Explore 1950s Family Pajama Ads: Weldon Collection
Weldon Pajamas marketed family-friendly sleepwear in the fifties, promoting themed designs and affordable prices.
Tag: Cosmo
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.
1959 – Tupperware for Christmas
A mid-century trip to the post office
Exploring Andrew Wyeth’s Artistic Journey in Cosmo 1959
The February 1959 issue of Cosmopolitan features Richard Gehman’s article on Andrew Wyeth, highlighting the artist’s life in Chadds Ford and his preference for local inspiration.
1959 – Montgomery Clift
The mid-century actor and the filming of Suddenly Last Summer
1960 – Suitcase Bar
She has a way with Manhattans
The Race for Higher Learning: A 1959 Perspective
In 1959, college competition intensified, prioritizing prestige over knowledge, paralleling modern challenges in education.
1959 – Mid-century Sex Education
Who should teach children about reproduction? Parents, church, or schools?
Thornton Utz: Iconic Illustrations from 1959
Thornton Utz’s illustrations in Cosmopolitan March 1959 accompany Robert A. Knowlton’s short story, depicting romantic scenes in a beach and hotel setting.
1959 – Illustration by Fredric Varady
Short story titled Scar of Love by MacDonald Harris
1955 – Illustration by Robert Patterson
All mothers have likely felt like this mom. Overworked and unappreciated.
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.
Mid-Century True Crime – The Melvin Clark Murder
The story of the wife-swap murder continued
Mid-Century True Crime – the Swap-Mate Murder
The true story of New England wife swapping and a murder mystery
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