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1950 House : $14,500 Average income: $3,216 Ford car: $1339-$2262 Philco model 1403 TV: $199 Admiral "home entertainment" TV system: $549.50 12" records: $4.: $.82 Gas: $.20 Bread $.14 Postage stamp: $.03 Pumpkins : $.02 cents a lb Campbell’s Pork & Beans - (2) 1 lb. cans: $.25 Sirloin steak: $.77 lb Kraft Mayonnaise - quart jar: $.62. Havard Tuition- $1,250 The first credit card invented by Ralph Schneider in 1950

Kids enjoyed reading comics some of their favorites being Horror and Gore comics Marvel almost went out of businness in 1957

Common shows on T.V. were Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Elmer Fudd.



Fashion in the 1950's



-Women dressed "smartly" having heels and gloves completing their outfit. -The swing skirt up above had many forms like the poodle skirt. -The yellow dress is an example of school wear. -Jeans were not wore to school only around the house for leisure time. -Men wore suits and no outfit was completed without a hat.