“WIVES: Look this ad over carefully. Circle the items you want for Christmas.” – Dormeyer
This post was originally published on this siteThis has got to be the most unromantic list of gifts you can give your wife. Where are […]
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The Eyes Have It
This post was originally published on this siteModel Angela Morrison has won three beauty titles for having the most beautiful eyes. A picture from a […]
A “Slot Machine Doctor”, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteThe slot machine manufacturers will never stop until they have American life completely on a “coin-in-slot” basis, apparently. […]
Oddly Decorated Summer Parasols Add Novel Touch to Fashions, 1924
This post was originally published on this siteSunshades grotesquely decorated with fur, feathers and various kinds of fabrics have appeared at some of the English […]
Chopper Checkup at the Zoo, 1954
This post was originally published on this siteDespite the wonderful pain-killing techniques developed recently in the field of dentistry, most people are still frightened to […]
Union Officer Clowning Around in a Portrait, ca. 1863
This post was originally published on this siteQuarter-plate tintype by an anonymous photographer. A lensman captured this Union officer giving the time-honored gesture of derision […]
In 1983, the Band Cinderella Made a Commercial for Pat’s Chili Dogs So They Could Get on MTV
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1983, the band Cinderella made a commercial for a chili dog restaurant called Pat’s. In 30 seconds […]
He Didn’t Get The Job – Gillette Ad From 1932
This post was originally published on this siteHe didn’t get the job, and she doesn’t have the heart to tell him that the Emmett Kelly […]
How to Harness a “Jack-in-the-Box”
This post was originally published on this siteForget the modern safe and secure car child seats. Back in the day, kids were just strapped down […]
Levi’s Flat Eric TV Commercial
This post was originally published on this siteFlat Eric was a yellow puppet character seen in a series of commercials in the UK for Levi’s […]
David Byrne of Talking Heads and His Oversized Suit
This post was originally published on this siteDifferent dresses are typically associated with men, and the suit is one of them. Men wear suits for […]
In 2018, Nick Castle Recreated Iconic Behind the Scenes Photos From the Set of ‘Halloween’ After 40 Years
This post was originally published on this siteNick Castle is an American actor, screenwriter, and film director, best known for his role as Michael Myers […]
1990 Nestle Crunch Candy Bar TV Commercial – Russian Nuclear Submarine
This post was originally published on this siteThe commercial aired on May 5, 1990 during the broadcast of “World Figure Skating – Tour of Champions” […]
ABBA “Nude” Photo Session, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the early 1975 photo session of the Swedish supergroup ABBA. The pictures were published mostly in […]
Satisfying Transatlantic Equestrians, 1915
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1915, ocean travelers who must have a horse-back ride before breakfast, were accommodated on the Cunard liner […]
1953 Chlorodent Ad: “No Halloween Mask Scares Off a Man as Much as Morning Mouth”
This post was originally published on this siteThis Halloween advertisement for Chlorodent toothpaste ran in the October 26, 1953 issue of LIFE magazine: Now Chlorodent […]
Vintage Volkswagen Toddler Safety Ad, ca. 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn those early days, kids weren’t necessarily safe even if they were strapped in while in the car. […]
1970s Egg Cuber to Make Square Eggs
This post was originally published on this siteThis egg cuber was made in 1977. There’s no doubt it is one of the most pointless items […]
Ad for Action Pants!, ca. 1950s
This post was originally published on this site“Walking my dog in these action pants have never made me feel more alive! Thanks Shempley’s!” Advertising has […]
Vintage Palmolive Ads Featuring Madge the Manicurist From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteJan Miner played the iconic role as Madge the Manicurist in a 27-year series of television commercials for […]
Breathe-o-tol for Instant Relief, 1922
This post was originally published on this siteIf YOU are subject to cold in the head, catarrh, headache, sore throat, hoarseness or bronchitis use BREATHE-O-TOL […]
This 1995 Pizza Hut Commercial Starring Ivana and Donald Trump
This post was originally published on this siteBefore he was president, Donald Trump appeared in a 1995 TV commercial for Pizza Hut’s ‘stuffed crust’ pizza. […]
Lucille Ball, Ginger Rogers, Lucie Arnaz Dance the “Charleston”, 1971
This post was originally published on this siteLucille Ball dances the “Charleston” with life-long friend Ginger Rogers and Lucy’s daughter Lucie Arnaz on the ‘Ginger […]
Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA Looking Groovy in a Pink Heart Jumpsuit in the 1970
This post was originally published on this siteSome vintage photos of Agnetha Fältskog wearing, according to the press, “a sexy, pink jumpsuit with a heart […]
1983 VW Rabbit GTI – Ten Reasons NOT To Buy One
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Volkswagen introduced the GTI to the United States, it was an oasis for enthusiasts caught in a […]