The Dream

S1 E2: Women’s Work

Sep 24, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Direct Sales Memories

  • Jane Marie's aunt, Amy, recalls attending direct sales parties at family farmhouses in the 70s and 80s.
  • These parties often featured Avon products, jewelry, food, and a distinct social atmosphere.
ANECDOTE

Pantyhose Incident

  • Amy recounts a humorous story from one of these parties involving a woman and her pantyhose.
  • The warm, happy atmosphere of these gatherings is emphasized.
ANECDOTE

Avon in the Family

  • Jane Marie's great-grandmother, Maxine, started selling Avon in the 1950s.
  • Leftover Avon samples were a common find in the family, often given as gifts or used for play make-up.
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