A Hidden Gem: 1963 Illustration by Maurice Sendak
In March 1963, Ladies Home Journal featured a short story by Paul Darcy Boles, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, about a lion.
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1960s Flirty Party Dresses for Date Night Inspiration
Explore five flirty party dresses from December 1964’s Ladies Home Journal, showcasing vibrant styles perfect for date nights.
Mid-Century Bathroom Décor: Beyond White
In December 1964, Northern showcased Aurora’s colorful toilet paper, highlighting mid-century design trends and their importance in homes during that era.
1964 – Maidenform Sweet Music Cotton Bra
Maidenform’s Sweet Music cotton bra gained popularity in the mid-century, reflecting the shift to more natural undergarment styles.
Santa and the Vintage Yellow Pages: A Holiday Retro Look from the 1960s
The content discusses a 1964 Bell Telephone ad featuring a rotary phone with Santa, highlighting the history and decline of the Yellow Pages as smartphone usage has increased.
How 1960s Celebrities Decorated Their Christmas Trees
The December 1964 issue of Ladies Home Journal showcased Christmas trees of 12 celebrities including Paul Newman, Dick Van Dyke, and Norman Vincent Peale.
Mid-Century Christmas: Oneida Silverware Highlights
Give a set of Oneida for Christmas
Vintage Christmas Reindeer Shapewear Ads: A 1959 Look
In December 1959, Formfit promoted holiday bras and girdles using a playful ad featuring “Vixen” in festive colors and reindeer antlers.
Wholesome Scenes in Vintage 1952 Ads
A 1952 New York Life Insurance ad features a cheerful farewell scene, highlighting community and storytelling elements.
1964 – Bob Hope’s Luggage
Bob Hope endorses luggage and his new movie
1959 – The Mid-Century Mattress
It’s moving day in 1959
1959 – What’s She Drinking?
And why’s she smiling?
1952 – World Book Encyclopedia
The universe in alphabetical order.
1964 – No Return Glass
Soft drinks in cans? Say it ain’t so.
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