In 1912, S.I. Russell invented and patented an electric heating pad for patients who had tuberculosis. The electric heating pad mad of a small square of fabric with insulated heating coils was designed to help them breathe and keep their chests warm. Amazingly the heating pad sold for $150 which was really pricey for the time. In the 1930’s due to popular demand and lower manufacturing costs, the first electric blanket came to market.
Today you can find electric blankets in most department stores and online with a variety of features and options, making them a desirable addition to a cold winter night.
Boy do I remember electric blankets with great fondness and appreciation! I use the past tense because we haven’t had one in years (gave it up in favor of a quilt) and neither have our friends. I wonder what happened? They were such a rage but seem to, somehow, have gone out of style.
Rowena
on September 29, 2011 at 10:32 pm
Ohwheee…just wanted to also add that your blog just keeps on getting better and better.Keep up the fabolous work and progress
Best wishes and have a great day!!!
Boy do I remember electric blankets with great fondness and appreciation! I use the past tense because we haven’t had one in years (gave it up in favor of a quilt) and neither have our friends. I wonder what happened? They were such a rage but seem to, somehow, have gone out of style.
Ohwheee…just wanted to also add that your blog just keeps on getting better and better.Keep up the fabolous work and progress
Best wishes and have a great day!!!