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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Palmolive ~ Soap Adverts [1945-1948]"Lovelier skin in 14 days!" These ads for Palmolive soap are from 1945-48 and continued the "doctors prove" campaign from the previous year.
Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1940]"She looks like a million... but she hasn't much sense!" These ad's for Colgate toothpaste date from 1940. This comic strip style continued for several years.
Duke ~ Hair Care Adverts [1960-1973]"Women love that Duke look!" These ads for mens hair styling product "Duke" date from 1960 to 1973.
Children’s Fancy Dress Patterns [1970’s-1990’s]"Costumes galore!" Wondering what to dress up for Halloween this year? Look no further!
Journey Escape ~ Video Game Advert [1982]"You're on the road with Journey, one of the world's hottest rock groups. A spectacular performance has just ended. Now it's up to you to guide each Journey Band Member past hordes of Love-Crazed Groupies, Sneaky Photographers, and Shifty-Eyed Promoters to the safety of the Journey Escape Vehicle in time to make the next concert. Your mighty manager and loyal roadies are there to help, but the escape is up to you!"
Scary Boardgames ~ Catalogues [1960’s-1970’s]"Have fun with things occult." Here is a selection of scary boardgames from various catalogues ranging from the 1960's-70's.
Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1979-1983] “Alive”"No one knows I'm wearing support pantyhose." These Hanes Alive support pantyhose adverts date from between 1979-83.
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.
Forstmann Woolen Company ~ Womenswear Adverts [1943-1944]"Loomed For You"This ad campaign by Forstmann Woolen Company dates from 1943-44. Each ad was participially framed with woollen fabric.
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.
Heublein ~ Cocktail Adverts [1957] “You’ve Got It Made”"Martinis on-the-rocks straight from the Heublein bottle." These ads for Heublein's ready to serve cocktails and cordials are from 1957.
Baker’s Coconut ~ Cut-Up Cakes Booklet [1956]"A calendar of new cake-making ideas!"This little animal cake booklet from Baker's Coconut was published in 1956 by General Foods Corp. They were all decorated with Angel Flakes and was one cake idea for each month.
Ilford Films ~ Photo Wallet [c.1959]This Ilford Films photo wallet is from the 1950's.
Contain Wares ~ Storage Adverts [1986-1989]"Contain yourself!" These colourful adverts for Contain Wares date from 1986-89.
Edison Electric Institute ~ Electricity Adverts [1965-1967]"You live better electrically." These Gold Medallion Home ads are from 1965-67. Look how happy electricity makes them!
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!