Teen Life in the 1950s: Advice for Teenage Girls
5 relationship rules for 1950s teenagers from Good Housekeeping.
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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.
10 Iconic Love-Inspired Ads from the 1950s and 1960s
The content highlights love-themed vintage advertisements from mid-century women’s magazines, celebrating romance and nostalgia.
Timeless 1950s Fashion: Handmacher Suits in Vogue
A 1957 Vogue ad features a stylish couple promoting Handmacher suits, showcasing mid-century fashion trends and accessories.
Community Silverware Ads by Jon Whitcomb
Jon Whitcomb, a celebrated 1950s illustrator, created romantic scenes for women’s magazines, particularly featuring advertisements for Community silverware.
Vintage Advertising: Cashmere Bouquet Soap Illustrations
Mid-century soap ads, like Cashmere Bouquet, used love and illustrations to attract consumers effectively.
Mid-Century Ads: Underwood Deviled Ham in Good Housekeeping
Mid-century ads, like Underwood’s, targeted homemakers, showcasing picnic-themed deviled ham promotions.
Exploring Coby Whitmore’s Christmas Art from 1960
The post highlights mid-century women’s magazine Christmas illustrations, featuring Coby Whitmore’s work alongside stories by Irene Kampen, showcasing nostalgia from December 1960.
Mid-Century Bahamas Travel Inspirations from 1964
The October 1964 ad in Ladies Home Journal promoted the Bahamas as an ideal warm winter destination, showcasing its year-round beauty and appeal.
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.
Navigating Breakups: Essential Tips for Teens from 1959
The article discusses coping with break-ups, offering practical advice for teens on returning gifts, communication, and the value of a mother’s understanding during emotional times.
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.
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