A selection of interesting artifacts from the past (17 photos)

Today, a Bluetooth wireless laser mouse that can be recharging like a normal smartphone is a common thing. But quite recently it was impossible to believe in such a miracle technology. Modern a teenager, seeing a hefty "mouse" with a rubber ball, will think about how in what barbarian times his ancestors lived. Yes, time flies quickly and the world is changing with it. Let's take a look at all of us familiar things that in the past looked like artifacts of a vanished civilization.

Folding suitcase-wardrobe, which was an important attribute of the traveler in the 19th century





No, this is not a calculator. This is a laptop.



Music lovers will appreciate





An old Starrett meat grinder patented in 1865



An old but very cool children's designer. Can assemble 800 different models



Rare hair dryer from the 50s



An 85 year old camera and the pictures it takes



Compact vintage cosmetic bag



Portable charcoal foot warmer. They are usually used while traveling by car.



Baby carriage



The first baby carriages appeared in Great Britain in the 18th century. They are were a smaller copy of an adult wagon and did not differ special convenience. The child could ride in it only sitting.

Touch screen, invented in 1972



The touch screen was invented in the USA as part of research on programmed learning. It had low accuracy, so it didn't last long. entered the consumer market. At first it was only used in industry and medicine.

Rare jewelry machine



Today, such devices look much more modest and simpler. Jewelers prefer to use more compact machines for work, which will not take up half the room.

General Electric Model D-12 toaster, 1910s



Alarm that protected from robbers and animals



One of the first security devices was invented in 1880. The device was a stretch, a thin wire stretched into passage attached to the capsule. With the movement of the wire, the capsule exploded, making a loud sound like a gunshot.

Wood burning stove



Humidifier from the 80s, which is placed on the stove



A miracle of technology. Mouse with built-in phone



These computer mice have disappeared from store shelves for over 15 years. back. They did not last long because of their inconvenience. im on replaced by more functional mice without strange gadgets.