Category Archives: American Way

Avon Lady Ad

Ding, Dong… Avon Calling Pt II

Avon may be a coveted account on AMC’s Mad Men, but for many mid-century housewives, Avon was a coveted career. By the early 1960s Dawn Logan our neighborhood Avon Lady, was living out the ring-a-ding ding-American Dream. With her Irish

Avon Lady Ad

Ding, Dong… Avon Calling Pt II

Avon may be a coveted account on AMC’s Mad Men, but for many mid-century housewives, Avon was a coveted career. By the early 1960s Dawn Logan our neighborhood Avon Lady, was living out the ring-a-ding ding-American Dream. With her Irish

Vintage illustration woman in bra 1950s

Bra Sizes – A Thing of the Past

For decades women have been in pursuit of that holy grail- the perfect bra. Not only one that fit properly, coaxing uncooperative curves into line, but showcasing m’ladys charms as well. For just as long, foundation manufacturers have dangled the

Vintage illustration woman in bra 1950s

Bra Sizes – A Thing of the Past

For decades women have been in pursuit of that holy grail- the perfect bra. Not only one that fit properly, coaxing uncooperative curves into line, but showcasing m’ladys charms as well. For just as long, foundation manufacturers have dangled the

Vintage childrens book illustration 1950s family

Cheerios and American Diversity

Feeling nostalgic for those pre-civil rights days?  Cheerios is serving up some good old-fashioned controversy in it’s all American breakfast cereal, bringing to light some rather racist comments.  Its use of an interracial family has some on both sides of

Vintage childrens book illustration 1950s family

Cheerios and American Diversity

Feeling nostalgic for those pre-civil rights days?  Cheerios is serving up some good old-fashioned controversy in it’s all American breakfast cereal, bringing to light some rather racist comments.  Its use of an interracial family has some on both sides of

WWII Ad Coca Cola Soldiers illustration

On the Front Lines with Coca Cola Pt II

During WWII the boys overseas were fighting for Mom, apple pie and a frosty bottle of Coke. Coca Cola, as much a part of the American Dream as a white picket fence and a home run, has long symbolized the

WWII Ad Coca Cola Soldiers illustration

On the Front Lines with Coca Cola Pt II

During WWII the boys overseas were fighting for Mom, apple pie and a frosty bottle of Coke. Coca Cola, as much a part of the American Dream as a white picket fence and a home run, has long symbolized the

WWII Coke ad 1944 illustration soldier

On the Front Lines With Coca Cola Pt. 1

During WWII the boys overseas were fighting for Mom, apple pie and a bottle of Coke. Coca Cola, as much a part of the American Dream as a white picket fence and baseball,  has symbolized the American way of life,

WWII Coke ad 1944 illustration soldier

On the Front Lines With Coca Cola Pt. 1

During WWII the boys overseas were fighting for Mom, apple pie and a bottle of Coke. Coca Cola, as much a part of the American Dream as a white picket fence and baseball,  has symbolized the American way of life,

vintage illustration Boy Scouts 1960s

A Boy Scout First

2013-Another Boy Scout first- ending their long-standing ban on Gay Scouts! Copyright (©) 2013 Sally Edelstein All Rights Reserved Boy Scouts Morally Straight and Gay  

vintage illustration Boy Scouts 1960s

A Boy Scout First

2013-Another Boy Scout first- ending their long-standing ban on Gay Scouts! Copyright (©) 2013 Sally Edelstein All Rights Reserved Boy Scouts Morally Straight and Gay  

Liberace Magazine Cover 1950s

Liberace: In the Candelabra Lit Closet

In Your Dreams Next to Rock Hudson, Liberace was Sue Ellen Wolinski’s absolute dream date. Liberace was just so fabulously different from any other fellows she had ever met. A wonderful pianist, yes. But, OH! so much more. Come Wednesday

Liberace Magazine Cover 1950s

Liberace: In the Candelabra Lit Closet

In Your Dreams Next to Rock Hudson, Liberace was Sue Ellen Wolinski’s absolute dream date. Liberace was just so fabulously different from any other fellows she had ever met. A wonderful pianist, yes. But, OH! so much more. Come Wednesday

Robert Kennedy Remembered Pt II

Bidding Bobby Goodbye I never met Robert Kennedy but I was always grateful I was able to bid Bobby a final goodbye. On a sweltering Friday in June of 1968, I joined the hundreds of thousands who lined up outside

Robert Kennedy Remembered Pt II

Bidding Bobby Goodbye I never met Robert Kennedy but I was always grateful I was able to bid Bobby a final goodbye. On a sweltering Friday in June of 1968, I joined the hundreds of thousands who lined up outside

comic Lyndon Johnson

LBJ’s Comic Great Society

  The Comic Tragedy of The Great Society Holy Satire, Batman, Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird… it’s a plane….its SuperLBJ! 1966 was a year when comic strip superheroes POP! came to life and real life heroes SOCK!

comic Lyndon Johnson

LBJ’s Comic Great Society

  The Comic Tragedy of The Great Society Holy Satire, Batman, Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird… it’s a plane….its SuperLBJ! 1966 was a year when comic strip superheroes POP! came to life and real life heroes SOCK!

Robert Kennedy JFK

Robert Kennedy Remembered

In the tumultuous spring of 1968 Bobby Kennedy beckoned the youth of America to join him in his presidential campaign fight.  “These are not ordinary times and this is not an ordinary election I need your hand and your help.”

Robert Kennedy JFK

Robert Kennedy Remembered

In the tumultuous spring of 1968 Bobby Kennedy beckoned the youth of America to join him in his presidential campaign fight.  “These are not ordinary times and this is not an ordinary election I need your hand and your help.”