1959 – Sweeten with Sucaryl
The artificial sweetener pill
Category: Food
The Rise and Fall of Sucaryl: A Mid-Century Artificial Sweetener
The mid-century showcased groundbreaking chemistry, but artificial sweeteners like Sucaryl faced scrutiny due to cancer links.
Vintage Kroger Coffee Advertisement from 1954
Kroger’s 1954 ad highlights coffee options for mid-century housewives, blending nostalgia with modern enjoyment.
1952 – Tea Recipes for Americans
Hot tea, iced tea, and a some great recipes.
1948 – Jack Benny Snack Recipe
Have a cracker with RC Cola
1952 – Senior Coke
A bottle of Coke goes perfectly with pearls.
1954 – Super Coola
A super cool name for a soda
1961 – Royal Crown Quirky
Want mid-century kitsch? Here is is.
1948 – Lemon Water Laxative
Have a glass of lemon water each morning
1956 – Phones at the Table
Time to put your phone away dad.
1963 – Cold Hands: Warm Cup
Tender Leaf instant and a fur parka
1949 – Welch’s Grape Juice
Go grape or go home.
Discover Nescafe’s Instant Coffee Charm from 1954
A 1954 Nescafe ad showcased instant coffee with a mid-century housewife, promising satisfaction or money back.
1956 – Breakfast Insurance
Met Life Breakfast Advice
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