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TV lamps were designed to preserve one’s eyesight while watching television in the dark. While this idea may sound strange today, but the picture quality of early sets was somewhat dim, causing people to watch TV in darkened rooms to improve the viewing experience. #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on November 01, 2019.

"The Modern Consumer: Products and Style" is on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/A9goh76A5o #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on September 12, 2019.

Around the same time, Metlox added the California Mobile series to their Poppytrail earthenware. Designed by Frank Irwin (1922–2002), California Mobile was a decal pattern applied to Metlox’ Freeform range of sculpturally squared plates and boomerang-shaped dishes. #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on September 12, 2019.

The quintessentially modern Starburst design was a transfer-printed pattern created by Mary C.L. Brown (1913–65) to decorate George James’ (1921–2003) futuristic line of Eclipse dinnerware for Franciscan. #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on September 12, 2019.

Modern, mid-century entertaining called for contemporary and expressive dinnerware. In 1954, two California-based manufacturers introduced a selection of progressive earthenware lines. #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on September 12, 2019.

@freneticperipat @flySFO Thank you so much for stopping by! We hope you enjoyed our exhibition! Did you or your daughter have a favorite object? https://t.co/VvhQETRVL6 #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on July 12, 2019.

WOW! This is so fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing! We will definitely be rocking out to this! #1950sConsumer https://t.co/wLDqXOemNh This tweet was posted on July 05, 2019.

In 1949, the Seeburg Corp. introduced their model M100A which featured a 100-selection #jukebox as opposed to previous machines that played an average of 24. The Model 161, seen here, was introduced in 1958 with 160-selections. #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on June 04, 2019.

Jukeboxes provided amplified, musical entertainment in public gathering spots such as bars, diners, drive-ins, and soda fountains. #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on June 04, 2019.

Have you ever been to a drive-in movie theatre? Drive-in theatres became a favorite entertainment destination during the golden age of the automobile. By 1954, the number of drive-in theatres operating in the United States had grown to more than 3,000. #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on April 10, 2019.

"The Modern Consumer: Products and Style" is on display, post-security, in Terminal 3. https://t.co/A9goh76A5o #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on April 02, 2019.

Some mid-century radios even pioneered alternative power sources, such as the solar- and battery-powered Hoffman Trans-Solar hybrid-portable shown here. #1950sConsumer This tweet was posted on April 02, 2019.