The Gospel of Consumption »

Posted By Neophile 1 year, 2 months ago in Style

Private cars were relatively scarce in 1919 and horse-drawn conveyances were still common. In residential districts, electric streetlights had not yet replaced many of the old gaslights. And within the home, electricity remained largely a luxury item for the wealthy.

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    berkeley1 year, 2 months ago

    this is an extremely important article that could be the basis of on-going group conversations. it reminds us that we really do have choices about many things we pretend we don't have choices about.

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      Fedquip1 year, 1 month ago

      Thanks Berkeley, I saw that same image in my latest issue of Adbusters

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