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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Pond’s ~ Skin Care Adverts [1958-1961] “Cold Cream”"She's busy... yet she's beautiful... she uses Pond's."These ads for Pond's "Cold Cream" are from 1958-61 and feature famous actresses/models of the day, who were also busy mothers and wives.
Pepto-Bismol ~ Indigestion Adverts [1940-1947]"I'm a girl who can't say no!"These ads for indigestion remedy Pepto-Bismol date from 1940-47.
Pepsodent ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1946-1947]"Uncover the natural brilliance of your smile!" These ad's for Pepsodent toothpaste date from 1946-47
“The Sweet and the Swingin'” by Paul Weston [1960]"A fresh contrast of melodic strings and swinging vocal patterns." This weeks Sunday Lounge Listening is "The Sweet and the Swingin'" by Paul Weston, released in 1960.
Kleenex “Paper-Tique” ~ Craft Book [1971]"A new art for today's homemaker" If having bold coloured toilet paper only in your bathroom wasn't enough, Kleenex published a 36 page booklet in 1971 full of crazy crafts to spread around the home too.
Music For Gracious Living ~ Peter Barclay and his Orchestra [1955]In 1955, record company Columbia released a set of five LP's featuring the instrumental stylings of Peter Barclay and his Orchestra. The technicolour cover photographs encapsulate the ideal American family in a wonderfully cheesy/creepy way, and the back covers were full of helpful hints and even recipes to help make every occasion perfect.
JC Penney Menswear ~ Catalogues [1966]"Young gentry sport shirts." These spiffy menswear catalogue images are from a 1966 JC Penneys catalogue and feature an array of mildly amused men sporting knitted cardigans, pullovers and shirts.
Milliken ~ Womenswear Adverts [1947-1949]"And best of all... it's Milliken!" These ads for Milliken women's fashions date from 1947-49.
Children’s Nightwear ~ Catalogues [1980’s]Here's some children's nightwear from various 1980's catalogues.
Coca Cola ~ Soda Adverts [1963] “Refreshing New Feeling”"Refreshing New Feeling"These Coca Cola ads date from 1963.
Lipton’s “Noodle Soup” ~ Food Adverts [1945-1946]"Old fashioned, chickeny noodle soup!" These ads for Lipton's Noodle Soup date from 1945-46. Each ad included a meal plan idea, and recipe for one of the dishes featured.
Kellogg’s “All-Bran” ~ Breakfast Cereal Adverts [1940-1942]“Join the Regulars!” These fun black and white photo-story ads for Kellogg's breakfast cereal All-Bran date from 1940-42.
Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1942-1943 Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb & Alex Ross"These are the things we are fighting for." This illustrated ad campaign for Community silverplate cutlery date from 1942-43. The artwork was by Jon Whitcomb, Alex Ross plus a few unsigned illustrations.
Community ~ Cutlery Adverts [1948-1949] Illustratrated by Jon Whitcomb"The happiest brides have Community." This illustrated ad campaign for Community silverplate cutlery ran throughout 1948 and 1949. The artwork was by Jon Whitcomb and featured happy young brides.
Cannon Towels ~ Bathroom Adverts [1946-1955]"Show your colours!" These ads for Cannon towels date from 1946-55.
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!