“I Dreamed…” Maidenform Bra Ad Campaign From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this site As Harry Trenner told the story, he and his wife Florence were just sitting around the kitchen […]
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“Blow in Her Face and She’ll Follow You Anywhere” – Tipalet Ad, 1969
This post was originally published on this siteThis advertisement in particular was for cigarettes which was first issued in 1969 by Tipalet Cigarette Company. It […]
“A girl-size hand needs a girl-size pen.” – Parker Ad, 1965
This post was originally published on this siteA product designed for women that’s functionally as good and costs the same? Despite the language of the […]
Car Served as Stamp Album, 1936
This post was originally published on this siteBy making the exterior of his car serve as his album, Ed “600” Hadley of Casper, Wyoming, has […]
Strange Mr. Leggs Ads From the Early 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThese Mr. Leggs ads offer a window onto the twisted male psyche of the 1960s. They ran in […]
The Chef Does Everything – Except Cook. That’s What Wives Are For!
This post was originally published on this siteMid-20th century America is exemplified through shows like Leave it to Beaver, which portrayed the middle class suburban […]
Flip ’N Style Hairdryer Ad From Teen Magazine, 1972
This post was originally published on this site“Even if you can’t use it, it’s fun to have.” – Panasonic This 1972 ad by Panasonic is […]
Human Billboard, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteAn unemployed Budapest bank clerk, sadly in need of funds, hit upon the idea of using his head […]
Clarence Hailey Long, the Original Marlboro Man
This post was originally published on this siteIf a picture is worth a thousand words, then Leonard McCombe’s image that inspired the Marlboro Man campaign […]
Gaucho Pants of the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteGaucho pants are wide-legged trousers for women with a cuff that ends around mid calf. Taking their name […]
“Blown Away Guy”: The Most Iconic Music Image of All Time
This post was originally published on this siteMaxell cassette tape in 1980 created the all-time iconic music image that will last far into the future, […]
Bathing Suit Advertising, Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Gantner & Mattern Company was a clothing manufacturer based in San Francisco and New York. Swimming suit […]
Vintage Hooded Portable Hair Dryers for Women at Home From the 1960s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThe home hair dryer is a big success these days, and little wonder. New models are a far […]
We’re Thankful These Vintage Hellmann’s Mayonnaise Recipes Went Away!
This post was originally published on this siteWhen it comes to mayonnaise, people have strong feelings. Some of you can’t stomach the mere thought of […]
A Beautiful Photo Series of Audi F103
This post was originally published on this siteAudi F103 is the internal designation for a series of car models produced by Auto Union GmbH in […]
Evel Knievel New Sky-sicle and Motor-sicle Mold, 1974
This post was originally published on this siteA mold sold in 1974 to make ice pops in the shape of Evel Knievel’s Sky-cycle and Motor-sicle. […]
The Air-Cushion Hood Dryer: At Home With a Braun Astronette Hair Dryer From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteAs ridiculous looking as it was, the Braun Astronette remained in production for many years in both Europe […]
Jelly Tits: Jelly Moulds For Party People
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1970s were a time when a few people really were having wild swinger parties, but rather more […]
30 Fascinating Vintage Ice Cream Ads From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe first official account of ice cream in the United States comes from a letter written in 1744 […]
“Let Us Make You Fat” – An Odd Advertisement From 1912
This post was originally published on this siteThis is an odd advertisement that wouldn’t play well today. Below the image of the man and woman […]
Drink Ovaltine to Wake Up GAY in the Morning!
This post was originally published on this site“Why be content to waken tired, listless, or low in the morning – when you should be gay […]
Atora Made Great Steak Pudding Cups From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this site“Atora” is the Maori word for chronic heart disease. When we first saw this ad from the 1930s, […]
Oscar Mayer Holiday Hostess Tree, a Christmas Tree With Meat Ornaments, 1961
This post was originally published on this siteTrimmed with good-to-eat Oscar Mayer tidbits stuck on with cocktail picks, this gay tree is sure to be […]
Early Advertisement Posters From the Gramophone Company in 1908
This post was originally published on this siteSeptimus Edwin Scott (1879–1965), who signed his name Sep E. Scott, was a British painter, illustrator and comics […]
No Spare Bedroom Needed: 20 Wonderful Hide-a-Bed Sofa Ads by Simmons From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Hide-A-Bed was introduced in April 1940, and the innovative fold-out sleeper sofa was another in a long […]