Douglass Crockwell’s Mid-Century Beer Illustrations
Douglass Crockwell illustrated ads for the US Brewers Foundation, capturing Americana and social gatherings.
Author: Janet
I'm an American baby boomer with a strange hobby. I collect mid-century women's magazines. My blog, MidCenturyPage.com is a result of a 20 year passion to scan the pages of these magazines and share them with anyone who wants to understand what mid-century women thought about, cared about, and worried about while living in the 1950's and 1960's
Trump, Eisenhower, and a 1952 Budweiser Inauguration Day Message
A 72 year old Budweiser ad gives us advise on this historic day as Donald Trump takes office after a landslide victory.
Nostalgic Baking: Vintage Pastry Recipes from Woman’s Day
Available for download: Woman’s Day’s 1959 Collector Cookbook featuring 31 Dessert Pastry Recipes and 17 Hors d’oeuvre recipes
Exploring 1950s Women’s Magazines: Art and Fiction
In the 1950s, women’s magazines provided entertainment, showcasing short stories and illustrations from emerging authors and artists.
Ivory Soap Ads Featuring Moms and Babies
Mid-century advertising heavily featured babies, particularly in Ivory Soap ads targeting families during the baby boom era.
Vintage Mother and Baby Photos from Hanes
A look at 1950s and 1960s advertising from Hanes showing sweet images of mom and baby.
Ivory Flakes: 1950s Laundry Advertising
In the 1950s, laundry products for babies was important for moms – promoting products like Ivory Flakes and Snow.
7 Bell-Telephone Rotary Phone ads from 1950s and 1960s
The telephone was essential in American life during the 20th century, with Bell Telephone marketing long distance calls and extension phones.
Nostalgic Mother-Daughter Nose Kiss for Max Factor
Mid-century magazines prominently featured mothers and children, exemplified by Max Factor’s 1959 makeup advertisement.
1950s Mom and Baby: Car Seats Before Safety Standards
The content explores mid-century car seats and seatbelts, highlighting their lack of safety features compared to modern standards.
DIY Embroidery for Matching Gingham Outfits
In the June 1963 Good Housekeeping edition, moms learned to create matching embroidered gingham dresses for themselves and daughters.
Feminine Napkin Advertisements: A Look Back at 1950s Marketing
Kimberly Clark’s Fems offered comfortable feminine napkins for women in the 1950s, prominently advertised in various magazines.
10 Iconic Love-Inspired Ads from the 1950s and 1960s
The content highlights love-themed vintage advertisements from mid-century women’s magazines, celebrating romance and nostalgia.
Say It with Flowers: Iconic Ads from the 1960s
Romance endures through time, demonstrated by vintage flower ads promoting love and connection via flowers, still relevant today.
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