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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;busryde, post: 1296703, member: 10891&quot;]So, my mom recently acquired a Larkin desk from a family member, and recently I&#039;ve run into several variations at antique stores, estate sales.&nbsp; So I&#039;ve tried to learn a little about these.&nbsp; What I&#039;ve found is these were given as premiums for persons who bought $10 worth of soap?&nbsp; I&#039;m trying to figure this out economically.</p><p><br /></p><p>It appears Larkin&#039;s model was akin to modern Mary Kay cosmetics.&nbsp; $10 of soap would be sold to a reseller, then they would receive a Larkin desk.</p><p><br /></p><p>Another thing I find fascinating is that this furniture was mass manufactured, but still, it boggles my mind that at this time in history, $10 of soap = an oak piece of furniture.</p><p><br /></p><p>Am I wrong on this?&nbsp; Thoughts? Considerations?&nbsp; Sarcastic remarks?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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