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Once a necessity for any homemaker, the vintage apron has become a fashion statement. In the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s, aprons were commonplace. In fact, many women owned both “working” and “presenting” aprons. The working apron was worn during the actual cooking process, while a nicer, clean apron was worn while serving dinner. These pretty [...]
In April 2012, Retro Planet launched an exclusive line of illuminated clocks. Sporting original, retro-style artwork, the timepieces were designed for the kitchen, garage, movie room and rec room. Encased in Lexan, they’re built to last a lifetime. For those on smaller budgets, the designs are now available with Acrylic lenses. Featuring a durable aluminum [...]
Another line of Retro Planet exclusives, these all-new illuminated clocks are built to resist wear and tear and will look great in the kitchen, garage, movie room and rec room. Each uniquely retro design is protected by a Lexan outer lens that won’t scratch or yellow over time, and the UV dried printing process means [...]
“EAT” signs were used in diners in the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s. Signs like these were also sprinkled along the length of Route 66 and all over the rest of the country in the heyday of the American diner. The popularity of diners and lunch counters peaked in the post-WWII era of the 1950s and [...]
