Retro Musings

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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Beauty & Health

Including cosmetics (make-up, perfume), hair (shampoo, styling products, colouring), toiletries (teeth, skin care, feminine hygiene) and medicinal (first aid, pain relief, fitness).

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Stopette ~ Deodorant Adverts [1950-1956]

Stopette ~ Deodorant Adverts [1950-1956]

"One poof is all the proof you need!" These ads for Stopette deodorant are from 1950-56.[...]
DuBarry ~ Makeup Adverts [1945-1946] "Beauty Preparations"

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"

Louis Philippe ~ Makeup Adverts [1946] "Sunbird"

"For the song in your heart..." These ads for Louis Philippe's "Sunbird" lipstick date from 1946.[...]

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Entertainment

Including books, crafts, movies, TV, music, stationary and toys. All kinds of fun stuff!

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Movie Adverts [1947]

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]

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]

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[...]

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Fashion

Including menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, underwear and lingerie. Also included are various fashion accessories, such as shoes, gloves, bags, hats, neckwear, jewellery and watches.

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C&A ~ Womenswear Adverts [1983-1984] "Clockhouse"

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"

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]

Health Vests ~ Knitting Patterns [1950's-1960's]

"As recommended by the medical profession." Health vests were obviously quite the thing in England [...]

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Food & Drink

Including everything to do with food and drink!

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Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1943-1945] "Fresh Up"

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"

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

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[...]

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Household

Including various items relating to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms, as well as decorating, electrical goods, DIY, finance and stationary.

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Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1951-1952] Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb

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]

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]

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[...]

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Smoking

Including cigarettes, cigars, lighters, tobacco and pipes.

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Camel [1937-1948] Cigarette Adverts ~ Comic Strips

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

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

Raleigh [1970-1971] Cigarette Adverts

"Spend a milder moment with the quiet taste of Raleigh." These ads for Raleigh cigarettes date from[...]

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Travel & Cars

Including all kinds of trains, planes and automobiles!

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Chrysler "Dodge Dart" ~ Car Adverts [1961]

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

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]

Ford "Lincoln" ~ Car Adverts [1957-1958]

"Unmistakably...the finest in the fine car field." These car ads for Lincoln by Ford are from 1957-[...]

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Miscellaneous

Things which don't fit in anywhere else or have mixed content.

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The Baby Machine ~ Newspaper Article [1959]

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]

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]

Found Under The Carpet ~ Newspaper Adverts [1959]

This selection of newspaper adverts from Nov/Dec 1959 are from various local and national UK papers.[...]

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