Vintage Ads, Yearbooks, And Everything In-Between

A collection of funny/interesting vintage photos and quotes. 1990’s is the latest I’ll go! Submissions are open! Run by @goodlookingforagirl

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Some “sleepwear with fashion flair”, featuring my icon. Lock up your daughters!

From the 1980 JC Penney’s Christmas Catalogue

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I feel like you should avoid the word “tar” as much as possible in a cigarette ad…but what would I know?

From the May 1, 1978 issue of People Magazine, my collection

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Dick Van Dyke or Michael Landon…which gentleman tempts you to buy a Kodak the most?

From the December 4, 1978 issue of TIME Magazine, my collection

[allhailthe70shousewife]

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Not gonna lie, I sort of want a Cal-Q-Clutch.

From the 1980 JC Penney’s Christmas Catalogue

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The two genders.

From the 1980 JC Penney’s Christmas Catalogue

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“Vibrator” had a different meaning in 1956. Also note the “flameproof head bag”.

From the 1956 Sears Wishbook

[yodaprod]

[forever70s]

JS & A Company catalog - 1978

[allhailthe70shousewife]

[theoddsideofme]

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Wishing everyone a Very Vincent Price Christmas!

From the 1964 Sears Wishbook

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Make a scene at the local hoe-down with these fresh ‘fits (bonus: Robin Hood chic).

From the 1956 Sears Wishbook

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I’m not a mother, but I’m pretty sure that the kids weren’t clamoring for a W. C. Field ventriloquist doll, even in 1980.

From the 1980 JC Penney’s Christmas Catalogue

[thegroovyarchives]

60's Floral Happy Birthday Wrapping Paper

from All Wrapped Up! Groovy Gift Wrap of the 1960′s by Kevin Akers. Chronicle Books. 2005.

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Look ma, no filter!

From the 1956 Sears Wishbook

[allhailthe70shousewife]

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Wishing everyone a very Vincent Price Christmas!

From the 1964 Sears Wishbook