![Stopette ~ Deodorant Adverts [1950-1956]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14863-100x100-no.jpg)
Stopette ~ Deodorant Adverts [1950-1956]
"One poof is all the proof you need!"
These ads for Stopette deodorant are from 1950-56.[...]
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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![DuBarry ~ Makeup Adverts [1945-1946] "Beauty Preparations"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p18836-100x100-no.jpg)
DuBarry ~ Makeup Adverts [1945-1946] "Beauty Preparations"
"As radiant as a precious jewel."
These ads for DuBarry beauty preparations date from 1945-46.[...]
![Louis Philippe ~ Makeup Adverts [1946] "Sunbird"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p18764-100x100-no.jpg)
Louis Philippe ~ Makeup Adverts [1946] "Sunbird"
"For the song in your heart..."
These ads for Louis Philippe's "Sunbird" lipstick date from 1946.[...]
![Movie Adverts [1947]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21294-100x100-no.jpg)
Movie Adverts [1947]
"It's a wonderful laugh, it's a wonderful love!"
These magazine ads for movies are all from 1947.[...]
![Children's Fancy Dress Patterns [1970's-1990's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17265-100x100-no.jpg)
Children's Fancy Dress Patterns [1970's-1990's]
"Costumes galore!"
Wondering what to dress up for Halloween this year? Look no further![...]
![Nice To See You, To See You Nice - The Generation Game Board Game [1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p6718-100x100-no.jpg)
Nice To See You, To See You Nice - The Generation Game Board Game [1970's]
I stumbled across this delightful selection of boardgames in the 1976 Argos catalogue, which I was b[...]
![C&A ~ Womenswear Adverts [1983-1984] "Clockhouse"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15090-100x100-no.jpg)
C&A ~ Womenswear Adverts [1983-1984] "Clockhouse"
"Now, come on in!"
These C&A "Clock House" womenswear ads date from 1983-84. The all feature re[...]
![Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1965-1967] "The Great Leg"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p13585-100x100-no.jpg)
Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1965-1967] "The Great Leg"
"The Great Leg... as Hanes sees it."
Between 1965-67, Hanes released a series of adverts with a dis[...]
![Health Vests ~ Knitting Patterns [1950's-1960's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14242-100x100-no.jpg)
Health Vests ~ Knitting Patterns [1950's-1960's]
"As recommended by the medical profession."
Health vests were obviously quite the thing in England [...]
![Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1943-1945] "Fresh Up"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19835-100x100-no.jpg)
Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1943-1945] "Fresh Up"
"Fresh Up - Keep Smiling!"
These Seven Up ads date from 1943-45 and feature photos of grinning floa[...]
![Heublein ~ Cocktail Adverts [1961-1963] "Bored and Happy Husband"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15453-100x100-no.jpg)
Heublein ~ Cocktail Adverts [1961-1963] "Bored and Happy Husband"
"What this country needs is a good 25¢ Martini!"
These ads for Heublein's ready to serve cocktails [...]
![Miller ~ Ale Adverts [1959-1960] "High Life" Illustrated by John McCormack](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p23980-100x100-no.jpg)
Miller ~ Ale Adverts [1959-1960] "High Life" Illustrated by John McCormack
"The champagne of bottle beer."
This illustrated ad campaign for Miller "High Life" lager dates fro[...]
![Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1951-1952] Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26069-100x100-no.jpg)
Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1951-1952] Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb
"...for keeps."
This illustrated ad campaign for Community silverplate cutlery ran throughout 1951 [...]
![Westinghouse ~ Kitchen Appliance Adverts [1946-1949]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21392-100x100-no.jpg)
Westinghouse ~ Kitchen Appliance Adverts [1946-1949]
"Every house needs Westinghouse!"
These style of ad campaign for various Westinghouse kitchen elect[...]
![Cannon Towels ~ Bathroom Adverts [1944-1946]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22148-100x100-no.jpg)
Cannon Towels ~ Bathroom Adverts [1944-1946]
"Wake Up and Dream!"
These ads for Cannon towels, dating from 1944-46, featured an array of towel-c[...]
![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-[...]
![The Baby Machine ~ Newspaper Article [1959]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15581-100x100-no.jpg)
The Baby Machine ~ Newspaper Article [1959]
"And now a 'space suit' for mothers to be."
This is an article from the Daily Express, dated Fr[...]
![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[...]
![Found Under The Carpet ~ Newspaper Adverts [1959]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15544-100x100-no.jpg)
Found Under The Carpet ~ Newspaper Adverts [1959]
This selection of newspaper adverts from Nov/Dec 1959 are from various local and national UK papers.[...]