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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Low-Impact Aerobics, High-Impact Lycra [Working Mother, 1986]"Tired of huffing and puffing, jiggling and jogging?" This article on low-impact aerobics is from Working Mother magazine, Nov 1986. It goes without saying, my favourite move has to be the funky chicken, although anything performed in these glaring lycra outfits would be pretty funky.
Magic Shaving Powder ~ Shaving Adverts [1964-1981]"She'll flip with your cool magic." These ads for Magic Shaving Powder and Magic After Shave Cream by Carson date between 1964-81.
Lustre Creme ~ Hair Care Adverts [1967-1968] “Pink Is For Girls”"Made just for girls!" These yummy pink ads for Lustre Creme shampoo date from 1967-68. They feature some very sixties geometrics!
Mattel’s Million Dollar Christmas Sweepstakes [1967]Here's a wonderful six page spread from Mattel I found in a LIFE magazine dated November 24th 1967. Shame it's forty eight years too late to enter!
PAAS – Halloween Make-Up Kits ~ Packaging & Adverts [1980’s]"Kids! This Halloween you can be the creatures you really are!" PAAS Halloween make-up kits were produced from 1984, and there were six different sets made at first.
Columbia Records “Masterworks” ~ Music Adverts [1942-1943]"New laminating process gives you quality where it counts - on the surface!" These ads for various recording from Columbia Records "Masterworks" collection date from 1942-43.
Flagg Bros ~ Men’s Shoe Adverts [1966-1972]"Flagg shoes, for the outspoken few." These ads for Flagg Bros men's shoes date from 1966-72.
Du Pont ~ Menswear Adverts [1960] Dacron/Orlon"The fun is in the wearing."These ads for men's fashions made from Du Pont "Dacron" polyester and "Orlon" acrylic fibre date from from 1960. The ads feature men in various sporting and leisure scenarios.
Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Fashions For Her [1967-1977]"Get with fashion's newest rage. These handknits fly off your fingers with supersonic speed." Columbia Minerva knitting leaflets for Women's fashion. They date from 1967-77.
Borden’s “Hemo” ~ Drink Adverts [1942-1946] Illustrations by Walter Early"Drink your vitamins and like 'em!" These illustrated ads by Walter Early for Borden's Hemo, a fortified chocolate malt drink, date from 1942-46.
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 1969.
Peter Pan Peanut Butter ~ Food Adverts [1949-1950]"Mmm... so fresh and smooth... ah... so smooth and fresh!"
These adverts for Peter Pan Peanut Butter, produced by Derby, date from 1949-1950.
Wurlitzer ~ Jukebox Adverts [1947] Illustrated by Albert Dorne"Thrill to the tone and beauty!" These illustrated Wurlitzer jukebox ads date from 1947-48, with artwork by Albert Dorne.
Kellogg’s “Gro-Pup” ~ Dog Food Adverts [1950-1951]"It's made me what I am today!"These ads for Kellogg's "Gro-Pup" dry dog food date from 1950-51.
Schneider Pens ~ Packaging [1970’s]"Write with Schneider."
This German Schneider pen paper bag in from the 1970's.
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!