What did they do for fun in the 1930s?
Many who could not afford books or periodicals spent time reading in libraries. Inexpensive amusements included backyard games, puzzles, card games, and board games such as Monopoly, which was introduced in 1935. Even the national pastime, baseball, changed profoundly during the Great Depression.
What were popular activities in the 1930s?
People liked listening to sports and news, as well as jazz and swing music. Singing telegrams were popular. During the 1930s, football was almost as popular with Nebraskans as it is today. High school teams were sources of pride for entire communities and the University of Nebraska team was becoming a national force.
What were the fashions of 1930?
(76) This unsteady feeling can definitely be seen in the fashions of 1930. Both day and evening wear strive for an elongated body, with a slight emphasis at the waist. Daytime hemlines gradually lowered as the year progressed.
What were some new fashion accessories in 1931?
In 1931, new fashion accessories include suede gloves with matching bag and shoes, a red or gray fox fur (flung over one shoulder), batik scarves, large rings and watches set with gems. Women love their hats. In 1931, they are deep and close-fitting with both large and small brims, and women liked them to cover one eye.
What was the fashion like in 1938?
A special elegance marked fashion in 1938. The popular look was the pencil-thin silhouette with black outfit, skunk jacket, hair piled on top of the head, extravagant hat and enormous artificial jewelry. At night, the fashion conscious woman wore skin-tight molded dresses and short tailored jackets with embroidery.
What kind of clothes were worn in 1934?
Padded shoulders were even more pronounced in 1934. The “little black dress” is the new evening style, but some women loved to express themselves in loud-colored long dinner suits. Hot colors combos in 1943 are brown & pink, and prune & turquoise.