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Pre-Modern Era: Engine Powered Vacuum Cleaner
Cecil Booth, an engineer, designed this machine which functions primarily atop a horse-drawn cart. -
Pre-Modern Era: Electric Toaster
This common household appliance, designed by engineers at General Electric, had no outside casing and the toast had to be flipped upside down using one's hand. -
Pre-Modern Era: Electric Dishwasher
Heavily advertised at the time, this kitchen appliance aided in the task of washing one's dishes after meals. -
Pre-Modern Era: Clothes Dryer
Inspired by cold Northern weather, a shed with an oil-heated lamp became the first dryer. -
Modern Era: Automatic Coffee Pot
Surprisingly advanced for its time, this appliance had the ability to cut off the supply of coffee when it has peaked. -
Modern Era: Electronic Sewing Machine
One button gives users access to a plethora of unique designs and stitches. -
Modern Era: Prototype of the Electric Vacuum Cleaner
This Swedish invention uses ultrasound to move about each room. -
Post-Modern Era: Birth Control Patch
This helpful inventions assists individuals in family management as they can practice family-planning. -
Post-Modern Era: Toyota's Hybrid Car
This vehicle provides a cost-efficient and environmentally-efficient option for the transportation of families. -
Post-Modern Era: The iPhone
This one is obvious. A hugh technological advancement, this cellular device offers a smart and convenient platform for what is essentially a handheld computer. -
Post-Modern Era: Bedbug Detective
Addressing the health of children and families, specially trained dogs use scent to sniff out bedbugs.