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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Coty ~ Makeup Adverts [1942-1947] Illustration by Carl Erickso"There's beauty in the air!" These ads for Coty cosmetics date from 1942-47. They were illustrated by Carl Erickson.
Revlon ~ Makeup Adverts [1946] “Bachelor’s Carnation”"Greatest catch of the season!" These ads for "Bachelor's Carnation" lipstick and nail polish by Revlon date from 1946.
Louis Philippe ~ Makeup Adverts [1942-1946]"Magnetise your lips!" These ads for Louis Philippe lipstick date from 1942-46.
Exotic Dreams by Ethel Azama [1959]"Martin Denny presents the enticing voice of Ethel Azama." This weeks Sunday Lounge Listening is "Exotic Dreams" by Ethel Azama, with arrangement by Paul Conrad from 1959.
Movie Adverts [1947]"It's a wonderful laugh, it's a wonderful love!" These magazine ads for movies are all from 1947.
Crazy, Mad, Vivid Toys! ~ Catalogues [1960’s]Whilst I was scanning through my collection of 1960's catalogues for a Powder Monki post featuring Lurid Lounge Wear, I also came across a selection of lurid coloured toys too. I'm now on the look out for the pink goose bank!
C&A ~ Menswear Adverts [1988] “Avanti”"Advantage Avanti"These C&A "Avanti" menswear ads date from 1988. They all feature white backgrounds with big black lettering.
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.
Men’s Fashion Shoot [1972] “Putting It Together”"Furs, plaids and bold colours spice men's fashions for fall '72." Ebony magazine’s September 1972 fashion shoot for men was based around layering different colours, patterns and fabrics. And plaid. Lots of plaid.
Curtiss Candy ~ Confectionery Adverts [1947-1949]"Candy... rich in dextrose." These ads for various Curtiss candy date from 1947-49.
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.
Coca Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1959-1960] “Coke On The Job”"Coke-On-The-Job Keeps Workers Refreshed!"These Coca Cola vending machine ads for employers are from 1959-60.
Rinso ~ Laundry Adverts [1945]"Whistle while you wash!" These ads for Rinso laundry detergent are from 1945.
Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1942-1943 Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb & Alex Ross"These are the things we are fighting for." This illustrated ad campaign for Community silverplate cutlery date from 1942-43. The artwork was by Jon Whitcomb, Alex Ross plus a few unsigned illustrations.
Cannon Towels ~ Bathroom Adverts [1944-1946]"Wake Up and Dream!" These ads for Cannon towels, dating from 1944-46, featured an array of towel-clad ladies drying themselves off in the bathrooms of tomorrow.
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!