Back in Time Dec. 13: Archival ad from Thunes Hardware

Back in Time Dec. 13: Archival ad from Thunes Hardware

This ad is a snapshot of its era — like opening a little time capsule that smells faintly of varnish and old newspapers. The advertisement from theDaily Republic dated Dec. 17, 1937, reflects consumer culture of the late 1930s, when household appliances were commonly promoted as ideal gifts for wives or mothers. Items such as radios, washing machines, and other household tools were often marketed as modern, time-saving luxuries, making them aspi…