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Jim Grant's Trivia
The Ladies Accessories
Dorothy Levitt a well-known
motorists of the early 1900’s wrote a book called "The Woman
and The Car" in 1906. She advised lady motorists to carry a little
hand mirror in the tool draw under the driving seat. The question is:
Why was a lady advised to carry a hand mirror in her car in 1906?
A. Essential to repair the complexion after drive.
B. For seeing damage under the vehicle.
C. To hold aloft so to see behind while driving in traffic.
D. To signal the need for assistance.
As a woman, Ms. Levitt saw the early automobile as a challenge that provided
freedom and enjoyment. Her book "The Woman and The Car" advised
women on many necessities of motoring in the early 1900’s.
Why was a lady advised to carry a hand mirror in her car in 1906? C. To
hold aloft to see behind while driving in traffic and A. Essential to
repair the complexion after drive. Ms. Levitt was an automotive enthusiast
who was ahead of her time. Why? Because fixed rearview mirrors did not
come into general use until 1914.
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