About this episode
The episode explores a locked iron safe sealed for 100 years and the objects Americans chose to remember.
A locked iron safe, sealed for 100 years. What objects did Americans choose to remember?
People in this episode
Host: Roman Mars
Topics covered
- objects
- history
- memory
- American culture
- design
Keywords
- iron safe
- 100 years
- American memory
- design
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 99% Invisible
Books & works: The Century Safe
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