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.
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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
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.
Timeless 1950s Fashion: Handmacher Suits in Vogue
A 1957 Vogue ad features a stylish couple promoting Handmacher suits, showcasing mid-century fashion trends and accessories.
Community Silverware Ads by Jon Whitcomb
Jon Whitcomb, a celebrated 1950s illustrator, created romantic scenes for women’s magazines, particularly featuring advertisements for Community silverware.
Vintage Advertising: Cashmere Bouquet Soap Illustrations
Mid-century soap ads, like Cashmere Bouquet, used love and illustrations to attract consumers effectively.
Mid-Century Ads: Underwood Deviled Ham in Good Housekeeping
Mid-century ads, like Underwood’s, targeted homemakers, showcasing picnic-themed deviled ham promotions.
10 Vintage Coffee Ads from the 1950s
This post shares 10 mid-century coffee advertisements from 1950s magazines, showcasing various products and cultural themes of the era.
1960s Flirty Party Dresses for Date Night Inspiration
Explore five flirty party dresses from December 1964’s Ladies Home Journal, showcasing vibrant styles perfect for date nights.
Modern Twists on Classic Looks: 1950s Fashion
The article explores modern interpretations of 1950s spring fashion, emphasizing creativity and research in style reinvention.
Vintage Swimwear Highlights: Catalina’s 1950s Collection
Catalina’s 1950s swimsuits, styled with accessories, define mid-century fashion’s iconic looks.
Nostalgic Swim Caps: A 1950s Icon
In the 1950s, families enjoyed swimming pools; women wore stylish swim caps, exemplified by trendy Kleinert’s designs.
Discover DuBarry’s Iconic Pink Fire Lipstick
The DuBarry Cosmetics ad promotes Pink Fire lipstick in the May 1956 Charm magazine, highlighting mid-century beauty trends and temporary hair color.
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