1959 – Norman Rockwell for Crest
Look mom no cavities
Category: Illustration
1953 – Illustration by Larry Harris
For a mid-century short story titled My Husband Never Talks to Me
1951 – Dream Kitchen
A fantasy kitchen complete with dishwasher.
1950 – Grocery Shopping at the A&P
A mid-century look at baby boom kids and grocery shopping
1953 – Jeremiah Goodman Illustrations
Great mid-century modern room illustrations in this 1953 home décor article.
Eaton Writing Papers: A Retro Treasure
The extinct practice of letter writing
1957 – Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Holiday Coupe
A wonderful ad showing the latest Oldsmobile at a luxury beach house.
1954 – Illustration by Al Moore
For short story titled Don’t Admit a Thing.
1961 – Tussy Eye Cream
Illustration by Tom Morrow
28 Images of Mid-Century Couples
The happy ending for the 28 Days of Love series
1956 Mademoiselle Ad: Charming Couple in Love
The July 1956 Mademoiselle ad features an illustration depicting newlyweds embodying mid-century domestic bliss, reminiscent of Elvis and Marilyn.
Lynn Buckham: Illustrating the Charm of 1950s Short Stories
The post highlights Lynn Buckham’s illustration for Jack Finney’s short story “Legal and Tender,” published in 1955 in Good Housekeeping, showcasing mid-century writers and illustrators’ influence.
Al Buell’s Iconic 1959 Illustration in Cosmopolitan
In June 1959, Cosmopolitan published John D MacDonald’s short story “Crossroads,” featuring Al Buell’s illustrations, highlighting themes of suspense and danger.
Jon Whitcomb’s Timeless Illustrations and Flatware in 1951
Jon Whitcomb’s 1951 Glamour magazine ad features mid-century Community Silverplate flatware, presenting four elegant patterns appealing to brides-to-be.
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