“Ladies, Don’t Argue With A Burglar” – Iver Johnson Revolver Ad From 1871
This post was originally published on this siteLadies, don’t argue with a burglar–show him a revolver. “Don’t wait until the horse is stolen before you […]
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When Your Computer Room Air Conditioner Fails
This post was originally published on this siteThat is how I see my office and dream about a conditioner fail. I don’t care about the […]
1952 Ford With Brand New Air-Conditioner Being Advertised on a Street of Texas
This post was originally published on this site“This Car Is Air-Conditioned…”“See How Cool It is Inside”“Look At the Thermometers” In August 1952, on a street […]
Funny Lip Tester From 1948
This post was originally published on this siteWhich type are you? Apply lipstick. Then “kiss” tissue and compare your “kiss impression” with chart on facing […]
45 Interesting Ad Photos of Opel Cars in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteOpel traces its roots to a sewing machine manufacturer founded by Adam Opel in 1862 in Rüsselsheim am […]
Modern Beauties Cigarette Cards in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteCigarette cards are trade cards issued by tobacco manufacturers to stiffen cigarette packaging and advertise cigarette brands. Between […]
The Photo University of Maine Used to Announce That Stephen King Sold His First Book is Incredible!
This post was originally published on this siteCarrie was actually King’s fourth novel, but it was the first one to be published in 1974. It […]
30 Amazing Photos Capture Billboards of Vancouver in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteVancouver is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. It […]
Amazing Vintage Portraits of Advertising Banner Women From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSo-called ‘Banner Women’ were a common way of advertising one’s business in the late 19th century. During the […]
The Story Behind the Famous Flying Baby From the 1995 Patagonia Catalog
This post was originally published on this siteThe original baby-throwing image is taken from the Spring 1995 Patagonia outdoors catalog. The catalog’s caption reads “Come […]
Operation Mustang: The Story of How Ford Put a 1966 Mustang on Top of the Empire State Building
This post was originally published on this siteWhen the Empire State Building opened in 1931 as the world’s then-tallest building – a title it held […]
Vintage Toilet Paper Ads From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteToilet paper is a consumer brand that has been around for over 100 years. The basic product proposition […]
At the Height of Her Career in the 1950s, Jayne Mansfield Even Modeled for This Awesome Hot Water Bottle!
This post was originally published on this siteCreated by Don Poynter for his Poynter Products company, the Jayne Mansfield Hot Water Bottle hit the market […]
May 1, 1952: Mr. Potato Head Was "Born", And It Was the First Toy Advertised on Television
This post was originally published on this siteMr. Potato Head is an American toy consisting of a plastic model of a potato which can be […]
35 Cool Ad Photos of the ’60s Automobiles
This post was originally published on this siteJust as the 1960s were years of radical change, the cars of the decade were a monumental departure […]
14 Bizarre Vintage Ads of Life-Size Inflatable Love Dolls in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteAccording to the ads, there was a “money-back guarantee” within 10 days if you weren’t 100% “satisfied” with […]
“When in Quarantine; People who are in quarantine are not isolated if they have a Bell Telephone” – Bell Telephone Ad, 1910
This post was originally published on this siteThis ad ran on Thursday, November 17, 1910 from St. Louis Post-Dispatch – years before anyone had heard […]
In 1980, American Express Teamed Up With DeLorean to Produce a 24K Gold Plated DMC-12, But Only Two Were Sold!
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1980, American Express teamed up with DeLorean to produce a specialty car to promote their gold card. […]
The ‘New Look’ in Hot Water Bottles and Ice-Packs, 1948
This post was originally published on this siteJanuary 1948: The B.F. Goodrich Company of Akron, Ohio unveiled the “new look” in hot water bottles and […]
Watch Some Real Sexist Commercials of Folgers Coffee From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteFor the ’60s housewife portrayed in these old coffee ads, the best part of waking up wasn’t the […]
UFO Detector Ad From the 1960s (With a 100% Money Back Guarantee)
This post was originally published on this siteRemember when they detected all those UFOs with these things? And at only $17.95 it’s a bargain! Runs […]
25 Crazy Vintage Ads for Weight Loss Products and Methods From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIf you think there are some crazy diet and weight loss products on today’s market, you won’t believe […]
Pictures of Selena Photographed by Al Rendon For a 1994 Coca-Cola Ad Campaign
This post was originally published on this siteSelena was a cultural idol to millions. When “The Queen of Tejano Music” became a spokeswoman for Coca-Cola, […]
40 Cool Pics of Car Advertisements in the Late 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1960s were a time when American made cars ruled the industry. Detroit dominated the automobile market in […]
Space Age Slenderizer: Funny Vintage Adverts of Trim-Jeans in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteOur desire to lose weight easily and achieve that ‘ideal’ figure has been around for longer than most […]