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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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.
Modess ~ Feminine Hygiene Adverts [1940-1946]"Don't rob yourself of comfort in action!" These ads for Modess sanitary napkins date from 1940-46.
Slick Black ~ Hair Care Adverts [1969-1980]"Colours Grey Hair Black" These small black and white ads for Slick Black by Valmor were used between 1969-80. Personally, I like the half-white/half-black hair look.
Specially For Little Girls – Twinkle Annuals [1970’s-2000’s]Twinkle was one of my favourite girls comics when I was little, I even named one my two childhood cats after her (the other cat was named "Tammy" after my other favourite comic). Here are all the annual covers from 1970 to 2003. I love the early cover designs best with the plain coloured backgrounds, white circle behind Twinkle and black text.
Star Wars Fan Club ~ Adverts [1977-1980]"An exciting offer for earthlings!" Here are some spectacular b&w adverts for the Star Wars Fan Club I found in Boys' Life magazine (1977, 78 & 80). I also found two belt buckle ads, a patch ad and a flying model rocket ad.
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.
Children’s Character Costume Sewing Patterns [1980’s-1990’s]With Halloween just a few days away, I thought it would be fun to look up some 1980's & 1990's TV, toy and movie based fancy dress sewing patterns. They range from fun to the down right bizarre!
Cannon ~ Lingerie Adverts [1947-1948]"Cobwebby charmers!" This ad campaign for Cannon nylon stockings ran from 1947-48.
Acrilan ~ Womenswear Adverts [1955]"A luxury sweater of Acrilan."These women's fashion ads for Acrilan fabric date from 1955.
Tab ~ Soda Adverts [1964-1968]"The Now Taste of Tab"These ad's for Tab, a low calorie soft drink made by Coca Cola, are from 1964-68.
Carling “Red Cap” ~ Ale Adverts [1948-1949] Illustrated by L.M. Simpson"Great expectations...great refreshment." These illustrated ads for Carling's "Red Cap" ale date from 1948-49, with illustrations by L.M. Simpson.
Ballantine ~ Ale Adverts [1946-1947] Illustrated"Purity. Body. Flavour" These ads for Ballantine ale date from 1947-48. They each had a description of the three rings logo and the same tag line of "America's largest selling Ale".
American Gas Association ~ Energy Adverts [1941-1947] Illustrations"The wonder flame that cools as well as heats!" These illustrated ads for American Gas Association date from 1941-47.
Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1954] Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb"She's in love... and she loves Community." This illustrated ad campaign for Community silverplate cutlery dates from 1954. The artwork was by Jon Whitcomb and featured sitting couples, shown from the shoulders down.
Westinghouse ~ Kitchen Appliance Adverts [1946-1949]"Every house needs Westinghouse!" These style of ad campaign for various Westinghouse kitchen electricals date from 1946-49.
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!