Previously we’ve posted on the 1956 prep-school angst film “Tea and Sympathy.”
Here’s an image from the Hart, Schaffner & Marx archives, undated but from roughly the same time. Call this one Tea and Approval. The older gent is obviously the girl’s father, and clearly approves of her suitor’s suit.
And here’s an interesting tribute to “Tea And Sympathny” with contemporary music. — CC
Keep them coming!
I’d give my daughter away, too, if her suitor brought me that same cool TV set (and if I had a daughter).
Here’s an EBay link. It is a corporate ad for a dinner at the company president’s home
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1956-vintage-print-ad-advertising-photo-Hart-Schaffner-Marx-IN-3-/175029531345?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0