LOCATIONS
1920s STYLE
DAD
GILBRETH LIFE
CHILDREN
100
The Gilbreth home, located at 68 Eagle Rock way, was located in this city and state.
Where is Montclair, New Jersey?
100
This haircut, a style made vogue in the 1920s, entered the Gilbreth home when Anne took matters (and scissors) into her own hands.
What is the bob?
100
When the Gilbreth daughters ventured too far from their father's sensibilities, he would threaten to send them to this religious institution.
What is a convent?
100
Frank Gilbreth, Sr. created this unit by which to label motions, in order to study and improve efficiency.
What is a therblig?
100
This photo, taken in 1924 and featuring only eleven of the dozen, features this Gilbreth child on Mother's lap.
Who is Jane?
200
Now a luxury vacation spot, the Gilbreths had a vacation home on this island.
What is Nantucket, Massachusetts?
200
Though Dad and Mother eventually yielded to silk stockings and short skirts, they had no intention of yielding to this other wardrobe upgrade.
What are paint (makeup), high heels, or perfume?
200
Though Daddy was strict about his daughters' fashion statements, even he could not resist the spell of this friend of Anne's, who came to dinner.
Who is Libby Holton?
200
Though their financial picture shifted dynamically after Dad's death, this beloved caretaker would forever have a place in their home and family.
Who is Tom Grieves?
200
Anne dated Joe Scales, who led his school's spirit in this role. Originally an all-male sport, Joe is in good company, including U.S. presidents FDR, Reagan, Eisenhower, and Reagan.
What is a cheerleader?
300
Mother is from this west coast city and state.
What is Oakland, California?
300
This brand of luxury cars was made in America from 1901-1938 and was the maker of Foolish Carriage, the Gilbreth family automobile.
What is Pierce Arrow?
300
This man warned Dad of a heart condition that would soon be fatal.
Who is Dr. Burton?
300
This vital computer went to "Mortuary Myrt," Ms. Myrtell Canavan at Harvard, upon Dad's death.
What is Dad's brain?
300
This stalker (I mean, suitor) of Ernestine's regularly cycled the block on his motorbike, hoping for a glimpse of her. The Gilbreth children treed the peeping tom with a flaming torch, high in Dad's favorite cherry tree.
Who is Motorcycle Mac?
400
Dad called Mother from this iconic location, but was unable to complete the call.
What is Lackawanna Train Station?
400
Anne says that Joe Scales will get this fashion accessory from his father after he finishes high school and goes to Yale.
What is a raccoon coat?
400
Dr. Burton sometimes called Frank Gilbreth by this affectionate nickname, because of his professional tendency to blaze a trail.
What is "Old Pioneer"?
400
When the children play a prank on a "sallow"-faced, female psychologist with a black moustache, she leaves in anger. When Dad hears the tale, he roars with laughter and calls the woman by this barnyard term.
What is the "old bearded goat"?
400
The records of German and French language lessons have been traded out for what new collection?
What are jazz records?
500
In 1923, though his bad heart loomed like a ticking clock, Dad accepted invitations to speak at conferences in these two countries.
What are England and Czechoslovakia?
500
Joe Scales' car has this hellish feature, which only gets louder as his stripped-down Model T accelerates.
What is an exhaust whistle?
500
With a firstborn daughter in college and the Last Model only two years old, Dad passed away suddenly at this age.
What is 55?
500
A term taken from the 1920s jazz culture, flappers used this term for their male suitors. These men greased their hair and wore baggy trousers.
What is sheik?
500
These three siblings wrote a song, complete with 3-part harmony, from a note Ernestine received with a photo of a very shy but affectionate beau.
Who are Frank, Bill, and Lillian? ("All My Fondest Thoughts Are of You, Dearest Ernestine.")