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Kids in 1954 turn to Puss ‘N Boots for help with their new kitten!

(This booklet, published in 1954 by Puss ‘N Boots Cat Food, is full of tips to care for a happy and healthy cat.)

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Exploring the ends of the Earth and the depths of the ocean. Anything is possible in the early 20th century!

(Part of an educational booklet published by Coca-Cola for use in school classrooms, during World War II. This one focused on all aspects of American transportation. The booklets included factual information and beautiful stickers which children could paste in various areas of the book.)

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During the post war boom Americans began to travel in record numbers, both on the road, and in the air!

(To celebrate its 50th anniversary in 1952, JC Penney published a comic book that focused on major events from the first half of the 20th century!)

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Barbie explores the ocean depths, before singing a solo or dreaming of the perfect wedding! That girl can do anything!

(This from a 1963 fashion catalog of outfits and accessories for Barbie and her friends, available for purchase from Mattel.)

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Ken has his own Fashion Pak. Part of Mattel’s guarantee that you will have a official Barbie fun!

(This from a 1963 fashion catalog of outfits and accessories for Barbie and her friends, available for purchase from Mattel.)

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Ken is the master of various occupations!

(This from a 1963 fashion catalog of outfits and accessories for Barbie and her friends, available for purchase from Mattel.)

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Take your entertainment with you, anywhere you go!

(Circa 1940s - 1950s)

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Once you own your radio, you can use it to listen to Fred Allen!

(Circa 1940s)

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The Golden Gate Bridge, pioneering feats in aviation and a spectacular World’s Fair helped to close out the 1930s.

(To celebrate its 50th anniversary in 1952, JC Penney published a comic book that focused on major events from the first half of the 20th century!)

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Scientific balloons and futuristic helicopters fly through the air with the greatest of ease!

(Part of an educational booklet published by Coca-Cola for use in school classrooms, during World War II. This one focused on all aspects of American transportation. The booklets included factual information and beautiful stickers which children could paste in various areas of the book.)

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Thanks to a car and trailer, we can camp wherever we’d like!

(Part of an educational booklet published by Coca-Cola for use in school classrooms, during World War II. This one focused on all aspects of American transportation. The booklets included factual information and beautiful stickers which children could paste in various areas of the book.)

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This train isn’t gonna let a little thing like a mountain get in its way!

(Part of an educational booklet published by Coca-Cola for use in school classrooms, during World War II. This one focused on all aspects of American transportation. The booklets included factual information and beautiful stickers which children could paste in various areas of the book.)

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A Covered Wagon was “state of the art” travel in 1849.

(Part of an educational booklet published by Coca-Cola for use in school classrooms, during World War II. This one focused on all aspects of American transportation. The booklets included factual information and beautiful stickers which children could paste in various areas of the book.)

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War-time tech brings us peace-time tires!

(Circa 1940s - 1950s)

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“Foot action” helps play tunes in a car and keeps tanks on the move!

(Circa 1940s - 1950s)

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Even a television set can be a “teenager!”

(Circa 1940s - 1950s)