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Newspaper ads from 1920
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Newspaper ads from 1920

  • Johanna Eubank
  • Sep 14, 2020
  • Sep 14, 2020

Modern conveniences that were advertised in the Arizona Daily Star in 1920.

Advertisement for electric sewing machine

Advertisement for electric sewing machine

The electric sewing machine saved a woman's feet.

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Advertisement for electric fan

Advertisement for electric fan

The electric fan was marketed as a lifesaver in 1920.

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Advertisement for hats

Advertisement for hats

Women wore hats when they went out in 1920.

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Advertisement for Mazola

Advertisement for Mazola

An ad for Mazola to make better pie crusts appeared in 1920.

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Advertisement for a new oven and range

Advertisement for a new oven and range

The latest in ranges was marketed in 1920.

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Advertisement for a Victrola

Advertisement for a Victrola

The latest in home entertainment, the Victrola.

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Advertisement for electric washing machine

Advertisement for electric washing machine

Women were told they could "wash without work" in 1920.

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Advertisement for electric laundry devices

Advertisement for electric laundry devices

in 1920, an electric washer meant a woman didn't need to hire help for the laundry.

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Advertisement for vacuum cleaner

Advertisement for vacuum cleaner

An electric vacuum cleaner saved women time when house cleaning in 1920.

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