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28 Images of Mid-Century Couples
The happy ending for the 28 Days of Love series
1956 Date Night: Remington Typewriter & Ice Cream
A 1956 couple enjoys ice cream after a hard day at the office.
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.
Exploring Niagara Falls: A 1964 Honeymoon Destination
A 1964 Bride & Home magazine ad showcased Niagara Falls as a honeymoon destination, capturing mid-century travel simplicity and romance.
Vintage 1959 Fems Feminine Napkins Ad Featuring a Ferrari
In a 1959 ad, a couple enjoys a picnic by a lake, highlighting Fems Feminine Napkins and a vintage Ferrari’s timeless appeal.
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.
Nostalgic 1963 Purina Dog Chow Ad: Boy and Puppy
The 1963 Purina Dog Chow ad features a boy and puppy on a rug, symbolizing the pure love between them.
1950 – Gas Refrigerator and Deadly Consequences
Servel gas refrigerators, popular mid-century, faced carbon monoxide risks, prompting government warnings and disposal incentives.
Active Couples in Vintage Ads: Sego Diet Drink
A 1964 Sego Diet Drink ad features a couple hiking, promoting the drink’s protein benefits for satisfaction and weight management.
Charming 1956 Couple: Vintage Fashion Insights
A 1956 ad features a couple in vintage attire, showcasing a dress by Murray White, representing classic fifties style.
Memorable 1960s Avon Ads: A Look Back
In 1963, Avon launched the WISHING fragrance, leveraging direct sales through Avon Representatives, catering to stay-at-home mothers, reflecting cultural shifts in advertising.
Vintage Palmolive Ad: Beauty Tips from 1952
A 1952 Palmolive ad promotes beauty through gentle soap use, backed by scientific claims and results.
Nostalgic Franco-American Spaghetti Ad from 1951
The 1951 McCalls ad depicts a mid-century couple, highlighting the tradition of husbands coming home for lunch and enjoying Franco-American spaghetti.
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