Posts Tagged: vintage ads

vintage woman dressed in revolutionary war outfit drumming

Happy July Fourth

  Have a Smokin’ Independence Day!

vintage woman dressed in revolutionary war outfit drumming

Happy July Fourth

  Have a Smokin’ Independence Day!

suburbs barbecue 57

All American Barbecue

The Smell of Democracy in the Air Every July 4th our split level development would be shrouded by the smoke of burning charcoal, the sizzling smell of democracy was in the air. Besides a parade, nothing was more quintessentially American

suburbs barbecue 57

All American Barbecue

The Smell of Democracy in the Air Every July 4th our split level development would be shrouded by the smoke of burning charcoal, the sizzling smell of democracy was in the air. Besides a parade, nothing was more quintessentially American

vintage illustration boy in crew cut

How to Look Butch In Your Crew Cut

    Long before Crew Cuts was the name of J. Crews adorable line of clothing for boys and girls, it was mid- century summers must have hair cut for boys of all ages. Also known affectionately as a butch

vintage illustration boy in crew cut

How to Look Butch In Your Crew Cut

    Long before Crew Cuts was the name of J. Crews adorable line of clothing for boys and girls, it was mid- century summers must have hair cut for boys of all ages. Also known affectionately as a butch

vintage image men and woman in sunglasses 1960

Celebrating Sunglasses

Break out your Wayfarers…today is National Sunglasses Day! Accustomed to sporting cool shades I have of late been seen skulking about in those oversize, black, wraparound sunglasses so very chic amongst the senior set in Bocca Raton. Though hardly ready

vintage image men and woman in sunglasses 1960

Celebrating Sunglasses

Break out your Wayfarers…today is National Sunglasses Day! Accustomed to sporting cool shades I have of late been seen skulking about in those oversize, black, wraparound sunglasses so very chic amongst the senior set in Bocca Raton. Though hardly ready

vintage illustration bride and groom

The Model Bride and Illustrator Jon Whitcomb

Like most mid-century girls, Bitsy Bendix longed to be a bride, convinced that the basic occupation of virtually every girl was choosing a man to marry. But for bachelorette Bitsy the next best thing happened. In the summer of 1950

vintage illustration bride and groom

The Model Bride and Illustrator Jon Whitcomb

Like most mid-century girls, Bitsy Bendix longed to be a bride, convinced that the basic occupation of virtually every girl was choosing a man to marry. But for bachelorette Bitsy the next best thing happened. In the summer of 1950

vintage ad Duz Housewife

Sally Duz it Again

  Yes! Keep your eyes peeled for a brand new post coming this Monday- The Model Bride and Illustrator Jon Whitcomb. Then Sally Duz it again with a brief blogging break for eye surgery number 2. In just a few

vintage ad Duz Housewife

Sally Duz it Again

  Yes! Keep your eyes peeled for a brand new post coming this Monday- The Model Bride and Illustrator Jon Whitcomb. Then Sally Duz it again with a brief blogging break for eye surgery number 2. In just a few

vintage illustration Victory garden

Victory Gardens in WWII

  In urban areas across the country vacant lots are filled with sights of neighbors pulling weeds, planting seeds and tending heirloom tomatoes. Overnight city rooftops have sprouted lush gardens. “Tarbeachs” once reserved for city sunning, now produces organic vegetables

vintage illustration Victory garden

Victory Gardens in WWII

  In urban areas across the country vacant lots are filled with sights of neighbors pulling weeds, planting seeds and tending heirloom tomatoes. Overnight city rooftops have sprouted lush gardens. “Tarbeachs” once reserved for city sunning, now produces organic vegetables

vintage illustration womans face

Better Vision For Better Living

  How much is your world of vision worth to you? Vision, clear, sharp, sure …no aching, straining eyes sapping your energy, fumbling your work, keeping you constantly tensed up.   The Eyes Have It “There are eyes that grope

vintage illustration womans face

Better Vision For Better Living

  How much is your world of vision worth to you? Vision, clear, sharp, sure …no aching, straining eyes sapping your energy, fumbling your work, keeping you constantly tensed up.   The Eyes Have It “There are eyes that grope

Vintage Warners Girdle ad 1955

A Girl and Her Girdle Pt II

I figured out very early on that every female had a figure flaw. But luckily when it came to figure problems a slew of manufacturers had it all figured out. A good girdle was a must have for every mid-century

Vintage Warners Girdle ad 1955

A Girl and Her Girdle Pt II

I figured out very early on that every female had a figure flaw. But luckily when it came to figure problems a slew of manufacturers had it all figured out. A good girdle was a must have for every mid-century

vintage illustration secretary with boxing gloves

Women Pull No Punches

Trading her ladylike gloves for a pair of Everlast a short evolution of women’s progress as seen through boxing. Housewife’s Hook    Working Girl-No Contender Executive Sparring   Did the NY Times  below the belt when they unceremoniously fired Executive

vintage illustration secretary with boxing gloves

Women Pull No Punches

Trading her ladylike gloves for a pair of Everlast a short evolution of women’s progress as seen through boxing. Housewife’s Hook    Working Girl-No Contender Executive Sparring   Did the NY Times  below the belt when they unceremoniously fired Executive