What $487.70 would have got you in 1949

[Paul Howell]

Federal Stow Away Jr. 6X9 31/2 Bifax double lens, waterhouse stops, a condenser model was an extra $7.50 in 1949 dollars. Mine is is a diffusion model it has a clear enlarger bulb with a frosted glass insert, not sure what the wattage is. Although somewhat soft, it does a surprising good job.

In 1949 ran $46.45 including the case shipping was extra. Going to print a set of 6X9 images, see if the soft lens brings anything to the party.

 

[ic-racer]

What $487.70 would have got you in 1949

in 1949 ran $46.45 including the case shipping was extra.

Nice that you have it working. I think diffusion head is a plus. But was it $487.70 or $46.45 in 1949?

 

[Paul Howell]

$46.45 in 1949, I think minimum wage was $.40 an hour.

 

[revdoc]

I think the OP means $46.45 dollars in 1949 is the equivalent of $487.70 today.

Actually, I get $491.80, but that's splitting hairs:

http://www.in2013dollars.com/1949-dollars-in-2018?amount=46.45