Husband-Tested Recipes, 1945

Leading Men

Fathers, sons, tour guides, hat models-- and many more! From the Thirties to the Sixties.

20 Jun 2021

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Texaco Gas Station Ad, c1955

I'm not sure what publication is to blame for this. However, I definitely have a good prospect for this year's Halloween mask.

14 Sep 2020

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Vicara Synthetic Fiber Ad, c1955

Is the guy on the right talking into that trophy, or is he just worried that it needs dusting?

18 Nov 2020

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Bachrach Photography Studio Ad, 1950

Jeremy has spent every evening since Thanksgiving in a Santa suit at Gimbels. Fabian Bachrach's artistry cost far more than he expected. From the October 14th issue of The New Yorker .

06 May 2022

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Haynes Towel Ad, 1948

You can tell this brand was an-also ran against the Big Towel Cartel. They couldn't afford musical notes for their main copy OR a body for that poor woman! From the October issue of Better Homes & Gardens .

23 Sep 2023

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Wind Song Perfume Ad, c1955

He's disturbed (and so am I) because that perfume flask looks like a headless model in a push-up bra.
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