Classic Car Advertising: 10 Must-See Ads from 1964
The 1964 Holiday magazine featured ten classic car ads, showcasing iconic American and international models.
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
Sewing for Spring: Vintage Patterns from Good Housekeeping 1963
The January 1963 Good Housekeeping highlighted spring sewing projects featuring Simplicity patterns for various outfits suitable for city and country.
Mid-Century Modern Living: Transforming Spaces
In the 1950s, Brenden and Mary Reilly transformed an undesirable room into a beloved mid-century modern home
Alitalia Airlines: A Glimpse into Mid-Century Travel
The 1964 Alitalia Airlines ad depicts stylish seniors enjoying mid-century travel, reflecting the era’s travel standards and experiences.
Douglass Crockwell’s Mid-Century Beer Illustrations
Douglass Crockwell illustrated ads for the US Brewers Foundation, capturing Americana and social gatherings.
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.
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