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).
Go to Brands & Products to see a list of all the items I have added so far, or view by category or decade via the menus above and below.
These adverts for Galey & Lord are all from Sports Illustrated, with clothes aimed specifically towards that audience. The quarter-page, black and white illustrations were mainly created by artist Al Moore.
“Images Change”These C&A “Avanti” and “Clock House” mixed menswear and womenswear ads date from 1987. They all have a white background with little photos of the models posing around the letters in “Images Change”.
“The time is now.”These C&A “Clock House” womenswear ads date from 1988-89. They all have a white background with a faint clock print behind.
“Advantage Avanti”These C&A “Avanti” menswear ads date from 1989. They all have an Ivy College theme.
“Advantage Avanti”These C&A “Avanti” menswear ads date from 1988. They all feature white backgrounds with big black lettering.
“Try it on!”These C&A “Clock House” womenswear ads date from 1985.
“Images Change”These C&A “Avanti” menswear ads date from 1985-86. They all feature a ripped-page graphic.
“Swatch Attraction”These Swatch Watch ads are from 1990 to 1995.
“A Great, Big Watch!”These Swatch watch “POP” adverts date from 1988 to 1991.
“Mmm… so fresh and smooth… ah… so smooth and fresh!”
These adverts for Peter Pan Peanut Butter, produced by Derby, date from 1949-1950.
“Another Electric-Eye!”These Kodak camera adverts are from 1961. Each ad has a close-up of a person using a camera, with the action going on behind them.
Here’s a series of catalogue shots from 1975 using what I like to call the “What’s that smell?” pose.
“A”Moods for sleeping from the old silver screen.” This fashion article is from Life magazine, April 1969. It features French actress Genevieve Gilles modelling an array of glamorous nightwear.
“You, too, can join the Hat Parade!” What was is store for us in the hat world of April 1989? Let’s find out!
“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!
“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.
“What all girls desire!” These black and white illustrated ads for Spun-lo lingerie date from mid 1951-52. They had white backgrounds and a little rhyme about an expensive luxury and their cheap undies.
“So healthy for my budget!” These black and white illustrated ads for Spun-lo lingerie date from early 1951. They started off with full backgrounds, which were then reduced to just the mid section.
“Snap, snap, snap your fingers at undie bills!” These black and white illustrated ads for Spun-lo lingerie date from 1950.
“Flirt, flirt, flirt with that old devil budget!” These black and white illustrated ads for Spun-lo lingerie date from 1949.
“Perfect support, greater comfort, new allure!” This advert and magazine article are for Posĕs adhesive bras. They look like pastry boob hats.
“Spend a milder moment with Raleigh.” These ads for Raleigh cigarettes date from 1971-72 and featured couples smoking in sunny countryside surroundings.
“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.
“Start fresh with Belair.” These ads for Belair menthol cigarettes date from 1970-72 and featured couples smoking in blue skied seaside surroundings.
“They like the taste.” These ads for Belair cigarettes and Raleigh menthol cigarettes date from 1966-67. The ads were show in pairs, one either side of a double page, and mirrored each other in composition.
“Together – you’ll be proud of your Community.” These ads for Community silverplate cutlery dates from 1955. The ads featured happy couples sharing a meal (mostly).
“She’s in love… and she loves Community.” This illustrated ad campaign for Community silverplate cutlery dates from 1954. The artwork was by Jon Whitcomb and featured sitting couples, shown from the shoulders down.
“Sears has gone wild!” These ads for Sears support lingerie are from 1969. The models were all posing outdoors with large wild cats.
