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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Gem Razors ~ Shaving Adverts [1944-1946] Illustrations by Peter Arno"Avoid 5 O-Clock Shadow" These busty illustrated ads for Gem razors and blades are from 1944-45 and featured artwork by Peter Arno.
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.
Revlon ~ Makeup Adverts [1943-1948]"Teasing as a butterfly kiss!" These ads for various Revlon makeup products date from 1943-48.
Easter Egg Decorating Kits ~ Packaging [1980’s]"Create your own masterpiece in just 3 seconds!" Here's a selection of Easter egg decorating kits from the 1980's, featuring the likes of Rainbow Brite, Hugga Bunch, Care Bears and more!
Movie Adverts [1945]"A lady of fire and ice... A rogue of steel and gallantry." These magazine ads for movies are all from 1945.
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.
Cannon ~ Lingerie Adverts [1947-1948]"Cobwebby charmers!" This ad campaign for Cannon nylon stockings ran from 1947-48.
Women’s Fashion Shoot [1969] Moods For Sleeping"A"Moods for sleeping from the old silver screen." This fashion article is from Life magazine, April 1969. It features French actress Genevieve Gilles modelling an array of glamorous nightwear.
Du Pont ~ Menswear Adverts [1956-1958] Dacron/Orlon"The cool way to stay neat all day!"These ads for men's trousers made from Du Pont "Dacron" polyester and "Orlon" acrylic fibre date from 1956-58. The ads featured a pair of men's legs in the foreground and woman in the background.
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.
Lipton’s “Noodle Soup” ~ Food Adverts [1945-1946]"Old fashioned, chickeny noodle soup!" These ads for Lipton's Noodle Soup date from 1945-46. Each ad included a meal plan idea, and recipe for one of the dishes featured.
Curtiss Candy ~ Confectionery Adverts [1947-1949]"Candy... rich in dextrose." These ads for various Curtiss candy date from 1947-49.
Contain Wares ~ Storage Adverts [1986-1989]"Contain yourself!" These colourful adverts for Contain Wares date from 1986-89.
Philco ~ Kitchen Appliance Adverts [1948] “Alice’s Adventures in Philcoland” Illustrated"So WONDERful, it's fit for a Queen!" This ad campaign for Philco refrigerators date from 1948 and featured illustrated characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
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).
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!