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Retro Musings includes magazine adverts and catalogue scans from 1930's to 1990's, plus anything else which takes my fancy (like LP covers and knitting patterns).

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Bromo-Seltzer ~ Antacid Adverts [1940]

“The champ of headache remedies.” These ads for Bromo-Seltzer antacid date from 1940, endorsed by various headache riddled celebrities of the time.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/bromo-seltzer-antacid-adverts-1940/

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Fleischmann’s Yeast ~ Health Adverts [1941]

“You’ll like yeast this new way!” These ads for Fleischmann’s Yeast date from 1941.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/fleischmanns-yeast-health-adverts-1941/

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Dole “Hawiian Pineapple” ~ Food & Drink Adverts [1945-46] Illustrations by Lloyd Sexton

“Reflections on Hawaii’s Bounty” These two illustrated ads for Dole “Pineapple Juice” and “Pineapple Slices” were painted by Lloyd Sexton in 1945-46.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/dole-hawiian-pineapple-drinks-adverts-1945-46-illustrations-by-lloyd-sexton/

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White Rock ~ Soft Drinks Adverts [1946] Illustrations by Slayton Underhill & Edwin Dahlberg

“Keeps you sparkling, too!” These three illustrated ads for White Rock sparkling water date from 1946. They were illustrated by Slayton Underhill and Edwin Dahlberg.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/white-rock-soft-drinks-adverts-1946-illustrations-by-slayton-underhill-edwin-dahlberg/

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Spam ~ Meat Adverts [1941]

“Cold or hot, Spam hits the spot!” These ads for Spam, produced by the Hormel Food Company, date from 1941.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/spam-meat-adverts-1941/

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Movie Adverts [1940]

“It’s springtime! It’s swingtime! It’s wedding ring time!” These magazine ads for movies are all from 1940.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/movie-adverts-1940/

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Fleischmann’s Yeast ~ Health Adverts [1939-1940]

“Drink it… to your health!” These ads for Fleischmann’s Yeast date from 1939-40. It was advertised as a cure-all for just about everything!

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/fleischmanns-yeast-health-adverts-1939-1940/

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Dole “Hawiian Pineapple” ~ Food & Drink Adverts [1938] Illustrations by A.M. Cassandre

“Truly Hawaiian” These are two of three wonderful illustrated ads for Dole “Pineapple Juice” and “Pineapple Gems” were painted by A.M. Cassandre in 1938.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/dole-hawiian-pineapple-drinks-adverts-1938-illustrations-by-a-m-cassandre/

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Kleenex “Paper-Tique” ~ Craft Book [1971]

“A new art for today’s homemaker” If having bold coloured toilet paper only in your bathroom wasn’t enough, Kleenex published a 36 page booklet in 1971 full of crazy crafts to spread around the home too.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/kleenex-paper-tique-craft-book-1971/

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Old Gold ~ Cigarette Adverts [1948-1950]

“For a treat instead of treatment… light an Old Gold!” These ads for Old Gold cigarettes date from 1948-50.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/old-gold-cigarette-adverts-1948-1950/

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Northwestern School of Taxidermy ~ Adverts [1910-1953]

“For fun and profit!” These ads for Northwestern School of Taxidermy date between 1910 and 1953. They are all from Popular Mechanics magazine.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/northwestern-school-of-taxidermy-adverts-1910-1953/

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Tareyton ~ Cigarette Adverts [1957]

"Mildness makes the difference." This ad campaign for Tareyton cigarettes dates from 1957. There were two different styles used; the earlier ads featured the models full back and turned head, and the later ads used just the heads.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/tareyton-cigarette-adverts-1957/

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Mennen ~ Shaving Adverts [1942-1944]

“For men in service – for men at home.” This black, white and green ad campaign for Mennen shaving cream dates from 1942-44.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/mennen-shaving-adverts-1942-1944/

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Tareyton “Twosome” ~ Cigarette Adverts [1955-1956]

“The Tareyton Twosome” This ad campaign for Tareyton cigarettes dates from 1955-56 and featured different sets of twins.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/tareyton-twosome-cigarette-adverts-1955-1956/

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Seven-Up “Fresh Up” ~ Soft Drink Adverts [1946] Illustrations

“Fresh up with Seven-Up!” These Seven Up ads date from 1946. They continued in style from the previous year with the floating grinning heads, but also included cut-out illustrations posed with real bottles of soda.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/seven-up-fresh-up-soft-drink-adverts-1946-illustrations/

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Royal Crown Cola ~ Soft Drink Adverts [1942-1948]

“RC tastes best!” These full page colour ads for Royal Crown Cola date from 1942-48. Each ad featured well a known actress (and Bing) of the time and their current staring role.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/royal-crown-cola-soft-drink-adverts-1942-1948/

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Colgate ~ Toothpaste Adverts [1942]

“If it’s kissing you’re missing, check up on your breath!” These ad’s for Colgate toothpaste date from 1942. This style continued for several years.

See them all here: http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/retromusings/colgate-toothpaste-adverts-1942/

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