Which Historical Household Item Are You?
Which Historical Household Item Are You?
Where would we be without alarm clocks?
Where would we be without alarm clocks?
What are you making for dinner?
Which decade do you belong in?
Which congealed delight is in your fridge?
What are you drinking?
Choose an outfit for your day.
What is your favorite slang word?
What old-timey name captures your essence?
A 1920's Alarm Clock
A 1920's Alarm Clock
You are hyper-organized and a total list-making freak. Sometimes you get called “up-tight,” but that’s the price you pay for a relentless pursuit of perfection.
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A 1935 Refrigerator
A 1935 Refrigerator
You never sweat the small stuff. Your life motto is “work smarter not harder.” Emphasis on “not harder.”
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A 1896 Tiffany's Bicycle
A 1896 Tiffany's Bicycle
Your followers would assume you were dead if they didn’t get your Insta updates on the hour. Some people say you’re vapid and fake, but screw the haters. It’s not your fault they don’t have what it takes to live life on fleek.
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A 1920's Telephone
A 1920's Telephone
Strangers often mistake your playful attitude for flirtiness, but you just love getting to know people! Everyone knows you’re the ultimate “hello girl” because you make the effort to reach out to others and brighten their day.
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A 1908 Hoover Suction Sweeper
A 1908 Hoover Suction Sweeper
You’re a total powerhouse. You are known as the overachiever that kills it at work and at life in general. People envy your accomplishments but can’t help but love you anyway.
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A 1935 Maytag Washing Machine
A 1935 Maytag Washing Machine
You’re the one everyone counts on. Your down-to-earth attitude keeps your friend group humming along. You’re willing to help out with not-so-glamorous work but always have the energy to make time for others.
Learn more about these objects and the upcoming Object Project exhibit at the National Museum of American History. http://americanhistory.si.edu/blog