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- Cigarette Machine, circa 1946 - By the mid-20th century, National Vendors, Inc. was well known for its high-quality coin-operated vending machines, for candy as well as for cigarettes. Cigarette vending machines became common in diners, cafes, and restaurants. However, due to concerns about underage buyers, these machines were legally banned from restaurants in 1989, allowable only in bars.
- circa 1946
- Collections - Artifact
Cigarette Machine, circa 1946
By the mid-20th century, National Vendors, Inc. was well known for its high-quality coin-operated vending machines, for candy as well as for cigarettes. Cigarette vending machines became common in diners, cafes, and restaurants. However, due to concerns about underage buyers, these machines were legally banned from restaurants in 1989, allowable only in bars.
- Postage Stamp Vending Machine, 1945-1955 - Around the turn of the 20th century, when the theory that microscopic germs transmitted infectious diseases began to take hold in the public's mind, Americans became concerned about licking stamps--and any accompanying germs. Buying stamps in sealed "sanitary folders"--like the ones dispensed from this machine--alleviated this fear. Only later would further research assure Americans that licking stamps posed only limited risk.
- 1945-1955
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Postage Stamp Vending Machine, 1945-1955
Around the turn of the 20th century, when the theory that microscopic germs transmitted infectious diseases began to take hold in the public's mind, Americans became concerned about licking stamps--and any accompanying germs. Buying stamps in sealed "sanitary folders"--like the ones dispensed from this machine--alleviated this fear. Only later would further research assure Americans that licking stamps posed only limited risk.
- Young Boy Reaching to Use a Soda Vending Machine, 1990 -
- August 01, 1990
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Young Boy Reaching to Use a Soda Vending Machine, 1990
- Postage Stamp Vending Machine, 1940-1950 - Around the turn of the 20th century, when the theory that microscopic germs transmitted infectious diseases began to take hold in the public's mind, Americans became concerned about licking stamps--and any accompanying germs. Buying stamps in sealed "sanitary folders"--like the ones dispensed from this machine--alleviated this fear. Only later would further research assure Americans that licking stamps posed only limited risk.
- 1940-1950
- Collections - Artifact
Postage Stamp Vending Machine, 1940-1950
Around the turn of the 20th century, when the theory that microscopic germs transmitted infectious diseases began to take hold in the public's mind, Americans became concerned about licking stamps--and any accompanying germs. Buying stamps in sealed "sanitary folders"--like the ones dispensed from this machine--alleviated this fear. Only later would further research assure Americans that licking stamps posed only limited risk.
- Schermack Postage Stamp Vending Machine, circa 1917 -
- circa 1917
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Schermack Postage Stamp Vending Machine, circa 1917