Modern Marvels. Household Wonders
Description
The Industrial Revolution in America began in the 1850s, creating a new middle class and all but eliminating house servants. This transformation was responsible for the invention of today's household wonders including the stove, microwave, sewing machine and refrigerator. Learn how and why these machines became indispensable to modern homes.
Runtime
45 min
Series
Subjects
- Mechanics (142)
- Industrial revolution (75)
- Home economics (44)
- Household appliances, Electric (3)
- Household appliances (3)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2011], c1997
Database
Films on Demand
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