Retro Riddles: Can You Guess These Outdated Gizmos?

6. Always These Colors

Surely everyone is familiar with Tupperware. Even today's young people know Tupperware, but there's no question about the fact they purchase utterly devoid of character transparent plastic containers. But these antique Tupperware containers were the vogue back in the day! You most likely recall your granny using these vivid colors to keep her sugar and flour. They were remarkable. Should you be lucky, your gran may have passed these containers on to you; they are most likely as new. They were, after all, rather tough and resilient. Not like the reasonably priced items available right now.

These vivid Tupperware containers were a cultural phenomenon rather than only functional objects. The unique pastel colors and jewel tones began to be associated with mid-century modern kitchens, giving counters and refrigerators all throughout America some color variation. Direct marketing tactic known as the Tupperware party transformed housewives into entrepreneurs, therefore revolutionizing women's economic possibilities as well as home storage. These containers were said to be incredibly durable; many families still use bits handed down through the years. This longevity not only testifies to the quality of the product but also highlights a time when goods were created to last, so contrastingly with modern disposable culture. Vintage Tupperware's nostalgic appeal has even spurred a collector's market; some rare items sell remarkably for auctions and on internet markets.