Each edition of Living 60+ includes a fun game with photos of items from the past. Many are no longer in use but were part of everyday life way back when.
Only one item this time is a real stumper, but here's a selection of items from decades past that people may or may not have encountered. (See item descriptions at the bottom of the article)
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Item 1
These have small hooks to hang on the wall and were found in many a bathroom about 60 years ago.
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Item 2
This item is about two inches tall and worth more than what it's made of.
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Item 3
A red wooden handle and metal object from the kitchen. It's just under eight inches across.
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Item 4
Smaller than an egg cup with a concave shaped oval cup made to fit a certain body part.
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Here's additional information and background on these items.
ITEM 1 - Resin decor with inlays
These seahorses are just one of the many designs for these vintage home decor items. Epoxy crafts are nothing new. These are set in resin with eye-catching items such as abalone pieces, glitter, cabuchon beads, and more. In addition to being able to buy items ranging from hanging wall decor to ashtrays and candy dishes, there were also supplies available so people could make these at home, just watch out for the strong fumes.
ITEM 2 - Flattened souvenir penny
Many people will have put a penny on railroad tracks as a child but there were also flattened pennies used as carnival prizes or souvenirs. Sellers would have a machine at the fair or carnival so people could watch their penny be flattened and have a design or saying imprinted on it. This one has the Lord's Prayer.
ITEM 3 - Baking attachment
This device could attach to a 7.5 inch diameter bowl and be used to whip cream or butter, or mix ingredients, even sift flour.
ITEM 4 - Eye cup
Most homes in decades past had an eyewash cup or eye cup. In the days before the eyedropper or droppers built into medication or eye product bottles, these were useful to administer medication or cleanse and soothe the eye. This 1940s-era Selzwell product is made of flint glass with a basic design, but some were more elaborate and decorative. Selzwell was based in New York, and sold many household items ranging from a baby bottle strainer funnel to men's athletic supporters.
