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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TCB ~ Hair Care Adverts [1984] Billy Dee Williams

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[...]
All Ways "911" ~ Hair Care Adverts [1992-1993]

All Ways "911" ~ Hair Care Adverts [1992-1993]

"Space age results!" These ads for All Ways "911" emergency hair care products are from 1992-93. Be[...]
DuBarry ~ Makeup Adverts [1947-1951] "Beauty Preparations"

DuBarry ~ Makeup Adverts [1947-1951] "Beauty Preparations"

"Who is she?" This black & white ad campaign for DuBarry beauty preparations ran from 1947 unti[...]

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Entertainment

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

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Singer Form ~ Craft Adverts [1941-1943]

Singer Form ~ Craft Adverts [1941-1943]

"It's you - to the last curve!" These ads for Singer Form dressmaking body moulds date from 1941-43[...]
Movie Adverts [1941]

Movie Adverts [1941]

"Love prize of the islands!" These ads for movies are all from 1941. Aloma Of The South Seas [...]
Frightful Trading Card Wrappers [1980's]

Frightful Trading Card Wrappers [1980's]

"Cards - Stickers - Bubble Gum" Here's a selection of horror movie themed trading card wrappers by [...]

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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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Hollywood Boulevard ~ Menswear Adverts [1975]

Hollywood Boulevard ~ Menswear Adverts [1975]

"Clothing to the Stars." These two black and white illustrated ads for Hollywood Boulevard mens shi[...]
Forstmann Woolen Company ~ Womenswear Adverts [1941-1942]

Forstmann Woolen Company ~ Womenswear Adverts [1941-1942]

"For Lines That Live" This ad campaign by Forstmann Woollen Company dates from 1941-42. Each ad fea[...]
Children's Character Watches ~ Catalogues [1980's]

Children's Character Watches ~ Catalogues [1980's]

Here is a collection of children's character watches and clocks shown in various US Christmas catalo[...]

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Food & Drink

Including everything to do with food and drink!

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Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1943-1945] "Fresh Up"

Seven-Up ~ Soda Adverts [1943-1945] "Fresh Up"

"Fresh Up - Keep Smiling!" These Seven Up ads date from 1943-45 and feature photos of grinning floa[...]
Ballantine ~ Ale Adverts [1948-1950] Illustrated

Ballantine ~ Ale Adverts [1948-1950] Illustrated

"Purity, body and flavour in every glass." This illustrated ad campaign for Ballantine ale ran from[...]
Bosco Chocolate Syrup ~ Drink Adverts [1940]

Bosco Chocolate Syrup ~ Drink Adverts [1940]

"Where there's pep there's iron!" These fun ads for Bosco, a chocolate malt syrup which was added t[...]

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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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La-Z-Boy Chairs ~ Adverts [1970's]

La-Z-Boy Chairs ~ Adverts [1970's]

"A beautiful way to relax." These are my favourite ads for La-Z-Boy chairs, dating from 1971-76. [...]
General Electric ~ Hi-Fi Adverts [1985-1986]

General Electric ~ Hi-Fi Adverts [1985-1986]

"No one lets you experience the Power of Music like General Electric." These General Electric porta[...]
Fiberglas by Owns-Corning ~ Home Improvement Adverts [1957-1960]

Fiberglas by Owns-Corning ~ Home Improvement Adverts [1957-1960]

"Comfort-Conditioned Home." These ads for Fiberglas insulation, screening, and panelling by Owns-Co[...]

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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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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[...]
The Baby Machine ~ Newspaper Article [1959]

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[...]
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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