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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Low-Impact Aerobics, High-Impact Lycra [Working Mother, 1986]"Tired of huffing and puffing, jiggling and jogging?" This article on low-impact aerobics is from Working Mother magazine, Nov 1986. It goes without saying, my favourite move has to be the funky chicken, although anything performed in these glaring lycra outfits would be pretty funky.
Helene Curtis “Gay Top” ~ Hair Care Adverts [1958-1961]"For the Gay Top you game me Helene Curtis, I love you!" These three adverts for Helene Curtis "Gay Top" are from 1958, 1959 & 1961.
Revlon~ Makeup Adverts [1944-1945] “Pink Lightning”"Texture of velvet!" These ads for "Pink Lightning" lipstick and nail polish by Revlon date from 1944-45.
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.
Nice To See You, To See You Nice – The Generation Game Board Game [1970’s]I stumbled across this delightful selection of boardgames in the 1976 Argos catalogue, which I was browsing (as you do). I was immediately captivated by Brucie's little smiling face and had to learn more!
Les Baxter ~ LP Covers [1960’s-1970’s]I'm a massive fan of exotica and lounge music and enjoy nothing better than scouring the charity shops for a new gem to add to my LP collection! Les Baxter is one my favourites, so I've collected together images of some of his LP covers, which are as weird and wonderful as his music.
Women’s Fashion Shoot [1939] Spring Shoes"Giddy colours, queer heels adorn the spring shoes!" These women's shoes are from Life magazine, April 1939. They were notable for "the queerest heels and brightest colours in years".
Poses ~ Lingerie Adverts [1949]"Perfect support, greater comfort, new allure!" This advert and magazine article are for Posĕs adhesive bras. They look like pastry boob hats.
C&A ~ Menswear Adverts [1985-1986] “Avanti”"Images Change"These C&A "Avanti" menswear ads date from 1985-86. They all feature a ripped-page graphic.
Borden’s ~ Meat Adverts [1940-1941] “None Such Mince Meat”"A tip from Elsie, the Borden cow." These slightly disturbing illustrated ads for Borden's mincemeat date from 1940-41.
Baker’s Coconut ~ Cake Adverts [1961-1962] Animal Cakes"I never saw anyone hoot for an owl until Baker's Coconut!" These wonderful wacky animal cakes are from Baker's Coconut 1961-62 "I never saw" Angel Flakes advertising campaign. I'll take the pink elephant one please!
McCormick-Shilling Egg Dye ~ Easter Adverts [1958-1963]"For the gayest Easter eggs!" These two adverts for food colourings are from 1958 & 1963.
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 scene."
Columbia Minerva knitting leaflets for various gifts household items, including rugs, toys and cushions. They date from 1971-77.
Simmons “Hide-A-Bed” ~ Adverts [1940’s-1950’s]"World's smartest sofa hides the world's most comfortable bed!" These Hide-A-Bed ads by Simmons date from 1947 to 1956.
Barclays Bank “Supersavers Club” ~ Adverts [1982-1985]"Add a little excitement to your interest." These ads for the children's Supersavers account from Barclays Bank are from 1982-85. The ads were aimed at teenagers.
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!