Discover the Tres Secrete Inflatable Bra from 1951
Fashion and industry shaped women’s desired hourglass figure in the 1950s, leading to the invention of the inflatable bra.
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Vintage Bullet Bra Advertisements from the 1950s
In the 1950s, the Lovable bra company sold affordable bras in various colors, using pin-up style illustrations in ads.
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.
1952 – Ski Sweaters to Knit
And memories about the time I stole my dad’s ski sweater
1953 – Midnight Meals
An intimate menu for a midnight meal
Nostalgic Fruitcake Recipe from 1952
In the sixties, receiving a fruitcake sparked mixed feelings, blending polite gratitude with dread about eating the traditionally dry dessert, despite its nostalgic charm.
1963 – JFK Addresses Women’s Concerns
Women’s Magazine Editors at White House
1959 – Montgomery Clift
The mid-century actor and the filming of Suddenly Last Summer
1953 – Max Factor
Mid-century advertising from Max Factor.
1952 – Cutex
Mid-century advertising from Cutex.
1958 – Cannon Sheets
Mid-century advertising from Cannon.
1953 – The $3.98 Blouse
A look at the cost of a classic Ship-n-Shore blouse.
The Legacy of Jack Benny: A Daughter’s Love Story
Joan Benny’s article “My Dad, Jack Benny” reflects on her deep love for her iconic father, shedding light on their relationship.
1963 Hot soup – Anxious toddler
File this Lipton Soup Ad under adorable.
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