![17 Cosmetics ~ Makeup Adverts [1985] "Looks Even Better On A Girl"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15169-100x100-no.jpg)
17 Cosmetics ~ Makeup Adverts [1985] "Looks Even Better On A Girl"
"Looks even better on a girl."
These ads for 17 Cosmetics by Boots are from 1985.[...]
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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![Du Pont ~ Hair Care Adverts [1946-1947] Hair Brushes](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22489-100x100-no.jpg)
Du Pont ~ Hair Care Adverts [1946-1947] Hair Brushes
"Brushing puts a gleam in your hair."
These ads for Du Pont hair brushes date from 1946-48 and feat[...]
![Low-Impact Aerobics, High-Impact Lycra [Working Mother, 1986]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19555-100x100-no.jpg)
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 W[...]
![La Bum Bum Gang [1980's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p4753-100x100-no.jpg)
La Bum Bum Gang [1980's]
As random toy finds go, this tickled all the right spots (a-hem)! Bum Bum Gang was a Russian Roulett[...]
![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 [...]
![Columbia Records "Masterworks" ~ Music Adverts [1942-1943]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22630-100x100-no.jpg)
Columbia Records "Masterworks" ~ Music Adverts [1942-1943]
"New laminating process gives you quality where it counts - on the surface!"
These ads for various [...]
![Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1965-1967] "The Great Leg"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p13585-100x100-no.jpg)
Hanes ~ Lingerie Adverts [1965-1967] "The Great Leg"
"The Great Leg... as Hanes sees it."
Between 1965-67, Hanes released a series of adverts with a dis[...]
![Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Fashion Accessories [1970-1976]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16939-100x100-no.jpg)
Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Fashion Accessories [1970-1976]
"Decorate your body with all sorts of things... Make a headband... wear it as a dog collar... wear i[...]
![Fables and Fabulous Yarns: Knit Fashions for Boys & Girls [1970]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p3852-100x100-no.jpg)
Fables and Fabulous Yarns: Knit Fashions for Boys & Girls [1970]
I came across an amazing book of knitting patterns by Columbia-Minerva recently called "Fables and F[...]
![Evervess ~ Soft Drinks Adverts [1946-1947]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21010-100x100-no.jpg)
Evervess ~ Soft Drinks Adverts [1946-1947]
"Evervess... yes, yes!"
These ads for Evervess sparkling water date from 1946-47. It was produced b[...]
![Fleischmann ~ Gin Adverts [1960-1963]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17769-100x100-no.jpg)
Fleischmann ~ Gin Adverts [1960-1963]
"Q. What do they mean clean...clean...clean?"
These ads for Fleischmann's gin date from 1960-63. Po[...]
![Heublein ~ Cocktail Adverts [1964-1967] "Better Than Most People Make"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15468-100x100-no.jpg)
Heublein ~ Cocktail Adverts [1964-1967] "Better Than Most People Make"
"Most people can't make cocktails as good as these - and I wish they wouldn't try!"
These ads for H[...]
![American Gas Association ~ Energy Adverts [1941-1947] Illustrations](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20729-100x100-no.jpg)
American Gas Association ~ Energy Adverts [1941-1947] Illustrations
"The wonder flame that cools as well as heats!"
These illustrated ads for American Gas Association [...]
![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 [...]
![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-[...]
![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[...]
![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[...]