Exploring Singer Sewing Machines in Mid-Century Ads
Singer sewing machine ads from the 1950s and 1960s.
1950s and 1960s : Remember – Research – Revive
Singer sewing machine ads from the 1950s and 1960s.

My name is Janet and I am an American baby boomer with a strange hobby. I collect mid-century women’s magazines. This site is a result of a 20 year passion to scan and share the pages of these magazines.
This article explores mid-century kitchens from 1953 to 1964, showcasing design trends and advertisements from various magazines.
In March 1963, Ladies Home Journal featured a short story by Paul Darcy Boles, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, about a lion.
Douglass Crockwell illustrated ads for the US Brewers Foundation, capturing Americana and social gatherings.
A 72 year old Budweiser ad gives us advise on this historic day as Donald Trump takes office after a landslide victory.
In the 1950s, women’s magazines provided entertainment, showcasing short stories and illustrations from emerging authors and artists.
The content highlights love-themed vintage advertisements from mid-century women’s magazines, celebrating romance and nostalgia.
In a 1960s ad, Cameo Shapemaker Stockings are praised, highlighting the era’s fashion and social norms around hosiery.
Downloadable Christmas Story Included
For short story titled “Yes, there is an Easter Bunny”
The author discusses and appreciates Fredric Varady’s Christmas-themed illustrations from the 1952 Today’s Woman magazine and other publications.
Mid-century illustration for McCalls magazine
Illustration for short story titled By the Chimney with Care
For short story titled The Prodigal by Mary Brinker Post