Knitting Baby clothes
It was common in 1950s to knit clothes for a baby including booties, dresses, jumpers and shawls. It is not done so much today as […]
The New Idea MAGAZINE June 1957
This magazine from the 1950s which is a great snapshot of fashions, advertisements and what was in Women’s magazines at that time. It is […]
A Picnic Set with a splash of colour
I could no resist sharing this old retro picnic set with it’s bright colours and sturdy suitcase. The picnic set has cups, plates, a lunchbox, […]
Telephone boxes and Postage stamp machines
Who remembers going to the telephone box to make a phone call as you did not have a phone at home or you were […]
Baby’s Book of Happy Events from 1950s
This is a Baby Record book which was given to mothers in the 1950s by the State Saving Bank of Victoria, Australia. The first couple […]
Welcome to Born in the Fifties
My name is Robyn and I look after Born in the Fifties. It enjoy finding childhood memories to share and hope you enjoy them with […]