Technology
The Orgatron, or, Tote-a-Tune
Ad source.
Another pre-digital electronic keyboard.
Some background here.
And here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jul 28, 2017 -
Comments (4)
Category: Music, Technology, 1930s, 1970s
Mystery Gadget 51
Purpose?
Answer is here.
Or after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Sun Jul 23, 2017 -
Comments (4)
Category: Technology, 1910s
Mystery Gadget 50
Purpose of this device revealed here.
And after the jump.
More in extended >>
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jun 26, 2017 -
Comments (5)
Category: Technology, 1920s
The Eager Beaver Truck
Article here.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Jun 21, 2017 -
Comments (1)
Category: Technology, 1950s, Armed Forces, Trucks
Cosmetic Frame for Bent Legs
The vanished horrors of the past.
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jun 15, 2017 -
Comments (3)
Category: Technology, 1920s, Differently Abled, Handicapped, Challenged, and Otherwise Atypical
The Gro-Clock
Thanks god I'm not a parent! Not only the headaches, but the expense! $54.99!
Posted By: Paul - Sat May 27, 2017 -
Comments (3)
Category: Technology, Babies and Toddlers
Mystery Gadget 48
What's going on here?
Answer at the link (scroll down).
And after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Wed May 24, 2017 -
Comments (5)
Category: Technology, 1910s
5 Films About Technology
Posted By: Paul - Mon May 01, 2017 -
Comments (2)
Category: Movies, Technology
The Wurlitzer Electric Piano
Pre-digital, this device worked by striking steel reeds.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Apr 30, 2017 -
Comments (1)
Category: Music, Technology, 1950s
Mystery Gadget 47
What is going on here? Find out at this link.
Or after the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Mon Apr 17, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, 1920s
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