35 Everyday Items From the Early 1900s vs How They Look Today

Technology has greatly improved over the last century, and the form of many products has changed massively from what they used to be. Household items, vehicles, as well as everyday objects, are not even close to what they used to be like in the 1900s. Check out 35 everyday items from the early 20th century and see just how different they look today!

Playgrounds

Kids always love to have a good time romping around outdoors, which is why playgrounds have been popular for a very long time. In these two pictures, we can see the difference between a playground in the 1900s and a modern playground. The toys at the old playground are made almost entirely of metal, as well as being dangerously high.

The modern ones are however safer, made with metal, plastic, and other materials that are relatively safer. They also come in bright colors that are perfect for attracting kids.

Calculators

The old calculators greatly resembled typewriters as they were quite a handful and not so easy to carry around. These calculators were usually utilized for simple calculations as they could not carry out complex scientific tasks.

Modern calculators, on the other hand, have much more advanced functions and are quite portable, while being able to complete equations almost instantaneously. They have simpler instructions and produce more complex results.

Showers

Showers are and have always been a big part of any bathroom. In these pictures, we can see an old yet luxurious shower, with a tub and a shower tap above. A bathroom curtain is also in place to serve as cover.

This example of a modern shower, on the other hand, is covered entirely in a stylish glass box, with different showerheads at your disposal to take the kind of shower you desire.

Phones

Phones have seen one of the biggest changes of all the items on this list. Phones have moved from being a static object, limited solely to voice calls, to being one of the most important possessions of every person.

The old phones of the 1900s were limited to one place in the house, dependent on cables for connectivity. Modern smartphones are portable enough to fit in your pocket. Their lengthy list of features would make even recent computers look obsolete, packing music, games, high-powered cameras, and a connection to the world via video or audio, all at the palm of your hand.