Wholesome Scenes in Vintage 1952 Ads
A 1952 New York Life Insurance ad features a cheerful farewell scene, highlighting community and storytelling elements.
Category: Illustration
Retro Inspirations: Bob Hilbert’s Illustrations Explored
Today’s Woman featured illustrator Bob Hilbert in June 1951, highlighting his work and family life.
1952 – Kindergarten Sewing Patterns
Full and frilly dresses to make for little girls.
1964 – Crossing Guard Paper Doll
Mid-century make-believe.
1963 – Kate Greenaway
Cute mid-century clothing for girls.
1953 – Recess and Playgrounds
Mid-century playground fun.
1951 – Betsy McCall Paper Doll
The Betsy McCall paper doll goes back to school.
1956 – E-Z Undies
Mid-century unmentionables for back-to-school
1964 – Shoes and the Crossing Guard
Dressy school shoes for the mid-century boy.
1951 – Tide
Mid-century advertising for Tide laundry soap.
1949 – Palmolive
This post explores Palmolive soap ads from 1949 to 1964, highlighting the brand’s evolution from love and beauty to independence.
1948 – Pacific Sheets
Mid-century advertising from Pacific Sheets.
1952 – Nabisco
Mid-century advertising from Nabisco.
1952 – Kotex
Mid-century advertising from Kotex
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