![Helene Curtis "Gay Top" ~ Hair Care Adverts [1958-1961]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p10467-100x100-no.jpg)
Helene Curtis "Gay Top" ~ Hair Care Adverts [1958-1961]
"For the Gay Top you game me Helene Curtis, I love you!"
These three adverts for Helene Curtis "Gay[...]
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).
Go to Brands & Products to see a list of all the items I have added so far, or view by category or decade via the menus above and below.
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![Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1939]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16784-100x100-no.jpg)
Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1939]
"Nobody makes a pass at me!"
These ad's for Colgate toothpaste date from 1939. The comic strip styl[...]
![Bromo-Seltzer ~ Antacid Adverts [1940]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20395-100x100-no.jpg)
Bromo-Seltzer ~ Antacid Adverts [1940]
"The champ of headache remedies."
These ads for Bromo-Seltzer antacid date from 1940, endorsed by v[...]
![Movie Adverts [1944]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20222-100x100-no.jpg)
Movie Adverts [1944]
"All this... and Hayworth too!"
These magazine ads for movies are all from 1944.[...]
![Toy Monsters ~ Catalogues [1960's-1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17206-100x100-no.jpg)
Toy Monsters ~ Catalogues [1960's-1970's]
"Crank out and paint these plastic uglies."
Here is a selection of different monsters from various [...]
![Accent on Bamboo by Tak Shindo [1960]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20203-100x100-no.jpg)
Accent on Bamboo by Tak Shindo [1960]
Big Band Standards With An Oriental Flavour
This weeks Sunday lounge listening is "Accent on Bamboo[...]
!["Life Stride" Brown Shoe Company ~ Women's Shoe Adverts [1958-1963]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p23444-100x100-no.jpg)
"Life Stride" Brown Shoe Company ~ Women's Shoe Adverts [1958-1963]
"The young point of view in shoes."
These ads for "Life Stride" women's shoes by Brown Shoe Company[...]
![Twigs ~ Childrenswear Adverts [1947-1950]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p23738-100x100-no.jpg)
Twigs ~ Childrenswear Adverts [1947-1950]
"Like daddy's in all but size."
These black and white ads for Twigs boys clothing date from 1947-50[...]
![Men's Fashion Shoot [1972] "Putting It Together"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22553-100x100-no.jpg)
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 [...]
![Underwood "Deviled Ham" ~ Meat Adverts [1941]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21510-100x100-no.jpg)
Underwood "Deviled Ham" ~ Meat Adverts [1941]
"All men go for it!"
These ads for Underwood's "Deviled Ham" date from 1940. Personally, I think un[...]
![National Confectioners' Association ~ Food Adverts [1946-1947]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p18082-100x100-no.jpg)
National Confectioners' Association ~ Food Adverts [1946-1947]
"Candy's dandy...keep it handy!"
These ads by the The Council on Candy of the National Confectioner[...]
![Schlitz ~ Ale Adverts [1948-1950] Illustrated](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p24707-100x100-no.jpg)
Schlitz ~ Ale Adverts [1948-1950] Illustrated
"I was curious... I tasted it..."
These illustrated ads for Schlitz beer date from 1948-50. They al[...]
![Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1954] Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26091-100x100-no.jpg)
Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1954] Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb
"Any moment now... she'll want Community."
This illustrated ad campaign for Community silverplate c[...]
![Scintilla Satin Sheets ~ Adverts [1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14511-100x100-no.jpg)
Scintilla Satin Sheets ~ Adverts [1970's]
"All things exotic in satin."
These slightly saucy ads for Scintilla satin bedding are from 1970-75[...]
![Naugahyde ~ Adverts [1960's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p9961-100x100-no.jpg)
Naugahyde ~ Adverts [1960's]
"The Nauga is ugly, but his vinyl hide is beautiful."
Naugahyde is a vinyl upholstery material prod[...]
![Camel [1937-1948] Cigarette Adverts ~ Comic Strips](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26472-100x100-no.jpg)
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](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26288-100x100-no.jpg)
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](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26267-100x100-no.jpg)
Raleigh [1970-1971] Cigarette Adverts
"Spend a milder moment with the quiet taste of Raleigh."
These ads for Raleigh cigarettes date from[...]
![Chrysler "Dodge Dart" ~ Car Adverts [1961]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p25274-100x100-no.jpg)
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](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p25258-100x100-no.jpg)
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]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p23881-100x100-no.jpg)
Ford "Lincoln" ~ Car Adverts [1957-1958]
"Unmistakably...the finest in the fine car field."
These car ads for Lincoln by Ford are from 1957-[...]
![Northwestern School of Taxidermy ~ Adverts [1910-1953]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20174-100x100-no.jpg)
Northwestern School of Taxidermy ~ Adverts [1910-1953]
"For fun and profit!"
These ads for Northwestern School of Taxidermy date between 1910 and 1953. Th[...]
![Latex Balloons, Meat & Pretty Girls [Life, 1939]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p9512-100x100-no.jpg)
Latex Balloons, Meat & Pretty Girls [Life, 1939]
"A pretty girl steps inside a latex balloon."
I recently came across this bizarre article from 19[...]
![The Baby Machine ~ Newspaper Article [1959]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15581-100x100-no.jpg)
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[...]