Vintage Cutex Cosmetics Ads: The 1953 Pink Lipstick Trend
A 1953 Cutex ad promotes pink lipstick for flirting or marriage, showcasing color options and prices.
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Shapewear Then and Now: A Look at the Zip-Up Girdle
In the mid-century, a zipper girdle innovation aimed to help with waistline compression. Today, modern shapewear continues the trend.
The Evolution of 1950s Shapewear: Patents and Innovations
The 1950s saw the rise of patented shapewear, including Jantzen’s Curvallure bras and Sarong Jr’s criss-cross girdle.
Classic 1950s Formfit Ad with Coffee
Coffee in a B Cup. In 1951, a McCalls ad for FormFit bras featured a pin-up style illustration of a woman enjoying coffee.
1946 – Nurse Midwifery
Too few obstetricians? Midwives to the rescue.
1959 – Mid-century Pink
French Fling was the name for these lips and nails
1952 – Daisy Chain Shame
Buy Listerine or die alone
Eaton Writing Papers: A Retro Treasure
The extinct practice of letter writing
1957 – Oldsmobile Starfire 98 Holiday Coupe
A wonderful ad showing the latest Oldsmobile at a luxury beach house.
2022 Mid-century Makers
Here’s to the creative spirit
28 Images of Mid-Century Couples
The happy ending for the 28 Days of Love series
1956 Date Night: Remington Typewriter & Ice Cream
A 1956 couple enjoys ice cream after a hard day at the office.
1956 Mademoiselle Ad: Charming Couple in Love
The July 1956 Mademoiselle ad features an illustration depicting newlyweds embodying mid-century domestic bliss, reminiscent of Elvis and Marilyn.
Vintage 1959 Fems Feminine Napkins Ad Featuring a Ferrari
In a 1959 ad, a couple enjoys a picnic by a lake, highlighting Fems Feminine Napkins and a vintage Ferrari’s timeless appeal.
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