Haddon Sundblom, the Man Behind the Coca-Cola Santa Claus
This post was originally published on this siteCoca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus. But Coca-Cola advertising did play a big role in […]
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15 Vintage Ads From Smirnoff’s 1970s Advertising Campaign “Until I Discovered Smirnoff”
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1970s, Smirnoff’s advertisements occasionally used humor that could be interpreted as mocking social trends, including feminism. […]
Whimsical Cigarette Ad Posters Illustrated by Juan Carlos Huergo in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteEarly 20th-century cigarette ads glamorized smoking, associating it with sophistication, success, and modernity. They often featured stylish men […]
Vintage Swanson TV Dinner Ads From the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe centerpiece is the TV. While television was invented more than a decade before it wasn’t until the […]
How to Dance the Hanes Cantrece – by “Killer Joe” Piro
This post was originally published on this site The Hanes Cantrece was created by the king of the discotheque, “Killer Joe” Piro, to introduce Hanes […]
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Delivery Trucks From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteDelivery trucks in the 1930s underwent significant advancements compared to their 1920s counterparts. This period saw improvements in […]
Twiggy Promoting the Ford Comuta, 1967
This post was originally published on this siteFord UK designed the Comuta in 1967 as a non-polluting car for urban and suburban motoring. Powered by […]
Amazing Fernet-Branca Ad Posters in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteFernet-Branca is an Italian brand of fernet, a style of amaro or bitters. It was formulated in Milan […]
Who Else Desperately Wanted This Belt Racer Toy From the Early 1980s?
This post was originally published on this siteThe Belt Racer was a popular toy from the 1980s produced by Kusan, a company known for its […]
Vintage Ad Photos of Bedrooms in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, bedrooms typically featured a blend of traditional and emerging modern styles. They were often decorated […]
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Advertising for Phillip Morris in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteLucille Ball and Desi Arnaz we’re both lifelong smokers. Phillip Morris sponsored the I Love Lucy and promoted […]
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Delivery Trucks From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteDelivery trucks in the 1920s were a vital part of the growing urban infrastructure, reflecting the rapid industrialization […]
Unique Vehicles Used to Promote Life Savers Lollies From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1912, an American businessman named Ed Noble learned of a peppermint candy shaped like a life saver. […]
Cirque du Soleil, the 1860s Midwestern Style
This post was originally published on this siteThis carte de visite by A.R. Gould of Carrollton, Ohio show large posters plastered along a thoroughfare in […]
The Beatles During the Lybro Jeans Photoshoot, April 1963
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1963, Lybro Jeans, a Liverpool clothing company, asked if The Beatles would endorse their product. It was […]
22 Amazing Vintage Ads of 1957 Chevrolet
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1957 Chevrolet is a car that was introduced by Chevrolet in September 1956 for the 1957 model […]
30 Vintage Ad Photos of Kitchens in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this site1950s kitchens were characterized by bold pastel colors, glossy painted or metal cabinets, laminate countertops, rounded chrome-detailed appliances, […]
22 Cool Vintage Ads of Jantzen Swimwear From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteJantzen is a brand of swimwear that was established in 1916 and first appeared in the city of […]
Vintage Ads of the 1960s and 1970s Depicted the Airtight and Floating Capabilities of the Volkswagen Beetle
This post was originally published on this siteIf you have you ever asked yourself “do Beetles float?”, the answer is yes: the original Volkswagen Beetle […]
“Leaders of the World” Sign, the World’s First Forgotten Electric Wonder
This post was originally published on this siteLeaders of the World (alternate title: The Fiery Chariot Race in New York) was an electric advertising sign […]
South End of Longacre Square (Today Called Times Square), New York City, 1898
This post was originally published on this siteLooking northwest down 42nd Street (left) from Broadway. Right half of the picture is the triangular island between […]
Apr. 28, 1941: The First Electric Animated Sign Was Placed on Broadway at 44th in New York City
This post was originally published on this siteApr. 28, 1941: The first electric animated sign, designed by American advertising executive Douglas Leigh, was placed on […]
1972 Volkswagen Beetle Commercial – “Floating Beetle”
This post was originally published on this siteEver heard of a floating Beetle? Well, the original VW Beetle could indeed float on water for a […]
Vintage Ads for Levittown Houses From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteLevittown is the name of several large suburban housing developments created in the United States (including one in […]
1950s BMW Isetta Brochure
This post was originally published on this siteThe Isetta is an Italian-designed microcar built under license in a number of different countries, including Argentina, Spain, […]