Boy or Girl?-That question has concerned many a prospective parent. In Portland, Me., Henry H. Gross of Biddeford (left) lets a needle and thread swing over the expectant mother's hand and predicts th sex of the child. His sponsor, Author Kenneth Roberts, says it works. Here is shown with dowsing rod which finds water.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Boy or Girl?-That question has concerned many a prospective parent. In Portland, Me., Henry H. Gross of Biddeford (left) lets a needle and thread swing over the expectant mother's hand and predicts th sex of the child. His sponsor, Author Kenneth Roberts, says it works. Here is shown with dowsing rod which finds water.

[ca. January 1948]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Dowsers

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