Other fallen status symbols that come to mind, although lower costs were the reason over better alternatives.
Aluminum before better material science dropped the price. Dishes, utensils, the cap on the Washington Monument.
Pineapples before Dole setup plantations.
Gelatin had two phases: before refrigeration, it needed hours of work in the kitchen. Then the status came from electrification and owning a refrigerator.
Aluminum before better material science dropped the price. Dishes, utensils, the cap on the Washington Monument.
Pineapples before Dole setup plantations.
Gelatin had two phases: before refrigeration, it needed hours of work in the kitchen. Then the status came from electrification and owning a refrigerator.