![Dr West's ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1947-1948] Illustrated](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p24746-100x100-no.jpg)
Dr West's ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1947-1948] Illustrated
"Package of smiles!"
These illustrated ads for Dr West's "Miracle Tooth Paste" date from 1947-48. E[...]
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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![TCB ~ Hair Care Adverts [1984] Billy Dee Williams](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p10473-100x100-no.jpg)
TCB ~ Hair Care Adverts [1984] Billy Dee Williams
"Something to believe in... tcb"
In 1984, Star Wars actor Billy Dee Williams appeared in a series o[...]
![Fletcher's Castoria ~ Laxative Adverts [1939-1941]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p8771-100x100-no.jpg)
Fletcher's Castoria ~ Laxative Adverts [1939-1941]
"I'm not a bad girl! You're a bad mommy!"
These adverts for Fletcher's Castoria date from 1939-1941[...]
![Star Wars Fan Club ~ Adverts [1977-1980]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p9059-100x100-no.jpg)
Star Wars Fan Club ~ Adverts [1977-1980]
"An exciting offer for earthlings!"
Here are some spectacular b&w adverts for the Star Wars Fan[...]
![Toys At Woolworths ~ Adverts [1959]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15530-100x100-no.jpg)
Toys At Woolworths ~ Adverts [1959]
This large full page ad for Woolworths toys is from the Daily Express, Friday November 20th 1959.
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![Scary Boardgames ~ Catalogues [1960's-1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17254-100x100-no.jpg)
Scary Boardgames ~ Catalogues [1960's-1970's]
"Have fun with things occult."
Here is a selection of scary boardgames from various catalogues rang[...]
![LoveLines: Girls Accessories ~ Catalogues [1988]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p16105-100x100-no.jpg)
LoveLines: Girls Accessories ~ Catalogues [1988]
LoveLines were a range of girls accessories produced by Delavennat in 1988. The line included sungla[...]
![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[...]
![Men's Fashion Shoot [1971] "His Is Hers"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p21712-100x100-no.jpg)
Men's Fashion Shoot [1971] "His Is Hers"
"Movin' Together"
Ebony magazine's April 1971 fashion shoot for men was based around a "what's his [...]
![Fleischmann ~ Gin Adverts [1960-1963]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p17769-100x100-no.jpg)
Fleischmann ~ Gin Adverts [1960-1963]
"Q. What do they mean clean...clean...clean?"
These ads for Fleischmann's gin date from 1960-63. Po[...]
![Pepsi-Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1966-1969] "Pepsi Cold"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19624-100x100-no.jpg)
Pepsi-Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1966-1969] "Pepsi Cold"
"Taste that beats the others cold!"
This ad campaign from Pepsi-Cola date from late 1966 to mid 196[...]
![Borden's ~ Meat Adverts [1940-1941] "None Such Mince Meat"](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p19307-100x100-no.jpg)
Borden's ~ Meat Adverts [1940-1941] "None Such Mince Meat"
"A tip from Elsie, the Borden cow."
These slightly disturbing illustrated ads for Borden's mincemea[...]
![Happy Face Lamps ~ Penneys Catalogue [1970's]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p10206-100x100-no.jpg)
Happy Face Lamps ~ Penneys Catalogue [1970's]
"Lamps with Light-Up Smiles!"
These splendidly creepy boy and girl clown lamps are from JCPenneys 1[...]
![Congoleum-Nairn ~ Floor & Wall Covering Adverts [1948-1949]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p20694-100x100-no.jpg)
Congoleum-Nairn ~ Floor & Wall Covering Adverts [1948-1949]
"Walls go gay!"
These double-page spread ads for Congoleum-Nairn linoleum and congoleum floor and w[...]
![Underwood "Golden Touch" ~ Typewriter Adverts [1956-1958]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p9032-100x100-no.jpg)
Underwood "Golden Touch" ~ Typewriter Adverts [1956-1958]
"It's like wearing magic gloves!"
These ads for Underwood "Golden Touch" typewriters date from 1956[...]
![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[...]
![The Baby Machine ~ Newspaper Article [1959]](https://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/wp-content/plugins/special-recent-posts/cache/srpthumb-p15581-100x100-no.jpg)
The Baby Machine ~ Newspaper Article [1959]
"And now a 'space suit' for mothers to be."
This is an article from the Daily Express, dated Fr[...]