Retro Musings

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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Beauty & Health

Including cosmetics (make-up, perfume), hair (shampoo, styling products, colouring), toiletries (teeth, skin care, feminine hygiene) and medicinal (first aid, pain relief, fitness).

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Yardley ~ Perfume Adverts [1942-1946] "Bond Street"

Yardley ~ Perfume Adverts [1942-1946] "Bond Street"

"Keep your best face forward!" These ads for Yardley's "Bond Street" perfume and beauty preparation[...]
Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1944]

Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1944]

"I don't know how he does it" These black and white photo story ad's for Colgate toothpaste date fr[...]
Smith Bros ~ Cough Drops Adverts [1943-1945]

Smith Bros ~ Cough Drops Adverts [1943-1945]

"Keep your mouth shut!" These ads for Smith Bros Cough Drops date from 1943-45. The two designs cro[...]

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Entertainment

Including books, crafts, movies, TV, music, stationary and toys. All kinds of fun stuff!

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Columbia Records "Masterworks" ~ Music Adverts [1942-1943]

Columbia Records "Masterworks" ~ Music Adverts [1942-1943]

"New laminating process gives you quality where it counts - on the surface!" These ads for various [...]
Creepy Catalogue Clowns [1960's-1980's]

Creepy Catalogue Clowns [1960's-1980's]

Like any normal human being, I have a healthy hatred of clowns. One stood on my foot once, and then [...]
Toy Costume & Mask Sets by Ben Cooper & Collegeville [1980's]

Toy Costume & Mask Sets by Ben Cooper & Collegeville [1980's]

Ahh, Halloween. That time of year when you dig out the old flame retardant vinyl costumes and creepy[...]

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Fashion

Including menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, underwear and lingerie. Also included are various fashion accessories, such as shoes, gloves, bags, hats, neckwear, jewellery and watches.

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Munsingwear ~ Underwear Adverts [1942-1946] "For Men Who Do Things"

Munsingwear ~ Underwear Adverts [1942-1946] "For Men Who Do Things"

In the early 1940's, Munsingwear produced a selection of adverts featuring sports and work related a[...]
Du Pont ~ Menswear Adverts [1958] Orlon "The Age Of Orlon"

Du Pont ~ Menswear Adverts [1958] Orlon "The Age Of Orlon"

"The age of Orlon." These ads for men's suits and slacks made from Du Pont "Orlon" acrylic fibre da[...]
Van Raalte - Glove Adverts [1950-1962]

Van Raalte - Glove Adverts [1950-1962]

"Because you love nice things." These Van Raalte glove adverts date from 1950-62. They also produce[...]

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Food & Drink

Including everything to do with food and drink!

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Coca Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1992] "Refreshing The Olympic Spirit"

Coca Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1992] "Refreshing The Olympic Spirit"

"Refreshing The Olympic Spirit" These three ads were part of Coca Cola's 1992 Olympics ad campaign,[...]
Trolls Candy Mints ~ Confectionary Adverts [1946]

Trolls Candy Mints ~ Confectionary Adverts [1946]

"Tasty, tempting, delicious!" These black and white, quarter page ads for Trolls mint sweets are al[...]
Borden's ~ Dairy Adverts [1939-1949] Illustrations by Walter Early

Borden's ~ Dairy Adverts [1939-1949] Illustrations by Walter Early

"If it's Borden's it's got to be good!" These illustrations by Walter Early are from Borden's dairy[...]

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Household

Including various items relating to bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms, as well as decorating, electrical goods, DIY, finance and stationary.

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Columbia ~ Hi-Fi Adverts [1957-1958] "Listening In Depth"

Columbia ~ Hi-Fi Adverts [1957-1958] "Listening In Depth"

"A new experience in "360" high-fidelity." These Columbia "listening in depth" ads date from 1957-5[...]
Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1942-1943 Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb & Alex Ross

Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1942-1943 Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb & Alex Ross

"These are the things we are fighting for." This illustrated ad campaign for Community silverplate [...]
Kodak ~ Camera Adverts [1961]

Kodak ~ Camera Adverts [1961]

"Another Electric-Eye!" These Kodak camera adverts are from 1961. Each ad has a close-up of a perso[...]

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Smoking

Including cigarettes, cigars, lighters, tobacco and pipes.

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Camel [1937-1948] Cigarette Adverts ~ Comic Strips

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

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

Raleigh [1970-1971] Cigarette Adverts

"Spend a milder moment with the quiet taste of Raleigh." These ads for Raleigh cigarettes date from[...]

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Travel & Cars

Including all kinds of trains, planes and automobiles!

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Chrysler "Dodge Dart" ~ Car Adverts [1961]

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

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]

Ford "Lincoln" ~ Car Adverts [1957-1958]

"Unmistakably...the finest in the fine car field." These car ads for Lincoln by Ford are from 1957-[...]

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Miscellaneous

Things which don't fit in anywhere else or have mixed content.

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Crazy Croppings! ~ Adverts [1940]

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]

Northwestern School of Taxidermy ~ Adverts [1910-1953]

"For fun and profit!" These ads for Northwestern School of Taxidermy date between 1910 and 1953. Th[...]
Found Under The Carpet ~ Newspaper Adverts [1959]

Found Under The Carpet ~ Newspaper Adverts [1959]

This selection of newspaper adverts from Nov/Dec 1959 are from various local and national UK papers.[...]

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