Fetching Is Your Dior: Christian Dior Ad With Lisa Taylor by Chris Von Wangenheim, 1976
This post was originally published on this siteThese photographs of Lisa Taylor with a Doberman biting her diamond-clad wrist in the 1976 “Fetching is Your […]
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Cutting Your Bangs at Home With the Help of Scotch Tape!
This post was originally published on this siteHave trouble getting an even trim on your young lady’s bangs? Try this: Place a strip of cellulose […]
The Story Behind Album Cover of ‘The Who Sell Out’ (1967)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Who Sell Out is the third studio album by the British rock band the Who. It was […]
Mark Eden Bust Developer, a Vintage Device That Promised to Transform “Flat Bustlines Into Firm and Shapely Fullness”
This post was originally published on this siteThe Mark Eden bust developer was a device and regimen sold by the Mark Eden company of San […]
Bizarre Halloween Costumes for Global Culture Junkies From the 1920 Sears Catalog
This post was originally published on this siteIt has classic Negro masks like Sporty Mose (sorry, collar and tie not included), Old Uncle Joe, and […]
Cool Ad Photos of Proper Dispensing to All Carbonated Beverages in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteProper dispensing is final step which makes all your investments in soda fountain equipment and material pay out. […]
“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 […]
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 […]