![Apex ~ Hair Care Adverts [1960-1969]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17960-100x100-no.jpg)
Apex ~ Hair Care Adverts [1960-1969]
"How to let your hair down. Apex style."
These ads for Apex hair products date from 1960-69.[...]
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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![Yardley ~ Perfume Adverts [1942-1946] "Bond Street"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19024-100x100-no.jpg)
Yardley ~ Perfume Adverts [1942-1946] "Bond Street"
"Keep your best face forward!"
These ads for Yardley's "Bond Street" perfume and beauty preparation[...]
![Yardley ~ Perfume Adverts [1956-1957] Madame Alexander Dolls](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p13251-100x100-no.jpg)
Yardley ~ Perfume Adverts [1956-1957] Madame Alexander Dolls
"Makes you feel so fresh and feminine."
These five Yardley ads for are from 1956-57. The dolls in t[...]
![Better Badges ~ Punk Pin Badge Adverts [1979-1982]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p23581-100x100-no.jpg)
Better Badges ~ Punk Pin Badge Adverts [1979-1982]
"Step out in style in a snug comfortable badge!"
These ad for Better Badges date from 1979-82. Feat[...]
![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 [...]
![Pink Champagne for Dancing [1962]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p3489-100x100-no.jpg)
Pink Champagne for Dancing [1962]
This weeks Sunday lounge listening is "Pink Champagne for Dancing" (vol.2) by Lloyd Mumm and His Sta[...]
![Women's Fashion Shoot [1989] Hat Parade!](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26627-100x100-no.jpg)
Women's Fashion Shoot [1989] Hat Parade!
"You, too, can join the Hat Parade!"
What was is store for us in the hat world of April 1989? Let's[...]
![Spun-lo ~ Lingerie Adverts [1950] Illustrated](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26422-100x100-no.jpg)
Spun-lo ~ Lingerie Adverts [1950] Illustrated
"Snap, snap, snap your fingers at undie bills!"
These black and white illustrated ads for Spun-lo l[...]
![Daniel Green ~ Women's Shoe Adverts [1963-1968]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p23421-100x100-no.jpg)
Daniel Green ~ Women's Shoe Adverts [1963-1968]
"Neat feet... soft treat!"
These ads for Daniel Green women's shoes and slippers date from 1963-68.[...]
![Canadian Mist ~ Whisky Adverts [1977-1988] "Misting"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14404-100x100-no.jpg)
Canadian Mist ~ Whisky Adverts [1977-1988] "Misting"
"Get in the feeling. Go Misting."
Canadian Mist's "Misting" campaign ran from around 1977 to 1985. [...]
![Underwood "Deviled Ham" ~ Meat Adverts [1941]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21510-100x100-no.jpg)
Underwood "Deviled Ham" ~ Meat Adverts [1941]
"All men go for it!"
These ads for Underwood's "Deviled Ham" date from 1940. Personally, I think un[...]
![Heublein ~ Cocktail Adverts [1957]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15416-100x100-no.jpg)
Heublein ~ Cocktail Adverts [1957]
"Martinis on-the-rocks straight from the Heublein bottle."
These ads for Heublein's ready to serve [...]
![WHSmiths ~ Stationary Adverts [1988]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p3527-100x100-no.jpg)
WHSmiths ~ Stationary Adverts [1988]
"A pencil case can only take so much!"
This ad for various WHSmith stationary dates from 1988.
I[...]
![Midland Bank "Griffin Savers" ~ Adverts [1984-1985]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15223-100x100-no.jpg)
Midland Bank "Griffin Savers" ~ Adverts [1984-1985]
"New Griffin Savers Account has a lot to offer young savers."
This Midland Bank advert is from 1984[...]
![Westclox ~ Clock Adverts [1967-1968]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p24298-100x100-no.jpg)
Westclox ~ Clock Adverts [1967-1968]
"Big Ben's family name is Westclox."
These ads for Westclox clocks date from 1967-68.
"Let[...]
![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-[...]
![Latex Balloons, Meat & Pretty Girls [Life, 1939]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p9512-100x100-no.jpg)
Latex Balloons, Meat & Pretty Girls [Life, 1939]
"A pretty girl steps inside a latex balloon."
I recently came across this bizarre article from 19[...]
![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[...]
![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[...]