amylsacks' photos
Weather Bird Shoe Ad, 1949
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The styles you'll lose your head over!!
(Sorry.)
From the May issue of Parents magazine.
Yamaha Sportscycle Ad, 1966
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Ah, yes. Pointy high heels, your tightest pencil skirt, and no helmet. What could be safer and more comfortable on a cycle?! :/
From the August issue of *Sports Illustrated*.
Zenith Radio Ad, 1961
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"Quality built in America by highly skilled, well-paid American workmen."
Whew! A good thing we did away with that later on!
From the May issue of Esquire .
Canada Dry Club Soda/Water Ad, 1948
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So many questions! Such as: would Cezanne himself have enjoyed depicting these party-goers? Why is it *Water* on the label, but *Club Soda* in the text? Finally, do I park this picture in the album of soft drinks or the album of booze?
From the October issue of Better Homes & Gardens magazine.
"La Fontaine," Paul Cezanne, c1876-77
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Notes from Sotheby's Impressionist Paintings and Drawings from the Estate of Florence J. Gould , New York, Wednesday, April 24, 1985
"Oil on canvas, 5 1/8 X 7 1/2 inches, 13 by 19 cm."
"La Route Tournante A Auvers," Paul Cezanne, 1873
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Notes from Sotheby's Impressionist Paintings and Drawings from the Estate of Doris D. Havemeyer , "New York Galleries Wednesday, May 18, 1983.
"Signed, Oil on canvas, 23 1/2 X 19 1/4 inches, 59.7 X 49 cm.
"Executed circa 1873
"Provenance
H.O. Havemeyer, New York"
Scott Waldorf Toilet Tissue Ad, 1958
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Those poor little girls look way too young to be dancing en pointe!
From the June issue of Good Housekeeping magazine.
"Kenmore Automatic Skillet (5)", 1955
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If the delivery service forgets my smokes and red wine again, I'm not tipping!
Originally posted to flickr on January 30th, 2011.
"Kenmore Automatic Skillet (4), 1955
"Kenmore Automatica Skillet (3)," 1955
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The one sweet considered hip enough to hang out with the dead animals in the chapter about frying.
"Kenmore Automatic Skillet (2)", 1955
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Back then, they deliberately made fish in its normal form look as frightening as possible, so people would freak out and just buy the sticks.
Originally posted to flickr on January 30th, 2011.
"Kenmore Automatic Skillet," 1955
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Front and back covers of a 32-page promotional published by Sears Roebuck & Co.
You've gotta' have all that meaty goodness front and center to justify such an extravagant purchase. ;)
Originally posted to flickr on January 30th, 2011.
Arrow Vodka Ad, c1960
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The "Light as a bubble" slogan was also attached to Minute Tapioca for several years. Make of that what you will.
Northrup, King & Co Seed Ad, 1958
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The Munsingware hanger-on promotion has a real air of desperation. Also, I like how her shoes look mismatched and they just went with it. :D
From the April issue of Household magazine.
National Association of Food Chains Ad,1962
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Yes, all the best cakes have an aftertaste like vanillin-scented plastic. Get on your knees and sing another hymn of praise to NAFC, Girls!!
From the July issue of Family Circle .
International Sterling Silverware Ad, 1953
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I can't recall which pattern was Harpo's favorite. I guess it's time to watch some old movies again. :D
From McCall's magazine.
Herbert Tareyton Cigarette Ad, 1953
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No, I don't know why there's flowering shrubs and Autumn foliage in the same shot. It could be a nicotine-induced hallucination, I guess...?
From the May 9th issue of The New Yorker .
Sugar 'N Spice Relish Ad, 1953
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You wouldn't see this much death, empty public space, and angst around a U.S. BBQ again until Covid came along. :/
From the July issue of Family Circle .
