1951 – The Perfect Husband
What did mid-century women consider to be the best qualities in a husband?
Category: Family
1956 – Phones at the Table
Time to put your phone away dad.
1961 – Hallmark Hop
Don’t forget the decorations for your back to school party
1964 – Crossing Guard Paper Doll
Mid-century make-believe.
1956 – Tom Sawyer Boys Clothing
Affordable flannel for growing mid-century boys
1952 – Manitowoc Frozen After-School Snack
Mom, ice cream, and a buckaroo’s snack
1963 – Linda Perl for Healthtex
Colorful and whimsical illustration for Health-Tex children’s clothing
1964 – Captain Kangaroo Kid’s Puzzle
A page for children in McCalls magazine.
1963 – Lee Rider Jeans
Naughty boys and rugged jeans.
1951 – Betsy McCall Paper Doll
The Betsy McCall paper doll goes back to school.
1961 – Betsy McCall Doll
It’s the first day of school for Betsy McCall.
1956 – E-Z Undies
Mid-century unmentionables for back-to-school
1961 – A lot of Clothes, A lot of Pink
Just a girl and a frilly dress.
1964 – Shoes and the Crossing Guard
Dressy school shoes for the mid-century boy.
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