![Fresh ~ Deodorant Adverts [1946-1951]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21059-100x100-no.jpg)
Fresh ~ Deodorant Adverts [1946-1951]
"Be lovely to love."
These ads for Fresh deodorant are from 1946-51. The design changed very little[...]
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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![Fashion Fair Cosmetics ~ Makeup Adverts [1980-1989]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p10407-100x100-no.jpg)
Fashion Fair Cosmetics ~ Makeup Adverts [1980-1989]
"For beauty so irresistible it's flirtatious."
These double page spread adverts for Fashion Fair Co[...]
![Palmolive ~ Soap Adverts [1943-1944]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19397-100x100-no.jpg)
Palmolive ~ Soap Adverts [1943-1944]
"Doctors prove 2 out of 3 women can have more beautiful skin in 14 days!"
These ads for Palmolive s[...]
![HMV ~ Chart Music Adverts [1981-1983]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p22686-100x100-no.jpg)
HMV ~ Chart Music Adverts [1981-1983]
"Cheap thrills at HMV!"
This style of black and white ad for HMV chart music ran from 1981-83. They[...]
![Crazy, Mad, Vivid Toys! ~ Catalogues [1960's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p3201-100x100-no.jpg)
Crazy, Mad, Vivid Toys! ~ Catalogues [1960's]
Whilst I was scanning through my collection of 1960's catalogues for a post featuring Lurid Lounge W[...]
![Kenya Doll by Tyco ~ Adverts [1990's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14455-100x100-no.jpg)
Kenya Doll by Tyco ~ Adverts [1990's]
"The beautiful hairstyling doll."
These Kenya doll adverts by Tyco are from 1992-95. The ads were a[...]
![Poses ~ Lingerie Adverts [1949]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p26391-100x100-no.jpg)
Poses ~ Lingerie Adverts [1949]
"Perfect support, greater comfort, new allure!"
This advert and magazine article are for Posĕs adhe[...]
![Sears ~ Lingerie Adverts [1968] "The Doesn't Slip"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p14235-100x100-no.jpg)
Sears ~ Lingerie Adverts [1968] "The Doesn't Slip"
"It doesn't cling, doesn't creep, doesn't twist."
These four swinging sixties Non-Cling underwear a[...]
![Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Scarves, Hats & Mittens [1967-1977]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16927-100x100-no.jpg)
Columbia Minerva Knitting Leaflets ~ Scarves, Hats & Mittens [1967-1977]
"Bright touches to warm gay spirits from top to toe."
Columbia Minerva knitting leaflets for scarve[...]
![Heublein ~ Cocktail Adverts [1956] Vincent Price & Billy Pearson](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15447-100x100-no.jpg)
Heublein ~ Cocktail Adverts [1956] Vincent Price & Billy Pearson
"Cocktails... for the holidays!"
In Nov-Dec 1956, Heublein's ready to serve cocktails produced two [...]
![Coca Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1959-1960] "Coke On The Job"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15891-100x100-no.jpg)
Coca Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1959-1960] "Coke On The Job"
"Coke-On-The-Job Keeps Workers Refreshed!"
These Coca Cola vending machine ads for employers are fr[...]
![White Rock ~ Soft Drinks Adverts [1946] Illustrations by Slayton Underhill & Edwin Dahlberg](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20360-100x100-no.jpg)
White Rock ~ Soft Drinks Adverts [1946] Illustrations by Slayton Underhill & Edwin Dahlberg
"Keeps you sparkling, too!"
These three illustrated ads for White Rock sparkling water date from 19[...]
![Kitchens Of Tomorrow [Life, 1943]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16505-100x100-no.jpg)
Kitchens Of Tomorrow [Life, 1943]
"Kitchens of tomorrow may look like this!"
This article is from a 1943 edition of Life magazine. I [...]
![Soft-Weve ~ Toilet Tissue Adverts [1957-1959]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p7061-100x100-no.jpg)
Soft-Weve ~ Toilet Tissue Adverts [1957-1959]
"Probably the most noticed luxury in your home..."
In 1957-59, Soft-Weve (by Scott) produced some b[...]
![Midland Bank "Griffin Savers" ~ Adverts [1984-1985]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15223-100x100-no.jpg)
Midland Bank "Griffin Savers" ~ Adverts [1984-1985]
"New Griffin Savers Account has a lot to offer young savers."
This Midland Bank advert is from 1984[...]
![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[...]
![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[...]