Corozo, Tagua, or Vegetal Ivory

Encountering this 1944 ad caused me to do a little research, whereupon I discovered that Corozo or Tagua or Vegetal Ivory is still a thing.

If you want a "Corozo Nut Ring" today, and suspect the 1944 offer is no longer valid, just visit this site.

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Posted By: Paul - Sat Jun 07, 2014
Category: Crafts | Jewelry | 1940s | South America | Natural Wonders

Comments

2 for $3.74 in 1944 would equal $50.38 in today's $$s. Whereas 6 for $22.50 (with shipping) comes out to $1.93 each. But Porto Ricans get paid more than Chinese.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 06/07/14 at 09:34 AM

If it saves an elephant from getting murdered, I'm all for it.

Posted by Richard Bos on 06/07/14 at 09:56 AM

I doubt they would fit me and wouldn't you need two ? 😝

Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 06/07/14 at 12:34 PM

"corozo nuts" "sensational" "choice of any two" "harem"
- the punsibilities are endless!

Posted by tadchem on 06/09/14 at 01:11 PM

You can't get the original song of 'Tom Hall' on Youtube, But he needed only one. It is better than none!

Posted by BMN on 06/10/14 at 04:00 PM

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