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17 Photos Of Things From The 1920s That Are Wildy Different From How They Are In The 2020s

1.This 1920s ad to build a house for under $2500:

2.This 1928 toaster:

A vintage toaster on a kitchen counter holds two slices of bread. A package of bread is nearby

3.This 1922 college application form:

Form for application to Elon College detailing personal information, special department interests, and room reservation request with deposit details

4.This 1924 Chevrolet ad:

1924 ad for Chevrolet's Superior 4-passenger Coupé, priced at $725, highlighting design for women and ease of handling

5.This 1925 alarm clock:

Vintage Tempophone gramophone alarm clock from 1925 with a wooden case and clock face, displayed in a museum setting

6.These 1920s noisemakers:

Assorted vintage noisemakers displayed on a table, featuring colorful illustrations and various shapes

7.This 1925 prescription pill box:

Round vintage pill box labeled "J.W. Booth & Bro. Druggists, Portsmouth, VA," with "One every 4 hours" instructions, shown open and empty

8.This 1929 Ford Hearse:

Vintage black hearse undergoing restoration in a garage, surrounded by tools and equipment

9.This 1923 phonograph:

A vintage Brunswick gramophone playing a record, featuring a curved horn and wooden casing, showcasing early 20th-century audio technology

10.This 1920s water heater:

Vintage boiler surrounded by pipes and holiday decorations in a storage area

11.This 1920s beer ad:

Vintage ad for Humboldt Brewing Company, promoting their bottled beer as recommended by doctors for its quality and purity, located in Eureka, CA

12.This 1923 driver’s permit:

An old 1923 Ontario motor vehicle permit for a 35-horsepower Ford, issued to Jas. McClellan of St. Marys

13.This 1922 document showing the cost of living:

1922 cost of living and food prices include a new house at $7,197, bacon at 52¢ per pound, and tuition at Harvard University at $250 per year

14.This 1923 dollar bill:

Old U.S. silver certificate dollar with George Washington's portrait, showing signs of wear and staining

15.This 1923 high school report card:

A hand holds an old report card showing grades. Student mostly received As, with some Bs. School year is 1948-1949 from Virginia High School

16.This 1925 invitation to watch the solar eclipse with glasses:

Open pamphlet inviting viewers to a solar eclipse event on Jan. 24, 1925, featuring protective glasses for viewing

17.And finally, this 1929 circular card deck:

Circular playing cards with kings and a queen next to a red "CIR-Q-LAR Playing Cards" box on a blue surface

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