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The Price Is Right: 1923 Edition

How Much Did These Things Cost In 1923? Trivia Quiz

A new Studebaker Touring Light-Six cost a whopping $995 back in 1923.

$995.00

How much did the average new five-passenger vehicle cost in 1923?

Back in 1923, the average women's bathing suit cost $1.98.

$1.98

How much did the average women's bathing suit cost in 1923?

Back in 1923, a man could get a full outfit for work at the mill for 69 cents!

$0.69

Can you guess the average cost of a men's work outfit back in 1923?

A dozen eggs would have cost you 13 cents back in 1923.

$0.13

Okay, how much were a dozen eggs in 1923?

A gallon of milk would have cost you only 56 cents back in 1923.

$0.56

That's right. A pound of coffee would have only cost you 27 cents.

$0.27

What would you guess the cost of a pound of coffee would have been in 1923?

25 cents and you could have a beautiful pound of bacon with your eggs.

$0.25

How much do you think it cost to buy a pound of bacon?

That's right! You could redecorate your entire room furniture and all for $199.

$199.00

Okay, lastly can you guess how much a 9-piece bedroom set would have cost?

You got {{points}}/8 correct! You're not big on history, especially history from 100 years ago! It might be time to check out the History Channel — you might learn something new.

History novice

You got {{points}}/8 correct! You know more than the average person, but you still have some holes in your history knowledge.

History nerd

You got {{points}}/8 correct! You know your stuff and your stuff is pretty much anything in history! Bravo!

Time traveler!

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