![Coty ~ Makeup Adverts [1942-1947] Illustration by Carl Erickso](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p18123-100x100-no.jpg)
Coty ~ Makeup Adverts [1942-1947] Illustration by Carl Erickso
"There's beauty in the air!"
These ads for Coty cosmetics date from 1942-47. They were illustrated [...]
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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![Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1940]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16796-100x100-no.jpg)
Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1940]
"She looks like a million... but she hasn't much sense!"
These ad's for Colgate toothpaste date fro[...]
![Lustre Creme ~ Hair Care Adverts [1948] "Dream Girl"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19136-100x100-no.jpg)
Lustre Creme ~ Hair Care Adverts [1948] "Dream Girl"
"Once her hair was her despair, now she's a Lustre-Creme Dream Girl."
These Lustre Creme shampoo ad[...]
![Ladybird Books "Well Loved Tales" [1960's & 1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p5671-100x100-no.jpg)
Ladybird Books "Well Loved Tales" [1960's & 1970's]
There were 27 titles in the original series "Well Loved Tales" (6O6D, Easy Reading), which were prod[...]
![Provocative Percussion (Vol 1) by Terry Snyder and the All Stars [1959]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21530-100x100-no.jpg)
Provocative Percussion (Vol 1) by Terry Snyder and the All Stars [1959]
"A flight into new areas of sonic and musical experience."
This weeks Sunday Lounge Listening is "P[...]
![Children's Fancy Dress Patterns [1970's-1990's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17265-100x100-no.jpg)
Children's Fancy Dress Patterns [1970's-1990's]
"Costumes galore!"
Wondering what to dress up for Halloween this year? Look no further![...]
![Intarsia Cartoon Sweater Knitting Patterns [1980s-1990's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p3560-100x100-no.jpg)
Intarsia Cartoon Sweater Knitting Patterns [1980s-1990's]
During the 1980's-1990's, Intarsia (a UK based company) produced over one hundred super cool knitted[...]
![Simplicity ~ Dress Making Adverts [1960-1964]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22106-100x100-no.jpg)
Simplicity ~ Dress Making Adverts [1960-1964]
"The first totally new fashion magazine in a decade!"
These ads for Simplicity dress making pattern[...]
![Berkshire ~ Lingerie Adverts [1947-1949]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19665-100x100-no.jpg)
Berkshire ~ Lingerie Adverts [1947-1949]
"For the loveliest legs in the world!"
These ads for Berkshire stocking date from 1947-49.
City Li[...]
![Swanson TV Dinners ~ Food Adverts [1955-1956]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14442-100x100-no.jpg)
Swanson TV Dinners ~ Food Adverts [1955-1956]
"Have a Swanson night soon!"
These Swanson TV dinner adverts are from 1955-56. I find the simple de[...]
![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[...]
![Pepsi-Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1959-1960] "The Sociables" Illustrations](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p18911-100x100-no.jpg)
Pepsi-Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1959-1960] "The Sociables" Illustrations
"They entertain the modern way!"
These lovely illustrated ads for Pepsi date from the end of 1959 t[...]
![Schneider Pens ~ Packaging [1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19181-100x100-no.jpg)
Schneider Pens ~ Packaging [1970's]
"Write with Schneider."
This German Schneider pen paper bag in from the 1970's. The translation for[...]
![Cannon Towels ~ Bathroom Adverts [1940-1943]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22122-100x100-no.jpg)
Cannon Towels ~ Bathroom Adverts [1940-1943]
"Make dream bathrooms come true!"
These ads for Cannon towels date from 1940-43. Cannon also produc[...]
![Philips ~ Hi-Fi Adverts [1986-1987] Illustrated](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22802-100x100-no.jpg)
Philips ~ Hi-Fi Adverts [1986-1987] Illustrated
"More woofers than Battersea dogs home."
This illustrated ad campaign for various Philips CD/casset[...]
![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.[...]
![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[...]
![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[...]