1955 – Sharp Dressed Man
Mid-century fashionable men
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1955 – Safeway Instant
Just add water and stir
1955 – Predicting the Sex of Your Baby
What did the mid-century science community do to help predict a baby’s gender? This article from the May 1955 issueContinue Reading
1955 – Illustration by Robert Patterson
All mothers have likely felt like this mom. Overworked and unappreciated.
1955 – Illustration by Lynn Buckham
For short story titled Legal and Tender
By Jack Finney
1955 – Illustration by Coby Whitmore
From short story titled A Day at a Time
1955 – Benny Goodman
A mid-century look at big band genius Benny Goodman
1955 – Illustration by Al Parker
From short story titled Cats Know who Hate Them
1955 Jello Mold Tuna Salad
Jello, Tuna, Mayo, Lemon Juice, pimientos? No thanks.
1955 Ingrid his Wife
Short story by Florence Christian
with illustration by Harry Bennett
1955 Marlon Brando Interview
A Cosmo article detailing the life of actor Marlon Brando at 31
1955 Catalina Cotton Swimsuits
Mid-century swimsuit ad with reference to Katherine Hepburn movie
1955 Article about Polio
A look at the Polio health crisis. The fear and confusion in 1955 was not unlike our fears and confusion with COVID-19.
1955 A Mighty Breakfast
Article from a 1955 Family Circle that gives advice on what to fix for breakfast. Hope you’re hungry!
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