Hardin-Lavin, 1923
A World of Tubs
Coming up with names for products is always a challenge. Just ask car makers. So how about bathtubs? Continue reading A World of Tubs
Category: 1920s
Hardin-Lavin, 1923
Sears Roebuck, 1920
A Century of Progress
Sears, Fall 1920 100 years ago, what things were changing us? Cars, still, certainly. Also electrical items in their many manifestations. In 1920, the breakthrough was about to be radio broadcasting. Wireless communications (of either telegraphy or voice) represented the latest tech, proven during recent War. But the concept of sharing public audio performances for … Continue reading A Century of Progress
Sears Roebuck, 1923
Three great things that don’t go great together
When you sell as many things as Sears used to, you end up with pages like this: Vibrators, Medical Batteries, and Butcher Supplies. Yuck. Continue reading Three great things that don’t go great together
Stromberg-Carlson, 1921
Hello, Central? Give me Mr. Stromberg or Mr. Carlson!
A long, long time ago, when you wanted to make a phone call you couldn’t dial the telephone number yourself. Actually, you haven’t really “dialed” a number in ages either Continue reading Hello, Central? Give me Mr. Stromberg or Mr. Carlson!
Charles Williams, 1928
Yard Work
Some things never change. Grass grows. Grass must be cut. Continue reading Yard Work
Charles William Stores, 1925
Sweet Sounds for Spring
A gallery of all the most popular musical instruments from the 1920s…some of which are still popular today… Continue reading Sweet Sounds for Spring
Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, 1929
“Frost-browned heather seen through the purplish haze of a sunny afternoon”
You might just say “This is a brown sink.” Obviously you’re not a 1920s copywriter besotted with the romance of porcelain bathroom appliances… Continue reading “Frost-browned heather seen through the purplish haze of a sunny afternoon”
Western Auto , 1925
“Rear View Mirrors Prevent Many Serious Accidents”
A reminder for those of us traveling by car this holiday – be sure your car comes with a rear view mirror and a horn… Continue reading “Rear View Mirrors Prevent Many Serious Accidents”
Larkin & Co, 1924
Swept Her off Her Feet…
Milady is cleaning in a silk dress and pearls, thanks to a ” Sweet Home Electric Vacuum Cleaner”. Continue reading Swept Her off Her Feet…
Practical Drawing Company, 1923
Back to School Around the Globe
It’s back to school time for kids everywhere. Teaching aids have shifted a lot in 95 years… Continue reading Back to School Around the Globe