28 Images of Mid-Century Couples
The happy ending for the 28 Days of Love series
Tag: February
Lynn Buckham: Illustrating the Charm of 1950s Short Stories
The post highlights Lynn Buckham’s illustration for Jack Finney’s short story “Legal and Tender,” published in 1955 in Good Housekeeping, showcasing mid-century writers and illustrators’ influence.
The Legacy of Coby Whitmore: Good Housekeeping 1955 Art
Coby Whitmore’s illustration in February 1955 Good Housekeeping accompanied Garson Kanin’s short story “A Day at a Time,” which was promoted for an MGM film adaptation that never materialized.
28 Days of Mid-Century Love Images
Each day in February, a different mid-century “couple in love” will be featured.
Easy Cake Mix Baked Alaska for Valentine’s Day
The 1962 Cake Mix Cookbook offers cake mix recipes like Baked Alaska, Lemon Cheese Pound Cake, and Toffee Ribbon Cake.
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
1964 – Mom and her Super Power
The busy and fulfilling life of a mother
1962 Bowling Alley Fashions
These fun separates get a perfect score.
1962 Mother Daughter Porridge
Mid-century matching mother daughter pair enjoying breakfast
1962 Complexion Clean-up
Noxzema skin cream ad from the sixties.
1962 Decorator Colors
A look at home decor trends from the 1960’s.
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