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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Revlon ~ Makeup Adverts [1945] “Fatal Apple”"Revlon's most tempting colour since Eve winked at Adam." These ads for "Fatal Apple" lipstick and nail polish by Revlon date from 1945.
Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1943]"I'm the lonesomest gob in town!" These ad's for Colgate toothpaste date from 1943. This style continued for several years.
Dr West’s ~ Toothbrush Adverts [1947-1952] Artwork by Bauman-Greene"Package of smiles!" These graphic style ads for Dr West's "Miracle Tuft" toothbrushes date from 1947-52, with photography by Bauman-Greene.
Toy Costume & Mask Sets by Ben Cooper & Collegeville [1980’s]Ahh, Halloween. That time of year when you dig out the old flame retardant vinyl costumes and creepy, creepy face masks of your favourite childhood toys...
Singer Sewing Centres ~ Craft Adverts [1947-1948]"And you'll love how much it didn't cost!" These ads for Singer Sewing Centres date from 1947-48.
Frightful Trading Card Wrappers [1980’s]"Cards - Stickers - Bubblegum" Here's a selection of horror movie themed trading card wrappers by Topps from the 1980's.
Vanity Fair ~ Lingerie Adverts [1970-1979]"The glamour girl look returns." These ads for Vanity Fair lingerie cover the 1970's. They all had a plain backdrop, full length bodies, and partially hidden faces. This style carried on right up to 1980 at least.
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 red bubble font.
Lee ~ Menswear Adverts [1971-1972] “Get A Leg Up”One up in style.
These adverts are from 1971-72 and feature some fantastic text (as well as some fantastic trousers). All the chaps sit defiantly with one leg draped over the arm of their large ornate throne-like chairs, showing of their modern breeches and manhood at the same time.
Fleers “Dubble Bubble” ~ Chewing Gum Adverts [1942]"Betsy does it for fun!" These ads for Fleers "Dubble Bubble" chewing gum date from 1942.
Kellogg’s “Pep” ~ Breakfast Cereal Adverts [1939]“So the harder a wife works, the cuter she looks!” These ads for Kellogg's whole-wheat breakfast cereal Pep date from 1939.
Crosse & Blackwell ~ Baked Beans Packaging [1970’s]"Free Ladybird Books!"
This Crosse & Blackwell "Baked Beans" tin label is from the early to mid 1970's, and featured an offer on the back for free Ladybird books for children.
Technics ~ Hi-Fi Adverts [1980-1986] CD & Cassette Players"A slight improvement on perfection." These Technics CD and cassette player ads date from 1980-86. They are all very sci-fi with dark backgrounds, moonscapes, lasers and grids.
Columbia ~ Hi-Fi Adverts [1957-1958] “Listening In Depth”"A new experience in "360" high-fidelity." These Columbia "listening in depth" ads date from 1957-58.
The Kleenex Boutique Collection ~ Toilet Tissue Adverts [1968-1971]"The Kleenex Boutique Collection is in... and bathroom tissue has gone glorious. Gone honest-to-Kleenex soft!" Kleenex Boutique was produced from the late 1960's to the early 1980's. Bold colours and crazy paisley toilet paper and tissues, perfect to colour co-ordinate with your furry toilet seat cover!
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!