![Prell ~ Hair Care Adverts [1947-1949]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p23290-100x100-no.jpg)
Prell ~ Hair Care Adverts [1947-1949]
"The amazing new radiant creme shampoo!"
These ads for Prell dandruff shampoo (owned by Proctor &am[...]
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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![Pond's ~ Makeup Adverts [1960-1961] "Angel Face"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p11074-100x100-no.jpg)
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" adve[...]
![Modess ~ Feminine Hygiene Adverts [1940-1946]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p18608-100x100-no.jpg)
Modess ~ Feminine Hygiene Adverts [1940-1946]
"Don't rob yourself of comfort in action!"
These ads for Modess sanitary napkins date from 1940-46.[...]
![Movie Adverts [1947]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21294-100x100-no.jpg)
Movie Adverts [1947]
"It's a wonderful laugh, it's a wonderful love!"
These magazine ads for movies are all from 1947.[...]
![Singer Form ~ Craft Adverts [1941-1943]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21803-100x100-no.jpg)
Singer Form ~ Craft Adverts [1941-1943]
"It's you - to the last curve!"
These ads for Singer Form dressmaking body moulds date from 1941-43[...]
![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?" [...]
![Women's Fashion Shoot [1939] Spring Shoes](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20507-100x100-no.jpg)
Women's Fashion Shoot [1939] Spring Shoes
"Giddy colours, queer heels adorn the spring shoes!"
These women's shoes are from Life magazine, Ap[...]
![Poses ~ Lingerie Adverts [1949]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26391-100x100-no.jpg)
Poses ~ Lingerie Adverts [1949]
"Perfect support, greater comfort, new allure!"
This advert and magazine article are for Posĕs adhe[...]
![Forstmann Woolen Company ~ Womenswear Adverts [1941-1942]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17386-100x100-no.jpg)
Forstmann Woolen Company ~ Womenswear Adverts [1941-1942]
"For Lines That Live"
This ad campaign by Forstmann Woollen Company dates from 1941-42. Each ad fea[...]
![Snider's Catsup & Chilli Sauce ~ Food Adverts [1943-1948]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20513-100x100-no.jpg)
Snider's Catsup & Chilli Sauce ~ Food Adverts [1943-1948]
"If the Snider folks put it up... it tastes like home!"
These fun illustrated ads for Snider's "Old[...]
![Baker's Coconut ~ Cut-Up Cakes Booklet [1956]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16054-100x100-no.jpg)
Baker's Coconut ~ Cut-Up Cakes Booklet [1956]
"A calendar of new cake-making ideas!"
This little animal cake booklet from Baker's Coconut was pub[...]
![Birds Eye ~ Food Adverts [1949-1950]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20986-100x100-no.jpg)
Birds Eye ~ Food Adverts [1949-1950]
"Doris discovers it's easy to eat fancy!"
These ads for various Birds Eye frozen food products date[...]
![Barclays Bank "Supersavers Club" ~ Adverts [1982-1985]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15232-100x100-no.jpg)
Barclays Bank "Supersavers Club" ~ Adverts [1982-1985]
"Add a little excitement to your interest."
These ads for the children's Supersavers account from B[...]
![1847 Rogers Bros ~ Cutlery Adverts [1939-1945]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21471-100x100-no.jpg)
1847 Rogers Bros ~ Cutlery Adverts [1939-1945]
"America's Finest Silverplate"
These celebrity endorsed ads for 1847 Rogers Bros cutlery date from [...]
![Swinging Safari ~ Sears Catalogue [1960's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p10196-100x100-no.jpg)
Swinging Safari ~ Sears Catalogue [1960's]
"Hunt through this and the next three pages for the animal look."
Found in the 1969 Sears Christmas[...]
![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[...]
![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[...]