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.
Wella ~ Hair Care Adverts [1986] “Shockwaves”"Send out Shockwaves." These hair product ads for Shockwaves by Wella are from 1986.
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.
Barbie ~ The Most Popular Doll In Town [Life, 1963]"Barbie's $136 wardrobe from nurse to nightclubber." I found this article about Barbie in Life magazine, published in August 1963.
Showtime Adult Halloween Makeup Kits ~ Adverts [1980’s]"This Halloween don't be just another face in the crowd." These makeup kits were aimed at adults and came with glitter and metallic colours. They were produced by Plough in 1985 and 1987.
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!
Diplomat Shops ~ Menswear Adverts [1973]"You'll stand out on any cool scene." These ads for Diplomat Shops menswear are from 1973. You simply can't go wrong with plaid elephant bell pants.
Sedbury ~ Menswear Adverts [1970-1973]"Fashions For Men" These adverts for US mail order company Sedbury date from 1970-73. Bell bottom pants, open-front vests, wide lapels, cape shoulders, and all in a choice of scene stealing colours! Order mine in avocado.
Van Raalte ~ Lingerie Adverts [1959-1964] “VR”"Because you love nice things."This striking advertising campaign featured lingerie clad ladies posing with large model letters "V" and "R".
Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1952-1963] “Ice Cream Floats”"Boys like girls who make Seven Up Floats!" These Seven-Up "Float" adverts date between 1952 and 1963. Yummy!
Kraft ~ Food Adverts [1975]"Kraft...means more than cooking." This ad campaign by Kraft ran in 1975. Each ad included a recipe using various Kraft products.
Royal Crown Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1943-1948]"Best by taste test!" These half-page, black, white and red ads for Royal Crown Cola date from 1943-48. Each ad featured well a known actress of the time and their current staring role.
Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1955]"Together - you'll be proud of your Community." These ads for Community silverplate cutlery dates from 1955. The ads featured happy couples sharing a meal (mostly).
NatWest “On Line Account” ~ Adverts [1986-1987]"Isn't it time you replaced your piggy bank?" These graphic design style ads for NatWest banks On Line account are from 1986-87. The account was aimed at teenagers.
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.
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!