![Charles of the Ritz ~ Makeup Adverts [1956-1959]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21811-100x100-no.jpg)
Charles of the Ritz ~ Makeup Adverts [1956-1959]
"Individual beauty, made to order!"
These ads for Charles of the Ritz cosmetics date from 1956-59.
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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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![Smith Bros ~ Cough Drops Adverts [1938-1942]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p10070-100x100-no.jpg)
Smith Bros ~ Cough Drops Adverts [1938-1942]
"Girls. You look ugly when you cough."
These simple yet eye catching ads for Smith Bros Cough Drops[...]
![Knox Gelatine ~ Health Adverts [1940]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21373-100x100-no.jpg)
Knox Gelatine ~ Health Adverts [1940]
"Samson was a sissy!"
These ads for Knox Gelatine health drink are all from 1940. The company forme[...]
![Ladybird Books "Well Loved Tales" [1960's & 1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p5671-100x100-no.jpg)
Ladybird Books "Well Loved Tales" [1960's & 1970's]
There were 27 titles in the original series "Well Loved Tales" (6O6D, Easy Reading), which were prod[...]
![Star Wars Fan Club ~ Adverts [1977-1980]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p9059-100x100-no.jpg)
Star Wars Fan Club ~ Adverts [1977-1980]
"An exciting offer for earthlings!"
Here are some spectacular b&w adverts for the Star Wars Fan[...]
![John Menzies ~ Chart Music Adverts [1983-1986]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15032-100x100-no.jpg)
John Menzies ~ Chart Music Adverts [1983-1986]
"For people who appreciate music...and money."
This style of black and white ad for John Menzies ch[...]
![I. Magnin ~ Womenswear Adverts [1947-1948]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17854-100x100-no.jpg)
I. Magnin ~ Womenswear Adverts [1947-1948]
"Seeing the Magnin stores is a revelation."
These black and white ads for I. Magnin women's fashion[...]
![Du Pont ~ Menswear Adverts [1960-1961] Dacron/Orlon "Letterman Look"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p24891-100x100-no.jpg)
Du Pont ~ Menswear Adverts [1960-1961] Dacron/Orlon "Letterman Look"
"The Letterman look."
These ads for men's fashions made from Du Pont "Dacron" polyester, and "Orlon[...]
![Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Ponchos, Cloaks & Shawls [1967-1977]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16928-100x100-no.jpg)
Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Ponchos, Cloaks & Shawls [1967-1977]
These Columbia Minerva knitting leaflets for ponchos, cloaks and shawls date from 1967-77.
1967[...]
![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[...]
![Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1952-1963] "Ice Cream Floats"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p5597-100x100-no.jpg)
Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1952-1963] "Ice Cream Floats"
"Boys like girls who make Seven-Up Floats!"
These Seven-Up "Float" adverts date between 1952 and 19[...]
![Pepsi-Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1964-1966] "Come Alive!"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p18993-100x100-no.jpg)
Pepsi-Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1964-1966] "Come Alive!"
"You're in the Pepsi generation!"
These ads for Pepsi-Cola date from mid 1964 to 1966. There were t[...]
![Cannon Towels ~ Bathroom Adverts [1943-1944] Illustrated by Stevan Dohanos, Fred Ludekens and James Bingham](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22139-100x100-no.jpg)
Cannon Towels ~ Bathroom Adverts [1943-1944] Illustrated by Stevan Dohanos, Fred Ludekens and James Bingham
"True Towel Tales"
These six ads for Cannon towels date from 1943-44. Based on real GI stories duri[...]
![Bates Bedspreads & Drapes ~ Adverts [1940's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16887-100x100-no.jpg)
Bates Bedspreads & Drapes ~ Adverts [1940's]
"Campus tested! Campus approved!"
These ads for Bates bedding and matching draperies are from 1941-[...]
![Contain Wares ~ Storage Adverts [1986-1989]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p9821-100x100-no.jpg)
Contain Wares ~ Storage Adverts [1986-1989]
"Contain yourself!"
These colourful adverts for Contain Wares date from 1986-89. They sold every ki[...]
![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-[...]
![Crazy Croppings! ~ Adverts [1940]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16124-100x100-no.jpg)
Crazy Croppings! ~ Adverts [1940]
"There's gaiety in the taste of it..."
This is what happens when I have a few days off and decide t[...]
![Found Under The Carpet ~ Newspaper Adverts [1959]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15544-100x100-no.jpg)
Found Under The Carpet ~ Newspaper Adverts [1959]
This selection of newspaper adverts from Nov/Dec 1959 are from various local and national UK papers.[...]
![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[...]