Amana Food Freezer
Amana manufactured the firstupright deep freezerfor the home in 1947.
This vintage appliance ad, published in 1947, appealed to busy homemakers.
With a Bendix, moms could do the laundry and care for their baby at the same time!
International Harvester Refrigerator
International Harvester built farm equipment, including bright red Farmall tractors.
However many of those women were used to canning, not freezing their food.
As a result, it was a tough sell.
This ad from 1951 promoted a rainbow of accent colors to match the kitchen.
Maybe this did the trick!
Hotpoint Dishwasher Sink
While Hotpoints Wonderflo faucet looks fairly standard today, it seemed sensational in 1950.
Gibson Electric Range
A unique feature on Gibsons 1953 range was the ups-a-daisy deep-well cooker.
This 1955 Maytag ad focused on efficiency.
Nowadays thats where everyone stashes their condiments.
Tappan Gas Range
This gas range featured everything a home cook could ask for in 1968.
And it came in popular colors like coppertone, avocado and harvest gold.
Purchasing one of these fridges would have made you a popular hostess.
Frigidaire/General Motors Refrigerator
Yes, its true, General Motors once made refrigeratorssort of.
The Frigidaire brand was owned by GM from 1919 to 1979.
This refrigerator from 1974 featured a radio and cassette player in the door.
General Electrics Mobile Maid promised convenience and portability in 1963.
General Electric Refrigerator-Home Freezer
Apparently this fridge from 1950 was magic.
The magnetic door opened and closed without you using your hand.
But look againtheres a hidden foot pedal.
(We tested the top magic erasersheres the winner.)
What more could you ask for?
This wonderful refrigerator advertised 10 cubic feet of capacity in an 8 cubic foot space.
However, modern fridges are often twice this size.
Servel Refrigerator
Servel manufactured gas-powered refrigerators from 1933 to 1957.
The appliances were often used in remote locations where electricity was not available.
However, today these fridges are considered unsafe.
Owners shouldcontact the Consumer Product Safety Commissionfor disposal instructions and a $100 rebate.
The fourth burner could hold a Scotch Kettle, aka a deep well cooker, or a pressure cooker.
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