1951 – Betsy McCall Paper Doll
The Betsy McCall paper doll goes back to school.
Category: Family
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.
1950 – How to buy Children’s Clothing
Mid-century advice for buying children’s back-to-school clothing.
1959 – MetLife
Mid-century advertising from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.
1963 – Hanes
Mid-century advertising from Hanes
1961 – Gerber Baby Food
Mid-century advertising from Gerber.
1964 – How Are They Tonight?
A long distance ad that reminds us how good we have it.
1961 – Cute and Irresistible
This babywear from Hanes hasn’t changed.
1959 – Carnation Formula
A mid-century ad for baby formula.
1957 – Patina Mom and Baby
This magazine cover shows its age.
1956 – Mommy Daughter Cover
A look at mid-century magazine covers
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