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My peanut-sized brain can’t process these 24 stunning photos from the 1900s

My peanut-sized brain can’t process these 24 stunning photos from the 1900s

1.This waffle iron from the 50s:

Open waffle iron on a kitchen counter with visible control knob with the inscription "dark" And "Light." In the background are various kitchen utensilsOpen waffle iron on a kitchen counter with visible control knob with the inscription "dark" And "Light." In the background are various kitchen utensils
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2.This driving license from the 1930s:

An old Virginia driver's license for William Stewart, issued in 1939, expired in 1942. Contains personal information and a signatureAn old Virginia driver's license for William Stewart, issued in 1939, expired in 1942. Contains personal information and a signature
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3.This stove from the 1950s with a built-in soup pot:

Large metal pot with lid next to a stove. An empty, round heating element is built into the surface of the stoveLarge metal pot with lid next to a stove. An empty, round heating element is built into the surface of the stove
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4.This combination of radio and aquarium from the 1930s:

Antique wooden cabinet converted into an aquarium with decorative plants insideAntique wooden cabinet converted into an aquarium with decorative plants inside
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5.This toilet from 1910 has a built-in sink on top that lets out water when flushed:

A small bathroom with a white toilet with a built-in sink on the cistern, including a tap, with a toilet roll on it and a plunger nearbyA small bathroom with a white toilet with a built-in sink on the cistern, including a tap, with a toilet roll on it and a plunger nearby
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6.This Crest toothpaste bottle and logo from 1955:

A person holds a 130 ml tube of Crest toothpaste in a store. The text on the toothpaste reads "Fluoride toothpaste against tooth decay, gingivitis and sensitive teeth."A person holds a 130 ml tube of Crest toothpaste in a store. The text on the toothpaste reads "Fluoride toothpaste against tooth decay, gingivitis and sensitive teeth."
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7.These glasses from the 1930s:

Vintage glasses in case with label "Mr WC Quaile, 5.11.1932" and a cloth from J. Beatty & Co. Opticians, Rexall Pharmacy, ClonesVintage glasses in case with label "Mr WC Quaile, 5.11.1932" and a cloth from J. Beatty & Co. Opticians, Rexall Pharmacy, Clones
u/H1gh_Tr3ason / Via reddit.com

8.This telephone from the 1930s, which was still installed in an apartment:

Vintage wall telephone with rotary dial, handset and a small board with instructions. No people can be seen in the picture.Vintage wall telephone with rotary dial, handset and a small board with instructions. No people can be seen in the picture.
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9.This picture of the Michelin Man from 1915:

Vintage Michelin advertisement with the Michelin man without ribs, with the headline "The rib of life," Michelin Tire Co. Ltd., 81 Fulham Rd., ChelseaVintage Michelin advertisement with the Michelin man without ribs, with the headline "The rib of life," Michelin Tire Co. Ltd., 81 Fulham Rd., Chelsea
u/RipperSplitter / Via reddit.com

10.This typewriter from 1910:

Close-up of a vintage typewriter with "MIGNON" written on the upper sectionClose-up of a vintage typewriter with "MIGNON" written on the upper section
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11.This Gatorade carton from 1988:

Vintage Gatorade Lemon-Lime carton that looks like a juice pack with the straw still in itVintage Gatorade Lemon-Lime carton that looks like a juice pack with the straw still in it
u/shesgreasy / Via reddit.com

12.This Cheetos bag from the 1980s:

Cheetos Crunchy snack bag that is transparent and has the Cheetah brand on the bottomCheetos Crunchy snack bag that is transparent and has the Cheetah brand on the bottom
u/20yrstoomany / Via reddit.com

13.This original bottle of Red Bull was found in Thailand in 1992:

Hand holding a bottle that looks like medicine with Thai textHand holding a bottle that looks like medicine with Thai text
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14.This 1950s bathroom with built-in toilet telephone:

A bathroom with an old-fashioned telephone on the wall above the toiletA bathroom with an old-fashioned telephone on the wall above the toilet
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15.This built-in seat for a telephone corner in a house built in 1947:

A small built-in cupboard with a folding seat and a small shelf for the telephoneA small built-in cupboard with a folding seat and a small shelf for the telephone
u/boho_chic / Via reddit.com

16.This list of instructions for new mothers from a hospital maternity ward in the 1940s:

Summary text: Instructions on hospital policies for patient behavior, including smoking ban, confidentiality, and personal healingSummary text: Instructions on hospital policies for patient behavior, including smoking ban, confidentiality, and personal healing
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Close-up of the listClose-up of the list
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17.This experimental toy for children, banned in 1951, was intended to get children to find uranium deposits:

Vintage Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab Kit with various scientific instruments displayed in a caseVintage Gilbert Atomic Energy Lab Kit with various scientific instruments displayed in a case
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18.This Burger King Kids Club mug from 1996:

Children's menu cups with illustrated Burger King Kids Club characters dealing with food and gadgetsChildren's menu cups with illustrated Burger King Kids Club characters dealing with food and gadgets
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19.This pill box from 1947:

Old prescription box with a label from Higley's Drug Store and capsules insideOld prescription box with a label from Higley's Drug Store and capsules inside
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20.This operation bill from a six-day hospital stay in 1956:

Hospital bill from 1956 with costs for room, medication, laboratory and operating room totaling 123.50 USDHospital bill from 1956 with costs for room, medication, laboratory and operating room totaling 123.50 USD
u/Suwannee_Gator / Via reddit.com

21.This tie from the 1950s gave people fashion tips:

Close-up of a Wembley tie label indicating "Wear it with a charcoal or brown suit."Close-up of a Wembley tie label indicating "Wear it with a charcoal or brown suit."
u/NucklestheEnchilada_ / Via reddit.com

22.This double oven from the 1970s:

Vintage built-in oven with decorative towel on the handleVintage built-in oven with decorative towel on the handle
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23.This Hotpoint refrigerator from 1948:

Old style refrigerator in a dimly lit room, shown closed and opened, revealing its interior with some food itemsOld style refrigerator in a dimly lit room, shown closed and opened, revealing its interior with some food items
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24.And finally this chart of the cost of living in 1989:

Page from a book with a list of common living costs and food prices from 1989, such as new cars, average income and the cost of milk and eggsPage from a book with a list of common living costs and food prices from 1989, such as new cars, average income and the cost of milk and eggs
u/GideonWells / Via reddit.com

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