[Up until 1950] Few households had washing machines and dryers. Refrigerators had only tiny spaces for freezing ice and had to be defrosted at least once a week. Few houses had separate bedrooms for all the children. #StephanieCoontz

[Up until 1950] Few households had washing machines and dryers. Refrigerators had only tiny spaces for freezing ice and had to be defrosted at least once a week. Few houses had separate bedrooms for all the children. #StephanieCoontz

— English Quotes (@english_quotes) Jan 8, 2026