B&W Movado Watch Ads, 1949/51

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Clocks, watches, and a few other gadgets with faces... From about 1930 to 1960.

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17 Jun 2011

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B&W Movado Watch Ads, 1949/51

You see, Children, back before we had cellphones to tell us the time, we had these... Clipped from the pages of National Geographic magazine.

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18 Jul 2011

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Smith's Timepieces Ad, 1950

"Perhaps I should step out and leave all this for tomorrow," thought Mrs. England. "I've stared at this blasted clock so often that I'm staring to hear little Jane's 'fairies' in my head!" From Good Housekeeping's Picture Cookery.

12 Dec 2012

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Benrus Watch Ad, 1960

On a related note: Nine out of ten cats surveyed suggest the dainty ladies watches at gift time. Their diminutive size makes them ideal for knocking off the nightstand and down into the floor-inset heating ducts when the humans are away. From the December Ladies Home Journal.

16 May 2018

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Telechron Electric Clocks, 1950/51

It's nice how the rainbow obscures the telltale cord, isn't it? (Front of a six-page insert from the Strevell-Patterson Hardware Company, Salt Lake City, Utah.)

16 May 2018

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Telechron Electric Clocks (2), 1950/51

Who wouldn't want a clock with its own teeny-tiny plastic curtain trim?

16 May 2018

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Telechron Electric Clocks (3), 1950/51

Engineering could probably tell you why only certain clocks were trusted with the full 6' of cord. It's a mystery to me.

16 May 2018

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Telechron Electric Clocks (4), 1950/51

If that "HARD HITTING Training Manual" ever shows up at any garage sales, like this did, I promise I'll let you know right away. ;)

16 May 2018

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Telechron Electric Clocks (5), 1950/51

I miss the age of polka dot kitchen walls that didn't have to be explained to guests.

16 May 2018

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Telechron Electric Clocks (6), 1950/51

"Pharaoh," huh? I was hoping for a Sphinx. If it fails to stay synced with the Cosmic Synchro Master Whatsit you get to throw it off a cliff for a full refund.
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