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 “Natural Wonder Cosmetics” ~ Makeup Adverts [1980’s]"Pretty was never so pure." These ads for Natural Wonder Cosmetics by Revlon are from 1988-90, during which time Debbie Gibson was spokeswoman.
Vidal Sassoon ~ Hair Care Adverts [c.1985]"What your hair does for you, depends on what you do for your hair." These ads for Vidal Sassoon hair care products date from c.1985.
Debbie Gibson “Electric Youth” ~ Perfume Adverts [1980’s]"Electric Youth - The electric fragrance!" These ads for Debbie Gibson's "Electric Youth" perfume are from 1989-90. It was produced by Revlon and distributed by Natural Wonder Cosmetics, which Debbie Gibson advertised between 1988-90.
La Bum Bum Gang [1980’s]As random toy finds go, this tickled all the right spots (a-hem)! Bum Bum Gang was a Russian Roulette balloon game by Giochi Preziosi, made in the late 1980s in Italy.
Movie Adverts [1944]"All this... and Hayworth too!" These magazine ads for movies are all from 1944.
Showtime Adult Halloween Makeup Kits ~ Adverts [1980’s]"This Halloween don't be just another face in the crowd." These makeup kits were aimed at adults and came with glitter and metallic colours. They were produced by Plough in 1985 and 1987.
Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1979-1983] “Alive”"No one knows I'm wearing support pantyhose." These Hanes Alive support pantyhose adverts date from between 1979-83.
“Life Stride” Brown Shoe Company ~ Women’s Shoe Adverts [1958-1963]"The young point of view in shoes." These ads for "Life Stride" women's shoes by Brown Shoe Company date from 1958-63.
Cannon ~ Lingerie Adverts [1947-1948]"Cobwebby charmers!" This ad campaign for Cannon nylon stockings ran from 1947-48.
Swanson TV Dinners ~ Food Adverts [1955-1956]"Have a Swanson night soon!" These Swanson TV dinner adverts are from 1955-56. I find the simple design of these ads appealing, the food not so much.
White Rock ~ Soft Drinks Adverts [1946-1948] Illustrations by John Holmgren"You're positively colossal, Psyche!" These illustrated ads for White Rock sparkling water date from 1946-48, with artwork by John Holmgren. Each ad featured the (very) scantily clad character of Psyche getting on wives nerves and over exciting the menfolk before calming them all down with a drink.
Heublein ~ Cocktail Adverts [1964-1967] “Better Than Most People Make”"Most people can't make cocktails as good as these - and I wish they wouldn't try!" These ads for Heublein's ready to serve cocktails date from 1964-67 and featured a large selection of famous actors of the time.
Kodak ~ Camera Adverts [1961]"Another Electric-Eye!"These Kodak camera adverts are from 1961. Each ad has a close-up of a person using a camera, with the action going on behind them.
Fairbanks-Morse “Automatic Coal Burners” ~ Heating Adverts [1941]"Man, that's not the work for a lovely wife!" These ads for "Automatic Coal Burners" by Fairbanks-Morse date from 1941.
Eversharp Pens ~ Stationary Adverts [1943-1946]"How would YOU answer the $64 question" These ads for Eversharp pens and repeater pencils date from 1943-46.
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!