| − | In David Nye’s excerpt, he states quite clearly that the use of electric appliances began as a form of novelty or conspicuous display. Table 6.1 only enhances this argument, where it shows that in 1921, the wealthy held the greatest percentages of appliances. They were also the only class with electric ranges. All for novelty, not simplification or the reduction of housework. | + | In David Nye’s excerpt, he states quite clearly that the use of electric appliances began as a form of novelty or conspicuous display. Table 6.1 only enhances this argument, where it shows that in 1921, the wealthy held the greatest percentages of appliances. They were also the only class with electric ranges. All for novelty, not simplification or the reduction of housework.~~Kyle Allwine |