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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Pro-phy-lac-tic ~ Hair Care Adverts [1945-1949] “Jewelite”"A lovelier brush for lovelier hair!" These ads for Pro-phy-lac-tic "Jewelite" hair brushes date from 1945-49.
Playtex: Makeup Cape ~ Makeup Adverts [1939]"Prelude to loveliness!"These ads for Playtex Makeup Capes date from 1939.
Fresh ~ Deodorant Adverts [1946-1951]"Be lovely to love."
These ads for Fresh deodorant are from 1946-51. The design changed very little over the years, always featuring a kissing couple wearing glamorous evening attire.
The Doctor Who Pattern Book ~ Craft Books [1984]"A galactic collection to knit and sew!" The Doctor Who Pattern Book by Joy Gammon was published in 1984 and featured all kinds of weird and wonderful things to knit and sew.
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 "Provocative Percussion" by Terry Snyder and the All Stars from 1959.
Toy Robots ~ Catalogues [1960’s-1970’s]"All kinds of robots are on the move." Here is a selection of toy robots from various catalogues ranging from the 1960's-70's.
Women’s Fashion Shoot [1945] Fancy Crochets"An old and genteel art is used to make jaunty, stylish cloths." These lovely crocheted garments are from Life magazine, January 1945.
Catalina ~ Swimwear Adverts [1948-1950]"Styled in California for the stars of Hollywood ...and you!" These ads for Catalina "sweetheart" swim suits date from 1948-50.
Women’s Fashion Shoot [1965] “Fashions In Orbit”"Italian designers capture tone of ‘way out’ world."Space-age fashions from Ebony magazine, October 1965.
Baker’s Coconut ~ Cake Adverts [1961-1962] Animal Cakes"I never saw anyone hoot for an owl until Baker's Coconut!" These wonderful wacky animal cakes are from Baker's Coconut 1961-62 "I never saw" Angel Flakes advertising campaign. I'll take the pink elephant one please!
Coca Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1962-1963] “Enjoy The Lively Life”"Enjoy the lively life of Coke."These Coca Cola ads date from 1962-63.
Pepsi-Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1961-1964] “For Those Who Think Young”"Thinking young is flying to a picnic!"These ads for Pepsi-Cola date from 1961 to mid 1964.
Fels Naptha Soap ~ Laundry Adverts [1936-1939]"Banish title-tattle grey!" These black and white, long half-page ads for Fels Naptha Soap date from 1936-39.
Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1946] Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb"This is for keeps." This illustrated ad campaign for Community silverplate cutlery ran throughout 1946. The artwork was by Jon Whitcomb and featured young couples getting married.
Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1952-1953] Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb"She's in love... and she loves Community." This illustrated ad campaign for Community silverplate cutlery ran from late 1952 and throughout 1953. The artwork was by Jon Whitcomb and featured young married women daydreaming about their new cutlery.
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 feature a range of stunt men, circus folk and dare devils!
Raleigh [1971-72] Cigarette Adverts"Spend a milder moment with Raleigh." These ads for Raleigh cigarettes date from 1971-72 and featured couples smoking in sunny countryside surroundings.
Raleigh [1970-1971] Cigarette Adverts"Spend a milder moment with the quiet taste of Raleigh." These ads for Raleigh cigarettes date from 1970-71 and featured couples smoking in golden sunset surroundings.
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. They didn't have a tagline as such, but all had "Dodge Dart!!" somewhere on them.
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 oil date from 1951-52 and featured artwork by Boris Artzybasheff.
Ford “Lincoln” ~ Car Adverts [1957-1958]"Unmistakably...the finest in the fine car field." These car ads for Lincoln by Ford are from 1957-58.
What’s That Smell? ~ Catalogues [1975]Here's a series of catalogue shots from 1975 using what I like to call the "What's that smell?" pose.
Avon ~ Christmas Cosmetics Adverts [1963-1969]"Gift by Avon... A joy to select... A joy to give... A joy to receive!" These Christmas adverts for Avon cosmetics date from 1963-69.
Valentines Heart Adverts [1960’s]"Love & Cookies" Here's a selection of valentine heart themed adverts from the 1960's, featuring a selection of goods from cuff links to meat!