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Phonograph Ornament
The phonograph was invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison. While other devices could record sound, Edison s invention allowed sound to be reproduced. It brought recorded music into homes, and businesses and into the lives of common folk. The phonograph … Continued
Clawfoot Tub Ornament
Clawfoot tubs first became popular in the late 19th century. The design originated in Holland and spread to England where it gained popularity among the aristocrats. Modern technology and antique collections are reinvigorating the popularity of clawfoot tubs today. This … Continued
Rotary Phone Ornament
The rotary phone’s technology was patented in 1904 and was the most common phone technology until the touch dial was introduced in 1960s. Today, the rotary phone is a collectible antique and its rotary technology may confuse the generations to … Continued
Lunchbox Ornament
Lunchboxes have been widely used since the industrial age, when it became unfeasible for workers to return home for lunch. In the 1950s, marketers saw huge potential for sales and began creating children’s lunchboxes with characters, logos and colors. Today, … Continued
Retro Fridge Ornament
The retro fridge is the coolest appliance you ll know. The saying Everything old is new again is true with the retro fridge. The once outdated refrigerator is new again; people are buying retro fridges to create a unique style … Continued
Retro Toaster Ornament
The toaster origins trace back to Scotland in the 1890s. In the 1940s, the pop-up toaster was created and since then people around the world have enjoyed toasted bread in just 1-3 minutes! The toaster has evolved into a common … Continued
Typewriter Ornament
After their invention in the 1860s, typewriters became an essential tool for producing official correspondence, publications and eventually personal correspondence. Antique collectors seek out vintage typewriters today, but you ll be hard pressed to find a modern-day typewriter as the … Continued
Upright Vacuum Ornament
The first attempts to provide a mechanical solution to floor cleaning were begun in England in 1599. In the early 1900s, a janitor created an electric vacuum using a fan motor, soap box, broom handle, and a pillowcase to design … Continued
Sewing Machine Ornament
For centuries all clothing was laboriously made by hand using a needle and thread. Developed in 1790, then patented in 1846, the Sewing Machine promised relief from countless hours of hand labor. The Sewing Machine was named the “Queen of … Continued
Record Player Ornament
The record player s origins trace back to the invention of the phonograph by Thomas Edison in 1877. The record player was widely used until the 1980s. Despite technological advances in music, many people prefer the sound of a classic … Continued