1940s
New Miniature Dust Mask
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Sep 28, 2013 -
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Category: Costumes and Masks, Hygiene, Inventions, 1940s
Pussy Katnip
Gaze upon the horrific, accursed thing that is Pussy Katnip, and tremble in fear.
And what the hell is going on with these "doggy style" pals of hers?
I am unable to learn anything about the genius of "Len Short," her creator. If any WU-vie can help, please do not hesitate.
Original comic here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Sep 26, 2013 -
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Category: Anthropomorphism, Dreams and Nightmares, Freaks, Oddities, Quirks of Nature, Horror, Comics, 1940s
It Pays to Be Ignorant
We could use such a satirical show today.
Full history here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Sep 24, 2013 -
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Category: Contests, Races and Other Competitions, Radio, Stupidity, Television, 1940s, 1950s
The Shocking Stocking
What a brilliant invention! Mouse-killing
*Note: Pantyhose were only invented in 1953 by Allen Gant, Sr. They were brought to market in 1959.
Posted By: Alex - Mon Sep 23, 2013 -
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Category: Inventions, 1940s
Johnny Learns His Manners
Posted By: Paul - Thu Sep 05, 2013 -
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Category: Animals, Anthropomorphism, Body Modifications, Etiquette and Formal Behavior, PSA’s, Children, 1940s
The Death Patrol
A ten-year-old, a zoot-suiter, a swami, a cannibal king and a caveman. What evildoer would not die laughing?
The history.
Read the whole story here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 28, 2013 -
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Category: Stereotypes and Cliches, Comics, 1940s
Borrah Minevitch & His Harmonica Rascals
Posted By: Paul - Tue Aug 27, 2013 -
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Category: Movies, Music, 1930s, 1940s
Jasper and the Haunted House
What else but "Spooks Gooseberry Pie?"
Learn more here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 23, 2013 -
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Category: Food, Stereotypes and Cliches, Fantasy, Stop-motion Animation, 1940s
Charley in New Town
Once upon a time, the suburbs were going to be utopia.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 21, 2013 -
Comments (7)
Category: Domestic, Dreams and Nightmares, Government, Urban Life, Utopias and Dystopias, 1940s, Europe
Studiolo from the Ducal Palace in Gubbio
This fool-the-eye room at the Met in NYC looks full of 3-D furnishings, but is really a flat illusion.
More pics at the Met's site.
A 1945 feature from POPULAR SCIENCE.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 14, 2013 -
Comments (3)
Category: Art, Magic and Illusions and Sleight of Hand, 1940s
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