![Charles of the Ritz ~ Makeup Adverts [1956-1959]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21811-100x100-no.jpg)
Charles of the Ritz ~ Makeup Adverts [1956-1959]
"Individual beauty, made to order!"
These ads for Charles of the Ritz cosmetics date from 1956-59.
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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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![Debbie Gibson "Electric Youth" ~ Perfume Adverts [1980's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15192-100x100-no.jpg)
Debbie Gibson "Electric Youth" ~ Perfume Adverts [1980's]
"Electric Youth - The electric fragrance!"
These ads for Debbie Gibson's "Electric Youth" perfume a[...]
![Toni ~ Hair Care Adverts [1989] "Epic-Waves"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p7386-100x100-no.jpg)
Toni ~ Hair Care Adverts [1989] "Epic-Waves"
"No more poodle-tight perms, monstrous commitments or not-so-funny between-perm droops."
I love thi[...]
![Get In Shape Girl by Hasbro ~ Catalogues [1986-1987]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19150-100x100-no.jpg)
Get In Shape Girl by Hasbro ~ Catalogues [1986-1987]
"A fitness programme for today's young girl."
During the mid to late 1980's, Hasbro produced a line[...]
!["The Sweet and the Swingin'" by Paul Weston [1960]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21942-100x100-no.jpg)
"The Sweet and the Swingin'" by Paul Weston [1960]
"A fresh contrast of melodic strings and swinging vocal patterns."
This weeks Sunday Lounge Listeni[...]
![Toy Monsters ~ Catalogues [1960's-1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17206-100x100-no.jpg)
Toy Monsters ~ Catalogues [1960's-1970's]
"Crank out and paint these plastic uglies."
Here is a selection of different monsters from various [...]
![Lee ~ Menswear Adverts [1974-1979] "Lee Fits America"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p8670-100x100-no.jpg)
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 t[...]
![TruVal ~ Menswear Adverts [1947] "Twins"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21148-100x100-no.jpg)
TruVal ~ Menswear Adverts [1947] "Twins"
"The girls who married twin brothers."
These ads for TruVal men's shirts are all from 1947. They fe[...]
![Burlington Cameo ~ Lingerie Adverts [1968-1969]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p13577-100x100-no.jpg)
Burlington Cameo ~ Lingerie Adverts [1968-1969]
"You can even bend over and still be a lady."
These four Burlington Cameo pantyhose adverts date be[...]
![Curtiss Candy ~ Confectionery Adverts [1947-1949]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p23554-100x100-no.jpg)
Curtiss Candy ~ Confectionery Adverts [1947-1949]
"Candy... rich in dextrose."
These ads for various Curtiss candy date from 1947-49. They made Fruit[...]
![Pepsi-Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1966-1969] "Pepsi Cold"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19624-100x100-no.jpg)
Pepsi-Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1966-1969] "Pepsi Cold"
"Taste that beats the others cold!"
This ad campaign from Pepsi-Cola date from late 1966 to mid 196[...]
![Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1965] "Where There's Action"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p9168-100x100-no.jpg)
Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1965] "Where There's Action"
"The taste that's fresh and frisky!"
Here are some Seven-Up ads from 1965 featuring young, swinging[...]
![Bates Bedspreads & Drapes ~ Adverts [1940's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16887-100x100-no.jpg)
Bates Bedspreads & Drapes ~ Adverts [1940's]
"Campus tested! Campus approved!"
These ads for Bates bedding and matching draperies are from 1941-[...]
![Gold Seal Linoleum ~ Flooring Adverts [1952-1957]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14522-100x100-no.jpg)
Gold Seal Linoleum ~ Flooring Adverts [1952-1957]
"The nicest things happen when you choose Gold Seal."
These ads for Gold Seal linoleum flooring are[...]
![Cannon Towels ~ Bathroom Adverts [1940-1943]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22122-100x100-no.jpg)
Cannon Towels ~ Bathroom Adverts [1940-1943]
"Make dream bathrooms come true!"
These ads for Cannon towels date from 1940-43. Cannon also produc[...]
![Camel [1937-1948] Cigarette Adverts ~ Comic Strips](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26472-100x100-no.jpg)
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[...]
![Raleigh [1971-72] Cigarette Adverts](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26288-100x100-no.jpg)
Raleigh [1971-72] Cigarette Adverts
"Spend a milder moment with Raleigh."
These ads for Raleigh cigarettes date from 1971-72 and featur[...]
![Raleigh [1970-1971] Cigarette Adverts](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26267-100x100-no.jpg)
Raleigh [1970-1971] Cigarette Adverts
"Spend a milder moment with the quiet taste of Raleigh."
These ads for Raleigh cigarettes date from[...]
![Chrysler "Dodge Dart" ~ Car Adverts [1961]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p25274-100x100-no.jpg)
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. [...]
![Shell "X-100" Motor Oil ~ Car Maintenance Adverts [1951-1952] Illustrated by Boris Artzybasheff](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p25258-100x100-no.jpg)
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[...]
![Ford "Lincoln" ~ Car Adverts [1957-1958]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p23881-100x100-no.jpg)
Ford "Lincoln" ~ Car Adverts [1957-1958]
"Unmistakably...the finest in the fine car field."
These car ads for Lincoln by Ford are from 1957-[...]
![What's That Smell? ~ Catalogues [1975]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26644-100x100-no.jpg)
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[...]
![Northwestern School of Taxidermy ~ Adverts [1910-1953]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20174-100x100-no.jpg)
Northwestern School of Taxidermy ~ Adverts [1910-1953]
"For fun and profit!"
These ads for Northwestern School of Taxidermy date between 1910 and 1953. Th[...]
![Crazy Croppings! ~ Adverts [1940]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16124-100x100-no.jpg)
Crazy Croppings! ~ Adverts [1940]
"There's gaiety in the taste of it..."
This is what happens when I have a few days off and decide t[...]