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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated January 13, 1965 reads, "Housewife's defense - If attacked in her home, the housewife may have an effective weapon handy - her broomhandle - which may be used to jab attacker in the ear or the eye. But be careful you don't miss."; See image #00113409 for additional photo in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;11 x 16 cm. Photographic prints
Self-defense for women--California--Los Angeles Self-defense--California--Los Angeles Brooms and brushes--California--Los Angeles Weapons--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Valley Times Collection photographs
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