Yup... TV was (is) a critical factor.  Many "electric" modern kitchen/home
devices were marketed on TV. (BTW portable radios made be see as subversive.
Next time any of you have a chance, play out the little N-B-C chime on a
piano. It is G E C. Stands for General Electric Company. They REALLY wanted
evryone plugged in.

Lois


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> From: Carol Kocian <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 20:41:27 -0000
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: 1950s Christmas Gifts
>
> Maybe it will be an exhibit of the mainstream, commercial type of items.
> While I wasn't around in the 50s, I know television has a profound impact on
> the gifts asked for by children (and adults).  Wasn't the 50s the era when a
> television became a common item in homes?  So maybe the idea that "everyone"
> wanted certain items is not that far off.
>
> I'm not sure if this was mentioned yet, but was the Easy Bake Oven around
> in the 50s, or was that 60s?
>
> -Carol

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