Retro Musings includes magazine adverts and catalogue scans from 1930’s to 1990’s, plus anything else which takes my fancy (like LP covers and knitting patterns).
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Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1939]"Nobody makes a pass at me!" These ad's for Colgate toothpaste date from 1939. The comic strip style used continued for several years.
Helene Curtis “Gay Top” ~ Hair Care Adverts [1958-1961]"For the Gay Top you game me Helene Curtis, I love you!" These three adverts for Helene Curtis "Gay Top" are from 1958, 1959 & 1961.
Fleischmann’s Yeast ~ Health Adverts [1941]"You'll like yeast this new way!" These ads for Fleischmann's Yeast date from 1941.
Children’s Fancy Dress Patterns [1970’s-1990’s]"Costumes galore!" Wondering what to dress up for Halloween this year? Look no further!
Journey Escape ~ Video Game Advert [1982]"You're on the road with Journey, one of the world's hottest rock groups. A spectacular performance has just ended. Now it's up to you to guide each Journey Band Member past hordes of Love-Crazed Groupies, Sneaky Photographers, and Shifty-Eyed Promoters to the safety of the Journey Escape Vehicle in time to make the next concert. Your mighty manager and loyal roadies are there to help, but the escape is up to you!"
Kleenex “Paper-Tique” ~ Craft Book [1971]"A new art for today's homemaker" If having bold coloured toilet paper only in your bathroom wasn't enough, Kleenex published a 36 page booklet in 1971 full of crazy crafts to spread around the home too.
Lee ~ Menswear Adverts [1974-1979] “Lee Fits America”Between 1974-79 Lee produced a series of adverts with simple bright coloured backdrops to show off their new clothing, and was topped off with some splendid text. The later ads included the "Lee Fits America" slogan.
Crazy Sixties Sunglasses [1960’s]Check out these groovy 1960's white-framed shades. Sunglasses just too small? How about a welders shield attached to a headband?
Stetson ~ Hat Adverts [1945-1948] Illustrations by Phil Dormont"How to look every inch the country gentleman." These ads for Stetson Hats date from 1945-48. They were mainly illustrated by Phil Dormont, but other artists were also used here and there, including Slayton Underhill, Scott Evans, Edwin Dahlberg and a couple whose signatures I can't read.
Coca Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1962-1963] “Enjoy The Lively Life”"Enjoy the lively life of Coke."These Coca Cola ads date from 1962-63.
Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1952-1963] “Ice Cream Floats”"Boys like girls who make Seven Up Floats!" These Seven-Up "Float" adverts date between 1952 and 1963. Yummy!
Coca Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1963-1965] “Things Go Better With Coke”"Things go better with Coke."This Coca Cola ad campaign ran for two years from Dec 1963 to Dec 1965 (as best I can tell).
Fur-tastic Bathroom Accessories of the 1970’sWelcome madam, sir! Looking for some dubiously unhygienic fur coverings for your bathroom furniture? Well, step back into the 1970's, you've come to the right place!
NatWest “Ade Edmonson” ~ Adverts [1987]"Not everyone Ade Edmonson met was a complete and utter b..." Young Ones character Vivian, played by comedian Ade Edmonson, advertised for Natwest bank in 1987 (print & TV).
Du Pont: Paint ~ Decorating Adverts [1958-1959]"Buy the paint that's worth the work... the beauty lasts!"These super adverts for Du Pont paints date from 1958-59.
Camel [1937-1948] Cigarette Adverts ~ Comic Strips"Camels never get on your nerves!" These comic strip ads for Camel cigarettes date from 1937-48 and feature a range of stunt men, circus folk and dare devils!
Raleigh [1971-72] Cigarette Adverts"Spend a milder moment with Raleigh." These ads for Raleigh cigarettes date from 1971-72 and featured couples smoking in sunny countryside surroundings.
Raleigh [1970-1971] Cigarette Adverts"Spend a milder moment with the quiet taste of Raleigh." These ads for Raleigh cigarettes date from 1970-71 and featured couples smoking in golden sunset surroundings.
Chrysler “Dodge Dart” ~ Car Adverts [1961]"How to own big dreams on a small budget." These car ads for Dodge Dart by Chrysler are from 1961. They didn't have a tagline as such, but all had "Dodge Dart!!" somewhere on them.
Shell “X-100” Motor Oil ~ Car Maintenance Adverts [1951-1952] Illustrated by Boris Artzybasheff"Your engine makes this much acid every day." These amazing illustrated ads for Shell "X-100" motor oil date from 1951-52 and featured artwork by Boris Artzybasheff.
Ford “Lincoln” ~ Car Adverts [1957-1958]"Unmistakably...the finest in the fine car field." These car ads for Lincoln by Ford are from 1957-58.
What’s That Smell? ~ Catalogues [1975]Here's a series of catalogue shots from 1975 using what I like to call the "What's that smell?" pose.
Avon ~ Christmas Cosmetics Adverts [1963-1969]"Gift by Avon... A joy to select... A joy to give... A joy to receive!" These Christmas adverts for Avon cosmetics date from 1963-69.
Valentines Heart Adverts [1960’s]"Love & Cookies" Here's a selection of valentine heart themed adverts from the 1960's, featuring a selection of goods from cuff links to meat!