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 […]
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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 […]
Vintage Hydro-Powered Breast Massager Ads From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage French quack breast-enlargement devices powered by the water power from your sink. Many items to consider […]
Vintage Men’s Shirts of the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe swinging sixties introduced a new palette of colors and patterns to men’s clothing. 1960s men’s shirts included […]
Kooky But Practical: Keep Warn With These ’60s Wool Nose Warmers
This post was originally published on this siteStay warm, everyone. Try this. It’s kooky but practical. These wool nose warmers were first introduced by the […]
Inflatable Air Shorts: The Easy, Effective Way to Trim Down Waist, Abdomen, Hips, Thighs!
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1970s, multiple fitness companies tried to capitalize on the “air shorts” craze. And given that we’re […]
Relax-A-Cizor, an Electrical Muscle Stimulator Device So Dangerous It Was Supposed to Be Destroyed!
This post was originally published on this siteThis is the craziest machine! The Relax-A-Cizor began production in 1949. It claimed to reduce the hips, waistline, […]
25 Vintage Christmas Cigarette Ads From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this site“Remember all your friends who remember how great cigarettes used to taste.” Here are a few vintage Christmas […]
Offensive and Fat-Shaming Vintage Weight Loss Ads From Ry-Krisp in the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1904, immigrant baker Arvid Peterson gave a Swedish-styled cracker a modern American name and introduced the country […]