![TCB ~ Hair Care Adverts [1984] Billy Dee Williams](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p10473-100x100-no.jpg)
TCB ~ Hair Care Adverts [1984] Billy Dee Williams
"Something to believe in... tcb"
In 1984, Star Wars actor Billy Dee Williams appeared in a series o[...]
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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![All Ways "911" ~ Hair Care Adverts [1992-1993]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19497-100x100-no.jpg)
All Ways "911" ~ Hair Care Adverts [1992-1993]
"Space age results!"
These ads for All Ways "911" emergency hair care products are from 1992-93. Be[...]
![DuBarry ~ Makeup Adverts [1947-1951] "Beauty Preparations"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21859-100x100-no.jpg)
DuBarry ~ Makeup Adverts [1947-1951] "Beauty Preparations"
"Who is she?"
This black & white ad campaign for DuBarry beauty preparations ran from 1947 unti[...]
![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[...]
![Movie Adverts [1941]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20219-100x100-no.jpg)
Movie Adverts [1941]
"Love prize of the islands!"
These ads for movies are all from 1941.
Aloma Of The South Seas
[...]
![Frightful Trading Card Wrappers [1980's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17179-100x100-no.jpg)
Frightful Trading Card Wrappers [1980's]
"Cards - Stickers - Bubble Gum"
Here's a selection of horror movie themed trading card wrappers by [...]
![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[...]
![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[...]
![Children's Character Watches ~ Catalogues [1980's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p2918-100x100-no.jpg)
Children's Character Watches ~ Catalogues [1980's]
Here is a collection of children's character watches and clocks shown in various US Christmas catalo[...]
![Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1943-1945] "Fresh Up"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19835-100x100-no.jpg)
Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1943-1945] "Fresh Up"
"Fresh Up - Keep Smiling!"
These Seven Up ads date from 1943-45 and feature photos of grinning floa[...]
![Ballantine ~ Ale Adverts [1948-1950] Illustrated](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21034-100x100-no.jpg)
Ballantine ~ Ale Adverts [1948-1950] Illustrated
"Purity, body and flavour in every glass."
This illustrated ad campaign for Ballantine ale ran from[...]
![Bosco Chocolate Syrup ~ Drink Adverts [1940]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16434-100x100-no.jpg)
Bosco Chocolate Syrup ~ Drink Adverts [1940]
"Where there's pep there's iron!"
These fun ads for Bosco, a chocolate malt syrup which was added t[...]
![La-Z-Boy Chairs ~ Adverts [1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15520-100x100-no.jpg)
La-Z-Boy Chairs ~ Adverts [1970's]
"A beautiful way to relax."
These are my favourite ads for La-Z-Boy chairs, dating from 1971-76.
[...]
![General Electric ~ Hi-Fi Adverts [1985-1986]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14324-100x100-no.jpg)
General Electric ~ Hi-Fi Adverts [1985-1986]
"No one lets you experience the Power of Music like General Electric."
These General Electric porta[...]
![Fiberglas by Owns-Corning ~ Home Improvement Adverts [1957-1960]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22851-100x100-no.jpg)
Fiberglas by Owns-Corning ~ Home Improvement Adverts [1957-1960]
"Comfort-Conditioned Home."
These ads for Fiberglas insulation, screening, and panelling by Owns-Co[...]
![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-[...]
![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[...]
![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[...]
![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.[...]