Silver Screen Legends
She danced through the 1952 classic Singin’ in the Rain alongside Gene Kelly.
Who is Debbie Reynolds?
In 1969, this historic event put the first humans on the moon.
What is the Apollo 11 moon landing?
These simple tools—sometimes called “spectacles” in sewing—help you thread a needle more easily.
What are needle threaders?
In the 1950s, this fizzy drink often cost just 5 to 10 cents a bottle.
What is Coca-Cola? (or What is soda?)
This brand’s slogan promised to make dishwashing “sparkling clean” with a lemon scent.
What is Lemon Pledge?
This actress dazzled in Breakfast at Tiffany’s wearing her iconic little black dress.
Who is Audrey Hepburn?
The 1950s saw the rise of this home appliance that made frozen dinners possible.
What is the microwave oven?
A type of stitch used to repair a seam invisibly, often on hems.
What is a slip stitch?
In the 1940s, you could mail a letter for the cost of this 3-cent item.
What is a postage stamp?
This sticky household item was originally developed during WWII for sealing ammunition cases.
What is duct tape?
This comedic pair’s famous line was “Who’s on First?”
Who are Abbott and Costello?
This wall fell in 1989, symbolizing the end of the Cold War.
What is the Berlin Wall?
This padded object helps protect fingers while pushing a needle through fabric.
What is a thimble?
In the 1930s, a cup of coffee often cost as little as this.
What is 5 cents?
These washable cloths—popular before paper towels—were used for drying dishes and polishing glassware.
What are tea towels?
Known as “The King of Hollywood,” he starred in Gone With the Wind and It Happened One Night.
Who is Clark Gable?
In 1977, this science-fiction film changed special effects forever with lightsabers and starships.
What is Star Wars?
Quilters often use these soft, fluffy layers sandwiched between fabric pieces.
What is batting?
In the 1940s, a dozen eggs could often be purchased for this price.
What is around 50 cents?
The original formula of this cleaning powder featured a smiling Dutch woman on the label.
What is Dutch Cleanser?
His character Rick Blaine famously said, “Here’s looking at you, kid” in Casablanca.
Who is Humphrey Bogart?
The 1940s saw this massive global conflict come to an end in 1945.
What is World War II?
A decorative hand-sewing technique that uses small x-shaped stitches to create pictures.
What is cross-stitch?
In the 1960s, a gallon of gasoline averaged this price
What is around 30 cents?
This early laundry tool, a metal board with ridges, was used long before washing machines.
What is a washboard?