Explore Mid-Century Kitchen Designs: 17 Vintage Kitchens (part 2)
This article explores mid-century kitchens from 1953 to 1964, showcasing design trends and advertisements from various magazines.
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Explore Mid-Century Kitchen Designs: 15 1950s Kitchens (part 1)
This post showcases 15 vintage kitchen images from mid-century magazines, highlighting designs, advertisements, and technological advancements from the early 1950s
Douglass Crockwell’s Mid-Century Beer Illustrations
Douglass Crockwell illustrated ads for the US Brewers Foundation, capturing Americana and social gatherings.
Community Silverware Ads by Jon Whitcomb
Jon Whitcomb, a celebrated 1950s illustrator, created romantic scenes for women’s magazines, particularly featuring advertisements for Community silverware.
Vintage Advertising: Cashmere Bouquet Soap Illustrations
Mid-century soap ads, like Cashmere Bouquet, used love and illustrations to attract consumers effectively.
Fashion Evolution: 1950s to 1960s in McCalls
Fashion evolved significantly from the 1950s to 1960s, transitioning from cinched-waist designs to bold, comfortable summer outfits.
Discover the Tres Secrete Inflatable Bra from 1951
Fashion and industry shaped women’s desired hourglass figure in the 1950s, leading to the invention of the inflatable bra.
Exploring Jantzen’s 1951 Bullet Bra Ad
In 1951, Vogue featured Jantzen’s distinctive Bullet Bra in a bold line drawing, highlighting the mid-century woman’s silhouette.
Classic 1950s Formfit Ad with Coffee
Coffee in a B Cup. In 1951, a McCalls ad for FormFit bras featured a pin-up style illustration of a woman enjoying coffee.
1951 & 1963 – Betsy McCall on Christmas Morning
Paper dolls 12 years apart
1951 – Illustration by Stan Klimley
For short story titled “Yes, there is an Easter Bunny”
1951 – Bedtime for Pops
Tuck in your shirt before you turn in
Retro Inspirations: Bob Hilbert’s Illustrations Explored
Today’s Woman featured illustrator Bob Hilbert in June 1951, highlighting his work and family life.
1951 – The Perfect Husband
What did mid-century women consider to be the best qualities in a husband?
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