Posts Tagged: beer

Beer and the Happy Homemaker
Ever wonder what made the mid-century Happy Housewife so happy? It turns out hubby wasn’t the only one knocking back a few brewsky’s at the end of a long day. Beer ads traditionally targeting men have long featured buxom babes,

Beer and the Happy Homemaker
Ever wonder what made the mid-century Happy Housewife so happy? It turns out hubby wasn’t the only one knocking back a few brewsky’s at the end of a long day. Beer ads traditionally targeting men have long featured buxom babes,

Miss Rheingold Contest a N.Y. Summer Staple
Once upon a time, the selection of the annual “Miss Rheingold” was as highly anticipated in N.Y. as the race for the White House. For some mid-century misses the title of Miss America was the American Dream. But in

Miss Rheingold Contest a N.Y. Summer Staple
Once upon a time, the selection of the annual “Miss Rheingold” was as highly anticipated in N.Y. as the race for the White House. For some mid-century misses the title of Miss America was the American Dream. But in

Budweiser Markets America
Budweiser wants to make America great again. Literally. Just in time for this crazy campaign season, the king of beers is renaming itself “America” for the long, hot summer ahead. Available from May 23 through election Day, the patriotic cans

Budweiser Markets America
Budweiser wants to make America great again. Literally. Just in time for this crazy campaign season, the king of beers is renaming itself “America” for the long, hot summer ahead. Available from May 23 through election Day, the patriotic cans

Test Your Retro Gaydar
I’m curious. How’s your mid-century gaydar? If it doesn’t go off checking out these series of vintage advertisements, it needs some fine tuning. During the same post war period as the film Carol recreates, Madison Avenue captured that same curious

Test Your Retro Gaydar
I’m curious. How’s your mid-century gaydar? If it doesn’t go off checking out these series of vintage advertisements, it needs some fine tuning. During the same post war period as the film Carol recreates, Madison Avenue captured that same curious

Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer for Hipsters and Hi Society
Who would have guessed Pabst Blue Ribbon that iconic working class beer ironically embraced by hipsters has a pedigree more blue blood than blue-collar. 75 years ago Pabst positioned itself to appeal to the “gay, smart modern set” hoping members

Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer for Hipsters and Hi Society
Who would have guessed Pabst Blue Ribbon that iconic working class beer ironically embraced by hipsters has a pedigree more blue blood than blue-collar. 75 years ago Pabst positioned itself to appeal to the “gay, smart modern set” hoping members

Riveted by Miss Rheingold
For some mid-century misses the title of Miss America was the American Dream. But in 1948, for NYC born and bred Angie O’ Riley, it paled next to the most coveted title of all- Miss Rheingold. Once upon a time,

Riveted by Miss Rheingold
For some mid-century misses the title of Miss America was the American Dream. But in 1948, for NYC born and bred Angie O’ Riley, it paled next to the most coveted title of all- Miss Rheingold. Once upon a time,