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Time Capsule 1950s

By JVZ_EMOcean

  • Fashion (Poodle Skirts)

    Fashion (Poodle Skirts)
    They were popular because of the high profile dog shows and poodles were a synbol of hight class.

  • Fashion (Polka-Dots)

    Fashion (Polka-Dots)
    They were popular because this pattern could be easily, mechanically manufactured fast.

  • Fashion (Hats)

    Fashion (Hats)
    They showed a major sign of someone's social identity and class.

  • Toys (Mr. Potato Head)

    Toys (Mr. Potato Head)
    When he was first released, he only cost $0.98.

  • Toys (Magic 8 Ball)

    Toys (Magic 8 Ball)
    It was popular because it provided an opportunity to flirt with fortune telling.

  • Sports Figure (Willie Mays)

    Sports Figure (Willie Mays)
    1. He was nicknamed "the Say Hey Kind."
    2. He played as a center fielder for most of his career.
    3. Willie Mays now does orchestrating and business deals.

  • Movie (Treasure Island)

    Movie (Treasure Island)
    1. Was based on a novel made by a Scwottish author by the name of Robert Louis Stevenson.
    2. Told the story of buccaneers and buried gold.
    3. It was popular because of its influence and depictions and pirates in pop culture.

  • TV (I Love Lucy)

    TV (I Love Lucy)
    1. About a young, middle class housewife living in New York City.
    2. Because of the disapproval of the prediction of showing Lucy's pregnancy on camera, they banned the word pregnant.
    3. They cancelled I Love Lucy after 6 seasons because of general exhaustion.

  • Toys (Matchbox Cars)

    Toys (Matchbox Cars)
    Was first released in 1953.

  • President (Dwight D. Eisenhower)

    President (Dwight D. Eisenhower)
    1) Eisenhower was the third of seven sons.
    2) Was a commanding General in Europe during World War II.
    3) He was given the nickname Ike.
    https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/dwight-d-eisenhower

  • News Event (Queen Elizabths II Accession)

    News Event (Queen Elizabths II Accession)
    1. Was officially announced queen on February 6, 1952 after the death of her father, George VI.
    2. She was 25 when she was crowned queen.
    3. Her coronation was delayed because of the mourning of her father.

  • Transportation (Ford Thunderbird)

    Transportation (Ford Thunderbird)
    1. Was officially released for purchase October 22, 1954.
    2. First two seater Ford since the 1930's.
    3. The first appearence of the Ford Thunderbird was on Febuary 20, 1954. https://corporate.ford.com/articles/history/thunderbird.html

  • Technology (Sputnik)

    Technology (Sputnik)
    1. The Soviet Union made a successful launch on October 4, 1957.
    2. On January 4, 1958, the Sputnik sadly burned up in space while reentering Eath's atmosphere.

  • Actress (Marilyn Monroe)

    Actress (Marilyn Monroe)
    1. She was the main inspiration for the look of the Barbie doll.
    2. She died from acute barbiturate poisoning.
    3. She was found dead in her bedroom in Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA.