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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Veto ~ Deodorant Adverts [1957]"Double check your charm every day."
These Veto deodorant ads are all from 1957.
Pond’s ~ Makeup Adverts [1960-1961] “Angel Face”"Now! You can change your skin tone to look lovely in any fashion colour."Pond's "Angel Face" adverts from 1960-61 featured striking double head shots of models wearing contrasting colours.
Modess Meds ~ Feminine Hygiene Adverts [1954]"Five days of new freedom." These fun ads for Meds tampons by Modess are from 1954.
Columbia Records “Masterworks” ~ Music Adverts [1943-1945]"The world's great music...so real...so true!" These ads for various recording from Columbia Records "Masterworks" collection date from 1943-45.
Musical Instruments in Catalogues [1960’s to 1990’s]"Get in on the swinging sound!" Here's a selection of images featuring children playing musical instruments from various catalogues dating from 1970-90's.
John Menzies ~ Chart Music Adverts [1983-1986]"For people who appreciate music...and money." This style of black and white ad for John Menzies chart music ran from 1983-86.
Du Pont ~ Menswear Adverts [1959] Zelan"You can wash this coat!"These ads for jackets and coats treated with Du Pont "Zelan" water replant date from 1959. Each long half page ad featured models braving the outdoors.
LoveLines: Girls Accessories ~ Catalogues [1988]"LoveLines"LoveLines were a range of girls accessories produced by Delavennat in 1988. The line included sunglasses, umbrellas, bags, purses and a few other accessories.
Wembley Ties ~ Neckwear Adverts [1941-1942] “Nor-East”"Watch him crush it!" These ads for Wembley neckwear date from 1941-42, and featured American wrestlers of the day doing their best to wrinkle their "Nor-East" ties.
Kellogg’s “Pep” ~ Breakfast Cereal Adverts [1939]“So the harder a wife works, the cuter she looks!” These ads for Kellogg's whole-wheat breakfast cereal Pep date from 1939.
White Rock ~ Soft Drinks Adverts [1946] Illustrations by Slayton Underhill & Edwin Dahlberg"Keeps you sparkling, too!" These three illustrated ads for White Rock sparkling water date from 1946. They were illustrated by Slayton Underhill and Edwin Dahlberg.
Sweet Wrappers [1970’s & 1980’s]Chewits, Black Jacks, Curly Wurly... I can feel my teeth disintegrating just thinking about all those lovely after school sweet treats! Here's a selection of 1970's & 1980's original wrappers, from a time when penny sweets were still a penny.
Midland Bank “Griffin Savers” ~ Adverts [1984-1985]"New Griffin Savers Account has a lot to offer young savers." This Midland Bank advert is from 1984-85. I had the Griffin Savers Account myself and still have the dictionary and pencil case somewhere!
Rubbermaid ~ Kitchenware Adverts [1977-1979]"We help around the home." These ads for various Rubbermaid household storage items date from 1977-79.
NatWest “Ade Edmonson” ~ Adverts [1987]"Not everyone Ade Edmonson met was a complete and utter b..." Young Ones character Vivian, played by comedian Ade Edmonson, advertised for Natwest bank in 1987 (print & TV).
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!