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Today on Info On The Go, we’re unwrapping the story behind this shiny tradition — how it began, what it meant, and what it reveals about memory, motherhood, and the power of nostalgia. From chemistry labs to living rooms, this episode traces how one woman’s home experiment became a national phenomenon, blending science, sentiment, and the longing to stop time itself.

Preview:
We’ll explore:

• The invention of bronzing and how Victorian science inspired a sentimental art form.
• The remarkable story of Violet Shinbach — the pioneering mother who founded the American Bronzing Company in 1934.
• Why families of the Baby Boom era proudly displayed bronzed shoes beside wedding photos and diplomas.
• The emotional psychology behind preserving childhood in metal.
• And how DIY kits and changing technology eventually turned a beloved tradition into a nostalgic relic.

From Depression-era resilience to postwar prosperity, from electroplating tanks to family mantels — this is the surprising, touching, and quietly powerful story of how any mother could bronze… and every parent tried to make love last forever.

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Kat & William

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