Life Preserver

A rather strange life preserver from 1915.  Described as a floating hotel.

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Baby Cages

Baby cages used to ensure that children get enough sunlight and fresh air when living in an apartment building, ca. 1937, London.

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Motorized Roller Skates

From, 1961...

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May, 1940

When Nylons stocking became widely available.

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The First Submarine

John Philip Holland (Irish) developed the first submarine.

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Car Television

Ford’s car television, 1965.

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The Tanning Vending Machine

A spray on tan vending machine, circa 1949.

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The Avrocar

The  Avro Canada VZ-9 Avrocar  was a  VTOL  aircraft developed by Avro Aircraft  as part of a secret U.S. military project carried out in t...

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Dog Rides Comfortably in Sack on Running Board

From the June, 1936 issue of Popular Mechanics...

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The Teardrop

Dr. Calvin B. Bridges, a biologist from California, designed his car for lightness and speed. Weighing just 700 pounds, his vehicle was pow...

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Sparko - The Electric Dog

Sparko was created in 1939 by Westinghouse. He made an appearance at the World's Fair in 1940. He was the world's first robotic ...

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