[familyop]

"In this pre-1950 land, there are no frozen dinners, no non-stick skillets and no fast food franchises."

There were fast food drive-ins and restaurants. ...burgers in less than five minutes.

"And certain types of cosmetics — lipstick and hair conditioners were around but don't appear to have been commonly used by most women, according to Wall's research."

Very bright, red lipstick (near crimson) was very common during the 1950s. I've also noticed that Baby Boomers who were teens during the early 1970s won't admit that some rather more scandalous things than we see presently were worn then.

[Lil'freeper]

Very bright, red lipstick (near crimson) was very common during the 1950s.

The Vermont Country Store carries a lot of 'old' cosmetics and fragrances and household items from the 30's 40's 50's, etc. I especially love their Christmas catalog because you can order lots of old-fashioned, wonderful foods and candies that aren't in the mainstream any more.