The Best-Selling Products of the 1960s
5. Liquid Paper
Where It Was Sold: Walmart and Office Supply StoresOrganisation: Newell Brands Initial Cost: $1–$3* In the 1950s, a secretary by the name of Bette Nesmith had the idea for liquid paper. Because liquid paper could "whiten out" whatever imperfection an employee produced, it became the go-to workplace mistake-corrector by the 1960s. Flowing Paper ©FA2010/Wikimedia This white, ink-like material was used to correct typos on typewriters and ink pens. Despite the fact that many people mistake Liquid Paper for "White-Out," the latter name did not exist until 1974.
6. Flatsy
Where It Was Sold: Toy Stores, FAO Schwarz, Macy's, and Sears Ideal Toy Co. is the company. *Original Price: $2– $6*A new phenomenon in culture emerged at the end of the 1960s: flatness. Originally intended for young girls, these flat dolls are now expensive collector's items. For four years, Ideal Toy Co. produced flat dolls with long, brightly coloured hair. These dolls were known as flatsy dolls. Flatsy on Pinterest and eBay There were three sizes available for these vinyl and internal wire creations: fashion, medium, and mini. The jingle "She's Flat and All That!" was used in the s for these dolls, so you may recall them.
