tecnopolis
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What are the chances of something like this coming out today?
Seems like a stretch even back then...
Seems like a stretch even back then...
What are the chances of something like this coming out today?
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tecnopolis
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tecnopolis
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Something else Kelvinator was doing in the 60's.
Reminds me of the older appliances with the formica tops.
Reminds me of the older appliances with the formica tops.
danemodsandy
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Dubious Tactic!
One has to wonder how Kelvinator got away with that "Wedgewood" backguard and ad.
Even though "Wedgewood" is a misspelling (the name is actually spelled "Wedgwood"), the blue jasper color and white design on the control panel is obviously intended to evoke Wedgwood, which was and is a registered trademark.
If Kelvinator had licensed the name, surely they'd have spelled it correctly.
Something tells me this ended in a suit bring filed, and probably an out-of-court settlement.
One has to wonder how Kelvinator got away with that "Wedgewood" backguard and ad.
Even though "Wedgewood" is a misspelling (the name is actually spelled "Wedgwood"), the blue jasper color and white design on the control panel is obviously intended to evoke Wedgwood, which was and is a registered trademark.
If Kelvinator had licensed the name, surely they'd have spelled it correctly.
Something tells me this ended in a suit bring filed, and probably an out-of-court settlement.
Don't Know About Anyone Else
But have always put on my best frock, pearls and high heel then stood standing gazing lovingly at my washing machine and dryer. I mean one *really* has nothing better to do! *LOL*
But have always put on my best frock, pearls and high heel then stood standing gazing lovingly at my washing machine and dryer. I mean one *really* has nothing better to do! *LOL*
tecnopolis
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You go Launderess!
tecnopolis
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According to the ad, $199 w/trade, was on par with the era's GE Filter-Flo washers of the time, no? Not much of a price premium, "for the look of Wedgewood".
arbilab
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have always put on my best frock, pearls and high heel then stood standing gazing lovingly at my washing machine and dryer
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What a coincidence. So have I.
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What a coincidence. So have I.
I think there are a lot here that do that...
<span style="font-size: medium;">they're just not willing to admit it...</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
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<span style="font-size: medium;">they're just not willing to admit it...</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
ovrphil
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With trade-in and showroom
Snob appeal that looks like applique'. Mrs. Bucket, I mean Bouquet, would never approve.
The showroom is interesting, isn't it....so contemporary, but the appliances look years behind the architecture.
The side-by-side (didn't know they were available then)is loaded with food, living up to the above sign, "Food-a-Rama".
Wash-A-Rama, Cook-A-Rama....gotta love it.
Snob appeal that looks like applique'. Mrs. Bucket, I mean Bouquet, would never approve.
The showroom is interesting, isn't it....so contemporary, but the appliances look years behind the architecture.
The side-by-side (didn't know they were available then)is loaded with food, living up to the above sign, "Food-a-Rama".
Wash-A-Rama, Cook-A-Rama....gotta love it.
You Know That "Wedgewood" Blue W&D Set Would Have
Just been then thing for a "Queen of the Cul de Sac" such as Hyacinth Bucket to have in her kitchen. Not in a separate laundryroom mind you because that wouldn't do, I mean you couldn't show them off now could you?
Who would have had the money but wouldn't have been caught dead? Maro Leadbetter from "Good Neighbors" that's who.
Unlike Hyacinth, Margo was the real article and probably would have thought such things tacky.
Just been then thing for a "Queen of the Cul de Sac" such as Hyacinth Bucket to have in her kitchen. Not in a separate laundryroom mind you because that wouldn't do, I mean you couldn't show them off now could you?
Who would have had the money but wouldn't have been caught dead? Maro Leadbetter from "Good Neighbors" that's who.
Unlike Hyacinth, Margo was the real article and probably would have thought such things tacky.
lordkenmore
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Who would have had the money but wouldn't have been caug
And then there would be Audrey fforbes-Hamilton who, for a long time, did not have the money, nor the inclination. Laundry in her house would entirely been the problem of the probably sometimes unpaid Brabinger.
And then there would be Audrey fforbes-Hamilton who, for a long time, did not have the money, nor the inclination. Laundry in her house would entirely been the problem of the probably sometimes unpaid Brabinger.
mikeklondon
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Such Tack
Very tacky even for the 60s
Very tacky even for the 60s
jeb
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good neighbors
I don't know- I think it would have been just the thing for her to wash her " posh frocks" in JEB
I don't know- I think it would have been just the thing for her to wash her " posh frocks" in JEB
You have to hand it to Kelvinator; those room air conditioners sure blend in with any background or decor.
Good Neighbors - In USA
Good Life in Europe/UK. Not sure why but remember seeing Ms. Keith on some PBS/BBC program explaining why the show had to switch names when it went acrosss the pond.
Regardless it was then and still is one of my favourite BBC programs, right up there with "Yes, Minister". Of course was a slip of a thing back then but it was great seeing those programs on Public Television. Later when one's parents were out on Saturday nights would watch "I Claudius".
Mago Leadbetter was glam, stylish and sure of who she was, something Hyacinth was not. Margo could get away with being a snob because, well she was the upper class or at least upper middle class.
Both Miss. Routledge and Miss. Keith have one thing in common; wherever they go in the UK people from taxi drivers to shop girls tell them that they "know" someone just like Hyacinth or Margo. Miss. Keith has said in interviews she is very glad not to have met or known anyone like Margo. *LOL*
Good Life in Europe/UK. Not sure why but remember seeing Ms. Keith on some PBS/BBC program explaining why the show had to switch names when it went acrosss the pond.
Regardless it was then and still is one of my favourite BBC programs, right up there with "Yes, Minister". Of course was a slip of a thing back then but it was great seeing those programs on Public Television. Later when one's parents were out on Saturday nights would watch "I Claudius".
Mago Leadbetter was glam, stylish and sure of who she was, something Hyacinth was not. Margo could get away with being a snob because, well she was the upper class or at least upper middle class.
Both Miss. Routledge and Miss. Keith have one thing in common; wherever they go in the UK people from taxi drivers to shop girls tell them that they "know" someone just like Hyacinth or Margo. Miss. Keith has said in interviews she is very glad not to have met or known anyone like Margo. *LOL*
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