54 Household Items and Trends That Defined the 1950s in America

Electric typewriters, pioneered by Thomas Edison in the 1870s and later perfected by James Smathers in the 1920s, became the quintessential office tool by the 1950s, symbolizing technological progress and efficiency.

In the 1950s, portable electric typewriters revolutionized typing, blending mobility with functionality. Smith-Corona led the charge, being the first to successfully merge the convenience of portability with electric typewriting, a landmark in typewriter evolution.