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Housewares History: And wait, there’s more!

January 24, 2011

What is it?

Can you guess what this 1930’s era item is and was used for?

steam cooker

*HINT* It’s a heathier way to cook now, but it was just necessary when it was invented.

You can make guesses on our facebook page. The answer will be revealed in the afternoon.

Housewares Trivia

Ron Popeil made his debut demonstrating products at Woolworth’s but didn’t get his big break until he did the same on TV. What product did Popeil demonstrate on TV and in what year, giving birth to the infomercial?

popeil

You can give your answers on our facebook page. We’ll let you know how you faired this afternoon.

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: history, housewares, IHA, infomercial, ron popeil, steam

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