year’s celebrations and, 47
St. Valentine’s Day, 50–51
wigs and, 234–36
Cats, black, 13–15
Cavities, filling, 211
Cellophane, 129
Cellucotton, 206–7
Celluloid, 126–27
Celts, 3, 9. See also Druids Halloween, 62–63
Cemenius, Johannes Amos, 197
Central heating, 131–33
Cervical cap, 333
Chanel, Gabrielle (Coco), 243
Chanel No. 5 perfume, 243
Chapbooks, 197–98
Chapman, John, 274, 277–78
Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor, 25
Charles V, King of France, 79
Charles IX, King of France, 58
Chaucer, Geoffrey, 344, 345
Checkers, 377
Chemex coffeemaker, 121
Cherry Blossom Festival (Washington, D.C.), 282
Chesebrough, Robert Augustus, 247–48
Chess, 377
Chewing gum, 416–18
Chew sticks, 208–13
Chiclets, 418
Children. See also Fairy tales; Nursery rhymes
books for, 197–98
table manners, 85–87
China
chopsticks, 83
“Cinderella” (fairy tale), 173
eye drops, 261
fans, 312, 313
firecrackers, 383–84
ice cream, 418
kites, 371–72
nail polish, 226–27
New Year’s Eve, 47
pasta, 405–6
stimulants, 269–70
wheelbarrow, 166–67
yo-yo, 371
China dolls, 386–87
Chlorine bleach, 155–56
Chocolate chip cookies, 414–15
Chopsticks, 83
Christ, 33
Last Supper of, 13, 15–16
Christianity (Christians). See also Catholic Church
birthdays and, 32–33
Christmas, 67–69
Easter, 55–58
halo, 40
ladder superstition, 17
pancakes, 406–7
prayer, 38–39
superstition and, 4–5
Christmas, 67–75
mistletoe custom, 68–69
Santa Claus, 72–75
Xmas as abbreviation for, 71
Christmas cards, 71–72
Christmas tree, 69–71
Cinderella (fairy tale), 172–73
Civet, 241
Clairol, 233
Claude, Georges, 136–37
Claudius II, Roman emperor, 50–51
Cleanser, 153
Clement of Alexandria, 224
Cleopatra, 236, 239
Clogs, 297
Clothes
chlorine bleach, 155–56
detergent, 152–54
whiteners and brighteners, 154–55
Clothes dryers, 146
Clothes irons, 143–46
Clothes washers, 146
Clothing and accessories, 294–325
bathing suit, 321–22
bloomers, 302
blue jeans, 302–3
boots, 296–97
brassiere, 341–42
buttons and buttonholes for, 314–15
designer labels, 324–25
fans, 312–13
gloves, 310
handkerchief, 311–12
hats, 308–10
hosiery, 343–44
knickers, 301–2
leotard, 302
neckties, 305–6
nightgown, 338–39
pants, 299–303
pockets, 300–1
purse, 311
rainwear, 320
ready-to-wear, 323–24
safety pin for, 313
shirts, 303–5
shoes, 294–96
sneakers, 298–99
stockings, 344–47
suits, 306
suspenders, 301
tuxedo, 307–8
umbrella, 318–19
underwear, 339–41
Velcro fasteners for, 317–18
zippers for, 316–17
Clover, four-leaf, 8
Cochrane, Josephine, 103, 104
“Cock-a-Doodle-Doo” (nursery rhyme), 186
Codpiece, 300
Coffeepots, 119–21
Coffin, 37
Coin flip, 15
Cold cream, 227–28
“Cold shoulder, give the” 94
Cole, Sir Henry, 71–72
Colgan, John, 416–17
Collar, button-down, 304
Cologne, 242–43
Combs, 237–38
Compton, Arthur, 137
Comstock Act, 338
Conception, 336
Condom, earl of, 335
Condoms, 334–36
Confucius, 14, 8S
Constantine I, Roman emperor, 55, 68, 72, 396
Contact lenses, 268–69
Con-Tact paper, 149
Containers, Tupperware, 129–30
Contraceptive methods. Set Birth control
Cookies, 411–15
animal, 412
chocolate chip, 414–15
Fig Newtons. 412–13
Oreos, 413
Cookware
aluminum, 101
porcelain, 100–01
pressure cooker, 121–22
Pyrex, 124–25
Teflon, 105–7
Coppertone, 261
Corelly Ware, 125
Corning Glass Works, 121, 124–25
Cosmetics and toiletries, 221–28. See also Grooming implements and accessories
Avon, 243–44
beauty patch and compact, 225–26
cold cream, 227–28
cologne, 242–43
creams, 227–28
Egyptian, 221–23
facial powder, 224
Greek, 222–24
hair styling and coloring, 231–33
lipstick, 225
moisturizers, 227
nail polish, 226–27
oils, 227
perfume. 238–42
Roman, 222–24
rouge, 224–25<
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shampoo, 219–20
soap, 217–19
Cosmopolitan (magazine), 354–55
Coty, François, 242
Cough drops, 258–60
Cowboy hat, 310
Cowen, Joshua Lionel, 137–38
Cowles, Gardner, Jr., 360
Cox, Edwin W., 102
Cracker jack, 395
Crakows, 295
Cramer, Stuart W., 159–60
Cranberries, 66
Cream, whipped, 420–21
Criss Cross, 379
Crompton, R. E., 133
Cromwell, Oliver, 70
Crossword puzzle, 375–76
Crum, George, 388
Crumbine, Samuel, 123
Cub Scout program, 285
Cuisinart, 114–15
Culligan, Emmett, 104–5
Cummerbund, 307
Cumming, Alexander, 204
Cundall, Joseph, 178
Cupid, 51
Curling iron, 231
Curtis, Cyrus, 352–53
Curtsy, 44
Customs, 21–44. See also Holidays and other celebrations; Marriage and wedding customs; Table manners
birthdays, 31–35
bow and curtsy, 44
divorce, 30–31
funerals, 35–38
greeting, 42–44
halo, 40
handshake, 42–43
prayer, hands joined in, 38–39
rosary, 39–40
tipping one’s hat, 43
Cutlery, stainless steel, 89–90
Darrow, Charles B., 378, 379
Da Vinci, Leonardo, 268, 329
Davis, Jacob, 303
Davis, Jefferson, 290
Death days, 32
Death traditions, 35–38
Dental hygiene, 208–13
Dentures, 213–14
Deodorants, 254–55
Derby hats, 310
Descroisilles, R., 119
Detergent, 152–54
Dewar, Sir James, 116
Diamond Match Company, 110
Diamond engagement rings, 22–24
Dickens, Charles, 171
Dickinson, Thomas Newton, 252
Dickson, Earle, 250–51
Dinnerware, Corelly Ware, 125
Dish, 82
Dishwasher, 103–4
Disney, Walt, 176
Divorce, 30–31
“Dixie” (song), 289–90
Dixie Cup, 123–24
Dodd, Sonora Smart, 60
Dogs, as “spit runners,” 97–98
Doily, 82
Dolls, 384–87
Dorgan, Tad, 398, 399
Doughnuts, 415–16
Dowsing, J. H., 133
Dracula (Stoker), 179–80
Dresses. See also Clothes white wedding, 29–30
Drill, dental, 211
Drinking toasts, 91–92
Drugs. See Medicine-chest items
Druids
four-leaf clover superstition, 8
mistletoe, 68–69
Dryer
clothes, 146
hair, 236–37
Dubus-Bonnel, 157
Dujardin, William, 329
Duncan, Donald, 371
Dunstan, Saint, 4–5
Du Pont chemical company, 106, 129, 209–10, 346
Durand, Peter, 115
Durante, Jimmy, 397
Dyes, hair, 232
Earthenware, 96–97
Easter, 55–58
Easter bunny, 55–56
Easter eggs, 56–57
Eastman, 127, 128
“Eat humble pie,” 94
“Eat one’s hat,” 93–94
Ebers Papyrus, 245–46
Ebony (magazine), 361
Edison, Thomas, 136, 193, 359
Edward I, King of England, 79
Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 307
Eggs, Easter, 56–57
Egyptians, 15
air-cooling system, 159
“amen,” 41
bathroom, 200
bedrooms, 326–27
birth control methods, 332–33
birthday celebrations, 31–32
board games, 376, 377
cats, 13–14
cosmetics, 221–23, 227
cough drops, 258
deodorants, 254
fans, 312
gloves, 310
handshake, 42–43
ladder superstition, 17
lighting, 133
marbles, 368–69
marriage ring, 22
mascara, 18–19
medications, 245–46
mirrors, 229
pancakes, 406–8
rattles, 373–74
table manners and customs, 77
“thumbs up” and “thumbs down” gestures, 9–10
toothbrush, 208
toothpaste, 210
umbrella superstitions 16
wigs, 234
Eisenhower, Dwight D., 281
Electric toothbrush, 210
Elizabeth I, Queen of England, 203, 204,212, 235.346
Emmett, Daniel Decatur, 289
Engagement rings, diamond, 22–24
Erasmus, 86–87, 199, 202, 312
Esquire, (magazine), 361–62
Etherington, John, 309
Etiquette. See also Table manners and customs
books on, 83,85,87–88
Etruscans
dentures, 213
“thumbs up” and “thumbs down” gestures, 9–10
wishbone superstition and, 5–6
“Evangelist,” 42
Evil eye, 17–19
Ex-Lax, 264
Eye, evil, 17–19
Eye drops, 261–62
Eyeglasses, 264–67
Eye makeup, 18–19, 223
Fabergé, Peter Carl, 56–57
Facial powder, 224
Fairy tales, 168–79
“Bluebeard,” 178–79
“Cinderella,” 172–73
“Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” 177–78
“Hansel and Gretel,” 175
“Little Red Riding Hood,” 168, 169, 171–72
“The Princess on the Pea,” 176–77
“Puss in Boots,” 173–75
“Sleeping Beauty,” 168–70
“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” 176
Fallopius, Gabriel, 334–36
Fans (personal accessory), 312–13
Farina, Jean-Baptiste, 242
Fashion. See Clothing and accessories
Fashion models, 325
Father Christmas, 73
Father’s Day, 60–61
Fauchard, Pierre, 209
Feast days, 32
Fedora, 309
Feltman, Charles, 397
Fertilizer, lawn, 163
Feuchtwanger, Antoine, 397
Feyerabend, Sigmund, 197
Fiberglass, 157
Fick, A. E., 269
Fico, sign of the, 17
Fiennes, Celia, 185
Fifth Avenue parade, St. Patrick’s Day, 54–55
Fig newtons, 412–13
Filberts, 393
Finger, ring, 24–25
Finger bowls, 81
Firecrackers, 383–84
“First Day of Christmas, The” (nursery rhyme), 186
Flag, American, 278–80
Flagg, James Montgomery, 275
Flashlight, 137–38
Flatware, stainless steel, 89–90
Fleer, Frank and Henry, 417–18
Flour grinder, 96
Fluorescent tube, 137
Fluoride toothpaste, 213
Flush toilet, 203–4
Food processor, 114–15
Foods, 388–421
A.l. Steak Sauce, 403
almonds, 394
Betty Crocker, 409
bread, 400–1
breakfast cereal, cold, 414
chewing gum, 416–18
cookies, 411–15
Cracker Jack, 395
doughnuts, 415–16
Duncan Hines, 410
filberts, 393
fruit cies, 418
hamburger, 399–40
hot dog, 396–99
ice cream, 418–21
ice cream cone, 421
ice cream soda, 420
ice cream sundae and whipped cream, 420–21
ketchup, 401–3
mayonnaise, 404
Melba Toast, 401
pancakes, 406–8
pasta, 405–6
Peach Melba, 401
peanuts, 392–93
pies, 410–11
pistachio, 395
popcorn, 390–92
potato chips, 368–89
pretzel, 389–90
sandwich, 400
Tabasco sauce, 404–5
walnuts, 393–94
Worcestershire Sauce, 403
Foot products. Dr. Scholl’s, 262–63
Footwear, 294–99
Ford, Gerald R., 285
Fork, 78–79
crossing knife and, 81
Formica, 129
Fornachou, Arnold, 421
“Fornicate,” 347
Fortune (magazine), 366
Foster Grant, 267–68
Four-leaf clover, 8
Frafengerg, Ernst, 334
France
aluminum ware, 101
April Fool’s Day, 58
aspirin, 272–73
clothes dryers, 146
coffeepots, 119
designer clothes, 324–25
fairy tales, 169, 171, 178–79
fork, 79
handkerchief, 311–12
high-heeled shoes, 297–98
knives, 80–81
neckties, 305–6
safety razor, 215–16
sewing machine, 147–48
Statue of Liberty, 291–93
suits, 306
Teflon utensils, 105–7
wallpaper, 149–50
Francis de Sales, Saint, 51
Francis I, king of France, 315
Frankenstein (Shelley), 180–81
Frankfurter, 396–97
Franklin, Benjamin, 266–67, 350
Frazer, Sir James, 47
French-fried potatoes, 388
Fresneau, François, 320
Friday the thirteenth, 13
Friendship ring, 22
Frigga, 13, 69
Frisbee, 327–73
Frisbie Pie Company, 372, 373
Fruit ices, 418
Fuller, Alfred Carl, 142, 143
Fuller brushes, 142, 143
“Gadget,” 99–100
Gaius Diocletianus, Roman emperor, 72
Galen, 227–28
Galloway, Elijah, 152
Galoshes, 320
Gamble, James, 218
Games. See Toys and games
Garden hose, 165–66
Gardens, 161
Gaslight, 135–36
Gas ranges, 98–99
“Gay,” 348
Gayetty, Joseph, 204
Gelasius, Pope, 51
General Electric, 137, 210, 379–80
George, Edwin, 163
George IV, king of England, 403
Gerhardt, Charles Frederick von, 272
Germany
amphetamines, 270
birthday cake and candles, 33
Christmas tree, 69–70
detergent, 152–54
fairy tales, 175–76
glass window, 156–57
Groundhog Day, 49–50
porcelain pots and pans, 100–01
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