1959 – Kraft
Mid-century advertising from Kraft.
Category: Food
1952 – Coca Cola
Mid-century advertising from Coca Cola.
1959 – Aunt Jemima
Mid-century advertising from Aunt Jemima.
Vintage Barber-Pole Franks Recipe
The 1958 Ladies Home Journal features an illustration of a smiling family promoting Barber-Pole franks, highlighting a recipe with French’s mustard and biscuit mix.
1961 – RC Cola BBQ
A couple, a cola, and a kiss.
1951 – Lemonade, Cole Slaw, and Inflation
A recipe from Sunkist lemons for Town and Country dressing
1962 – Miracle of Life
One more sweet baby ad. This one’s from Gerber.
1962 – Jam and Oatmeal
More than you ever wanted to know about mid-century Quaker Oats ads.
1959 – A Picnic with DIY Sandwiches
This mid-century meal is a picnic to make.
1952 – How to Make a 7-Up Float
Fizzy family magic on a hot day.
1959 – Cake and Confetti
Blow out the candles and enjoy some cake.
Nostalgic Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Ad from 1950
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes ad from McCalls April 1950 showcases Americana through children and endorsements.
1950 – Oreo Cookies
A cream-filled look at this chocolate sandwich
1963 – Jello Easter Eggs
Easter treats for the ambitious maker
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