![Colegate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1948] Comic Strip](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19375-100x100-no.jpg)
Colegate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1948] Comic Strip
"It cleans your breath while it cleans your teeth!"
These comic strip ads for Colgate toothpaste ar[...]
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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![Squibb ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1939-1940]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16828-100x100-no.jpg)
Squibb ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1939-1940]
"There's gaiety in the taste of it..."
These ad's for Squibb toothpaste date from 1939-40.[...]
![Kotex Kotique ~ Feminine Hygiene Adverts [1969-1971]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14846-100x100-no.jpg)
Kotex Kotique ~ Feminine Hygiene Adverts [1969-1971]
"Come claim a private new world all for you. The Gentle Sex."
This lovely illustrated ad campaign f[...]
![Woolworths ~ Music Adverts [1982]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15063-100x100-no.jpg)
Woolworths ~ Music Adverts [1982]
"Woolworth Record Blitz"
These adverts for Woolworths music department are all from 1982. The diffe[...]
![Cocktails Anyone? by Bob Creash Quintet [1958]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20557-100x100-no.jpg)
Cocktails Anyone? by Bob Creash Quintet [1958]
"All-time favourites with a solid beat."
This weeks Sunday Lounge Listening is "Cocktails Anyone?" [...]
![Mattel's Million Dollar Christmas Sweepstakes [1967]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p3158-100x100-no.jpg)
Mattel's Million Dollar Christmas Sweepstakes [1967]
Here's a wonderful six page spread from Mattel I found in a LIFE magazine dated November 24th 1967. [...]
![Hollywood Boulevard ~ Menswear Adverts [1975]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14589-100x100-no.jpg)
Hollywood Boulevard ~ Menswear Adverts [1975]
"Clothing to the Stars."
These two black and white illustrated ads for Hollywood Boulevard mens shi[...]
![Fuzzy Wuzzy Slippers ~ Catalogues [1960's-1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p3534-100x100-no.jpg)
Fuzzy Wuzzy Slippers ~ Catalogues [1960's-1970's]
"Slippers for little dreamers."
Here are some super cute furry slippers from various catalogues fro[...]
![Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Fashions For Him [1968-1975]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16951-100x100-no.jpg)
Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Fashions For Him [1968-1975]
Columbia Minerva knitting leaflets for men's fashion, but as there weren't many I have also included[...]
![McCormick-Shilling Egg Dye ~ Easter Adverts [1958-1963]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p10183-100x100-no.jpg)
McCormick-Shilling Egg Dye ~ Easter Adverts [1958-1963]
"For the gayest Easter eggs!"
These two adverts for food colourings are from 1958 & 1963.[...]
![Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1946] "Fresh Up" Illustrations](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19866-100x100-no.jpg)
Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1946] "Fresh Up" Illustrations
"Fresh up with Seven-Up!"
These Seven Up ads date from 1946. They continued in style from the previ[...]
![Kellogg's "Pep" ~ Breakfast Cereal Adverts [1939]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p5572-100x100-no.jpg)
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 ce[...]
![Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Gifts & Household Items [1971-1977]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16931-100x100-no.jpg)
Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Gifts & Household Items [1971-1977]
"In the mood of yesterday, today and tomorrow, in colours to blend with a mood, to accent a quite sc[...]
![Wurlitzer ~ Jukebox Adverts [1947] Illustrated by Albert Dorne](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22777-100x100-no.jpg)
Wurlitzer ~ Jukebox Adverts [1947] Illustrated by Albert Dorne
"Thrill to the tone and beauty!"
These illustrated Wurlitzer jukebox ads date from 1947-48, with ar[...]
![Kelvinator ~ Kitchen Appliance Adverts [1954-1959] "Foodarama"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p13434-100x100-no.jpg)
Kelvinator ~ Kitchen Appliance Adverts [1954-1959] "Foodarama"
"And now! Fabulous "Foodarama" by Kelvinator!"
These ads for Kelvinator's "Foodarama" fridge/freeze[...]
![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-[...]
![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.[...]
![What's That Smell? ~ Catalogues [1975]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26644-100x100-no.jpg)
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[...]
![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[...]