The woman appears to be demonstrating a grabbing tool and from the looks of all the cards behind her, it could have been part of an exhibition in the 1960s or 1970s.
The items appear to be aids for people, perhaps the elderly or disabled.
Some of the food preparation items listed include various types of bottle openers and whisks.
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