Analysis of Suburban Artifacts

My project is going to trace birthday parties from the way they were in the fifties to the current time period. Since "birthday parties" are not exactly an artifact, my project may not be constructed in the same way as usually expected, because I will not be able to follow the outline point by point. The first half of the project will consist of three main sections. The first section will include images of the children themselves at the party, their attire, and the lack or presence of their parents at the party. The second section will deal with the objects at the party,like the decorations, party favors, and examples of presents given to the birthday child. The final section will entail the location of the parties, and the games and activities played. The second half of the project will explain the significance of the changes through the years, and how they relate to suburbia.


Every child in America has a favorite day of the year. A day when she is the center of attention, may act how she pleases, and best of all, will receive presents from friends and family. Birthdays are exciting for these reasons, and because they only come once a year, they are anxiously anticipated.

THE CHILDREN

DECORATIONS AND PRESENTS

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

CULTURAL ANALYSIS

INTERPRETATION

RESOURCES

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