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Tag: 1959
Nostalgic Baking: Vintage Pastry Recipes from Woman’s Day
Available for download: Woman’s Day’s 1959 Collector Cookbook featuring 31 Dessert Pastry Recipes and 17 Hors d’oeuvre recipes
Vintage Mother and Baby Photos from Hanes
A look at 1950s and 1960s advertising from Hanes showing sweet images of mom and baby.
Ivory Flakes: 1950s Laundry Advertising
In the 1950s, laundry products for babies was important for moms – promoting products like Ivory Flakes and Snow.
7 Bell-Telephone Rotary Phone ads from 1950s and 1960s
The telephone was essential in American life during the 20th century, with Bell Telephone marketing long distance calls and extension phones.
Nostalgic Mother-Daughter Nose Kiss for Max Factor
Mid-century magazines prominently featured mothers and children, exemplified by Max Factor’s 1959 makeup advertisement.
Feminine Napkin Advertisements: A Look Back at 1950s Marketing
Kimberly Clark’s Fems offered comfortable feminine napkins for women in the 1950s, prominently advertised in various magazines.
Mid-Century Modern Home Decor Tips from 1959
In the 1950s, magazines like Woman’s Day guided young adults on budget-friendly mid-century modern home decor and furnishings.
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.
Explore 1950s Family Pajama Ads: Weldon Collection
Weldon Pajamas marketed family-friendly sleepwear in the fifties, promoting themed designs and affordable prices.
Shapewear Then and Now: A Look at the Zip-Up Girdle
In the mid-century, a zipper girdle innovation aimed to help with waistline compression. Today, modern shapewear continues the trend.
1959 – The Shaping of Fashion with Jantzen
In 1959, Jantzen advertised colorful girdles and bras featuring Nylon, Dacron, and Lastex. These fibers helped revolutionize the fashion industry.
Formfit Bra Ads from the 1950’s
The 1950s Formfit bras defined iconic silhouettes, evolving from bullet styles to more natural shapes. The brand continues today.
Vintage Sweater Styles from Glamour July 1959
The July 1959 Glamour article featured various models, including Jane Fonda, showcasing fall sweaters. Prices ranged from $11 to $35, highlighting trendy, stylish options for the season.
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