What Were They Thinking?
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 5/1/2007
Exotic must have had a different meaning in 1960. This replica of a Tiki god figure was part of a product page highlighting accessories for inside and outside the home. There may have been a better place for it.
This takes candlelight to a whole new level. The Liquor-Lite Bott-l-abra was advertised as a "jolly good import from Britain — inspired by generations of wrought-iron craftsmanship." The branch could be adjusted to fit any wine, liquor, decanter or other bottle. Not exactly a romantic — or elegant — way to dine by candlelight.
Not quite sure what Willie the Weedtender is supposed to do here. Tend the weeds, hold flowers? The caption read "The eccentric stoneware pair love flowers or plants." There was a Winnie, the Weedtender available, too. Your guess is as good as ours.
Sex and Civil Rights"While race has received the primary emphasis in connection with the 1964 Civil Rights law, for some employers the ban against discrimination by sex may prove more troublesome than race, color, religion or national origin. Title seven prohibits discrimination against sex, as well as these, in hiring, promotion and particularly paychecks. It's possible that 'Help Wanted, Male' may be a thing of the past." —April 1965
