1950s Mom and Baby: Car Seats Before Safety Standards
The content explores mid-century car seats and seatbelts, highlighting their lack of safety features compared to modern standards.
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1964 – How Are They Tonight?
A long distance ad that reminds us how good we have it.
1964 – Ivory 3 Generations
A windblown trio for Ivory soap.
1963 – Full Hands, Full Fridge
Four kids , a fridge, and a mom.
1962 – Miracle of Life
One more sweet baby ad. This one’s from Gerber.
1962 – Jam and Oatmeal
More than you ever wanted to know about mid-century Quaker Oats ads.
1961 – Cute and Irresistible
This babywear from Hanes hasn’t changed.
1960 – Mom, Me and Miss Clairol
Jackie or Marilyn? This one’s Jackie.
1959 – A Picnic with DIY Sandwiches
This mid-century meal is a picnic to make.
1959 – Carnation Formula
A mid-century ad for baby formula.
1957 – Moms, Daughters, Dresses, and Paint
An unexpected ad from Benjamin Moore Paint
1957 – Patina Mom and Baby
This magazine cover shows its age.
1956 – The Gentle Cigarette
Mom, baby, and a Philip Morris cigarette ad.
1956 – Mommy Daughter Cover
A look at mid-century magazine covers
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