Posts Tagged: vintage ads
Nuclear Family Vacation in the Nuclear Age
Vacationing was a real blast in the Atomic Age! For a merry-go-round of real nuclear family fun, no trip out west was truly complete without a visit to the Nevada Test Site for a bird’s-eye view of a genuine
Nuclear Family Vacation in the Nuclear Age
Vacationing was a real blast in the Atomic Age! For a merry-go-round of real nuclear family fun, no trip out west was truly complete without a visit to the Nevada Test Site for a bird’s-eye view of a genuine
Better Vision For Better Living Pt II
The eyes have it- “Better Vision for Better Living” seems to be my mantra for this summer. The Road to Health Despite the fact I diligently heeded my mothers admonitions to sit up straight when I read, making sure
Better Vision For Better Living Pt II
The eyes have it- “Better Vision for Better Living” seems to be my mantra for this summer. The Road to Health Despite the fact I diligently heeded my mothers admonitions to sit up straight when I read, making sure
Road Trips and Rest Stops
Summer road trips have long been an American staple. Joining the millions of other mid-century family’s, my own suburban family took to the road in search of summertime family fun. Want to beat the heat…it was easy to cool off
Road Trips and Rest Stops
Summer road trips have long been an American staple. Joining the millions of other mid-century family’s, my own suburban family took to the road in search of summertime family fun. Want to beat the heat…it was easy to cool off
The Beat of the Suburbs
The suburbs of postwar Long Island silently simmered in a preordained sameness, no more so than in the summer. Summer days were metered out in predictable beats. Smoky backyard barbecues were a ho-hum summer staple of mid-century suburban life, but
The Beat of the Suburbs
The suburbs of postwar Long Island silently simmered in a preordained sameness, no more so than in the summer. Summer days were metered out in predictable beats. Smoky backyard barbecues were a ho-hum summer staple of mid-century suburban life, but
The Missiles and Sandcastles of Summer
As eyebrows are raised as Russia tests a new ground launched cruise missile, my thoughts drifted to those pre-test treaty times when the sight of a truck toting a missile was just part of Cold war summer fun. Summer beach
The Missiles and Sandcastles of Summer
As eyebrows are raised as Russia tests a new ground launched cruise missile, my thoughts drifted to those pre-test treaty times when the sight of a truck toting a missile was just part of Cold war summer fun. Summer beach
When Good Humor Ruled the Suburbs
Growing up in mid-century Long Island, no sound was more welcome than the suburban siren call of summer – the seductive jingling bells of the Good Humor truck. Normally at the first ring of that irresistible ding-a-ling-ling, slippery tots would
When Good Humor Ruled the Suburbs
Growing up in mid-century Long Island, no sound was more welcome than the suburban siren call of summer – the seductive jingling bells of the Good Humor truck. Normally at the first ring of that irresistible ding-a-ling-ling, slippery tots would
The Best Bedroom Secret
It’s no secret that the key to a good marriage lies in the bedroom. But for the young inexperienced mid-century wife who had no one to discuss such intimate marriage details with, where was she to turn? Was the Honeymoon
The Best Bedroom Secret
It’s no secret that the key to a good marriage lies in the bedroom. But for the young inexperienced mid-century wife who had no one to discuss such intimate marriage details with, where was she to turn? Was the Honeymoon
Picture You With Yogi Berra
What mid-century boy wouldn’t love having his photo hanging in an all-star’s locker? “Kids! Get your photo with your favorite Big League Star” grinning Yankees catcher Yogi Berra beckons in this 1963 ad. “Imagine a photo of your favorite
Picture You With Yogi Berra
What mid-century boy wouldn’t love having his photo hanging in an all-star’s locker? “Kids! Get your photo with your favorite Big League Star” grinning Yankees catcher Yogi Berra beckons in this 1963 ad. “Imagine a photo of your favorite
No Time to Tan
Long before self tanners, and micro mist airbrush tanning sprays flooded the market, a retro a gal need only apply a good film of bronzer to give herself show girl legs. Learn how tan-in-a-bottle might have helped a pale-face gal
No Time to Tan
Long before self tanners, and micro mist airbrush tanning sprays flooded the market, a retro a gal need only apply a good film of bronzer to give herself show girl legs. Learn how tan-in-a-bottle might have helped a pale-face gal
A Wash & Wear Summer
Summertime and the living was easy especially in the post war world of wash n’ wear clothing. Summer and synthetics was a match made in chemical lab heaven. The easy care revolution in textiles was always in full display at
A Wash & Wear Summer
Summertime and the living was easy especially in the post war world of wash n’ wear clothing. Summer and synthetics was a match made in chemical lab heaven. The easy care revolution in textiles was always in full display at
Envisioning The American Dream 