![Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1939]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16784-100x100-no.jpg)
Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1939]
"Nobody makes a pass at me!"
These ad's for Colgate toothpaste date from 1939. The comic strip styl[...]
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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![Modess Meds ~ Feminine Hygiene Adverts [1954]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14877-100x100-no.jpg)
Modess Meds ~ Feminine Hygiene Adverts [1954]
"Five days of new freedom."
These fun ads for Meds tampons by Modess are from 1954. Each full page [...]
![Etiquet ~ Deodorant Adverts [1943]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16583-100x100-no.jpg)
Etiquet ~ Deodorant Adverts [1943]
"Should a Marine kiss a girl with his hat on?"
Ever wondered how long it should take to say goodnig[...]
![Dick Schory and The Percussive Art Ensemble "Re-purcussion" [1957]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p5745-100x100-no.jpg)
Dick Schory and The Percussive Art Ensemble "Re-purcussion" [1957]
Today's musical delights are brought to you by Dick Schory and The Percussive Art Ensemble with Re-P[...]
![Fist Faces - Remco [1960's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p7214-100x100-no.jpg)
Fist Faces - Remco [1960's]
"Your fist becomes a real face."
I came across this little game yesterday. Produced by Remco in 1[...]
![Barbie ~ The Most Popular Doll In Town [Life, 1963]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p5265-100x100-no.jpg)
Barbie ~ The Most Popular Doll In Town [Life, 1963]
"Barbie's $136 wardrobe from nurse to nightclubber."
I found this article about Barbie in Life maga[...]
![Du Pont ~ Menswear Adverts [1960-1961] Dacron/Orlon "Letterman Look"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p24891-100x100-no.jpg)
Du Pont ~ Menswear Adverts [1960-1961] Dacron/Orlon "Letterman Look"
"The Letterman look."
These ads for men's fashions made from Du Pont "Dacron" polyester, and "Orlon[...]
![Steven's Fine Fabrics ~ Womenswear Adverts [1960]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21748-100x100-no.jpg)
Steven's Fine Fabrics ~ Womenswear Adverts [1960]
"Your winter in amethyst."
This eight-page advert for women's fashions made from various Stevens Fi[...]
![Textron ~ Nightwear Adverts [1947-1949] Illustrations by Frederick Siebel](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p23841-100x100-no.jpg)
Textron ~ Nightwear Adverts [1947-1949] Illustrations by Frederick Siebel
"Let the king have his fling!"
These illustrated ads for Textron men's nightwear date from 1947-49.[...]
![Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1952-1963] "Ice Cream Floats"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p5597-100x100-no.jpg)
Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1952-1963] "Ice Cream Floats"
"Boys like girls who make Seven-Up Floats!"
These Seven-Up "Float" adverts date between 1952 and 19[...]
![Crosse & Blackwell ~ Baked Beans Packaging [1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19174-100x100-no.jpg)
Crosse & Blackwell ~ Baked Beans Packaging [1970's]
"Free Ladybird Books!"
This Crosse & Blackwell "Baked Beans" tin label is from the early to mid[...]
![Paul Jones ~ Whisky Adverts [1943-1947] Illustrations](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19563-100x100-no.jpg)
Paul Jones ~ Whisky Adverts [1943-1947] Illustrations
"A gentleman's whiskey."
This ad campaign for Paul Jones whisky ran from 1943 to 1947. The illustra[...]
![Frigidaire ~ Kitchen Appliance Adverts [1966] "Space Age Refrigeration"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p13549-100x100-no.jpg)
Frigidaire ~ Kitchen Appliance Adverts [1966] "Space Age Refrigeration"
"Frigidaire announces space age refrigeration!"
These futuristic, sci-fi inspired Frigidaire ads ar[...]
![Eversharp Pens ~ Stationary Adverts [1943-1946]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20566-100x100-no.jpg)
Eversharp Pens ~ Stationary Adverts [1943-1946]
"How would YOU answer the $64 question"
These ads for Eversharp pens and repeater pencils date from[...]
![Bank America: Travellers Cheques ~ Adverts [1960] Illustrated](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p24988-100x100-no.jpg)
Bank America: Travellers Cheques ~ Adverts [1960] Illustrated
"Money only you can spend."
These illustrated ads for Bank America travellers cheques date from 196[...]
![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[...]
![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[...]