This abridged edition of Vance Packard's 1959 The Status Seekers presents a picture of American society in the late 1950s that allows students to develop a more accurate and complex understanding of an often-caricatured era...
Have the 1950s been overly romanticized? Beneath the calm, conformist exterior, new ideas and attitudes were percolating. This was the decade of McCarthyism, Levittowns, and men in gray flannel suits, but the 1950s also saw bold architectural styles, the rise of paperback novels and the Beat writers, Cinema Scope and film noir, television variety shows, the Golden Age of the automobile, subliminal advertising, fast food, Frisbees, and silly putty...
Decades of the 20th Century. Photographs from the Getty collection. Fascinating photographs put images of the power of an event or the zaniness of new trends right before the viewers' eyes. The force of war and political conflict is just as important a theme as world-shaking innovations in science and technology...
This sweeping work of cultural history explores a time of startling turbulence and change in the South, years that have often been dismissed as placid and dull. In the wake of World War II, southerners anticipated a peaceful and prosperous future, but as Pete Daniel demonstrates, the road into the 1950s took some unexpected turns...
The civil rights movement’s most prominent leaders, Martin Luther King, Jr. (19291968) and Malcolm X (19251965), represent two wings of the revolt against racism: nonviolent resistance and revolution "by any means necessary...
Just open this "Party in a Book" for hours of nostalgic fun. From an overview of the decade, to songs and albums that were tops of the charts, popular television shows, Academy Award-winning movies, and books that "everyone" bought--to historic events and people that shaped our nation and the world, everything about the fifties is inside this book! There's clothing trends, hairstyles, interior design references, popular foods--even a recipe representative of the era! With slang and buzzwords on every page, you'll be reminded of pop culture references that are still heard today, and remember things that society has moved beyond (does anybody use a slide rule anymore?) Each 24-page book has a presentation page at the front, plus an autograph spread for partygoers to convey their best wishes to the recipient...
Each decade in 20th-century America is known for having a unique history and a different personality. In the 1920s there were flappers and the Charleston, in the 1950s bobby-soxers and hula-hoops, in the 1970s hippies and disco, and in the 1990s Lilith Fair and the World Wide Web...
Ideas, ideas, ideas... they filled the rooms highlighted in 1950s advertising by Armstrong, the leading maker of flooring and ceiling products. Here you will find over 350 photographs of room interiors that appeared in popular magazines from the '50s, inspiring the looks we now associate with that decade...
Before sci-fi got cute and discovered its softer side, it was hardboiled to the core – as were it hardcore readers. Its masters were weaned on pulp fiction at a time in the second half of the 20th century when man actually began to reach out for the stars...
Valentines, A Collector's Guide, 1700s - 1950s, is a thorough reference for accurately dating and identifying valentines. The book's dating system uses nearly 1,300 photographed cards arranged in chronological order based on extensive research...
The Clown Prince of Crime has a vehicle to die for! Right out of the 1950s, this outstanding set includes a detailed 1:43 scale vehicle in special limited edition colors, plus a beautifully sculpted 4-inch tall resin-cast and numbered figure of the jokemeister himself! It's all packaged in a collector-quality black and silver foil box with a certificate of authenticity, ready for play or display...
Diecast Body
Opening Doors
Opening Hood
Opening Trunk
Detailed Interior
Rubber Tires
Steerable Wheels
Perfectly modeled engine
Accurate Gauges and dash inside
Dimensions
L-10 (Approximate)
H-3-25 (Approximate)
W-4-5 (Approximate)
For your dollhouse. Perfect for small dollhouses! 1950s-style metal sink with cabinet/drainboard, side-by-side refrigerator and gas stove. Working doors.Sink: 4"W x 3 3/8"H x 2 1/8"DRefrigerator: 2 3/4"W x 5 3/8"H x 2 3/8"DStove: 2 1/2"W x 3 3/8"H x 2 1/8"
Great diecast model car gas pumps for 1:24 scale models. Details are very nice on this little gas pumps. Other accessories like shovel, broom, bucket, cones, etc. are all included. Create your cool diorama with this detailed diecast gas pump accessories.
Our adult women's 50s Suzie Q Halloween costume outfit makes a great addition with any 1950s costumes, historical costumes, and classic costumes this Halloween coming up or any fun costume party.
Hop Diva This Item Includes Dress, Belt, Shrug, and Headband
Bring back those Fabulous 50's and the days of the Soda Shop Car Hop. This Car Hop Costume features a short dress, apron, hat and neck scarf. A great Halloween costume!
A cool 1950s murder mystery party for 15 players (8 minimum to play) and 2 players can play in teams to expand your game to over 25 players!
The kit includes:
# Murder Mystery Party Host instructions - general and specific for each round
# Guest instructions
# A character list with descriptions and costume suggestions
# 3 rounds of game play - clue cards for each character for each round plus a pre-game round! 60 prepared envelopes of game play!
# Name tags for each character
# Murder Mystery Dinner Menu Suggestions
# A 1950's Dictionary of Slang Terms