Teen Life in the 1950s: Advice for Teenage Girls
5 relationship rules for 1950s teenagers from Good Housekeeping.
Category: Family
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.
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.
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.
Explore 1950s Family Pajama Ads: Weldon Collection
Weldon Pajamas marketed family-friendly sleepwear in the fifties, promoting themed designs and affordable prices.
Easter Outfits for Children: Good Housekeeping 1963 Insights
Good Housekeeping’s April 1963 article highlights children’s Easter fashion, featuring adorable, though impractical, outfits for girls and boys.
A Nostalgic Look at Christmas Dinner Traditions
A family dinner image symbolizes renewal and strength across generations, reminding us that meaningful connections endure despite the changes time brings. Happy holidays!
1951 & 1963 – Betsy McCall on Christmas Morning
Paper dolls 12 years apart
The Nostalgia of Trading Stamps: A Christmas Memory
December showcased various Christmas Tree ads featuring unique themes, including Top Value Stamps offering items for filled trading stamp books.
1951 – Bedtime for Pops
Tuck in your shirt before you turn in
1954 – Sleex Slacks
A mid-century puff and pair of slacks
1959 – The Night I Found My Son
Mid-century at midnight
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