amylsacks' photos
Wesson Oil Ad, c1958
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Okay, so fried super-balls are supposed to make up for the fact that there's no butter in this pan, or flaming rum, or cinnamon, or...
Y'know... never mind. I'll just look under the sink for a damp sponge to knaw on. Thanks.
Masonite Panelling Ad, 1958
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"All right, Darling. But tomorrow night, it's my turn to wear the heels and apron."
"Of course, Dear."
From the February issue of Household magazine.
"Blue Ribbon Foods," 1957
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Corned Beef + Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup + Pickle Relish + Chopped Egg on Crappy "French" Bread (upper left)
or
Cut-out Beets + Cream Cheese on Crackers (lower right])
= True Love.
Okey-doke. :/
From the February issue of Household magazine.
Stanhome Catalog (12), 1959
Stanhome Catalog (11), 1959
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The kids will totally forget about toys when they see nifty troll soap and oh-so-fashionable toothbrushes waiting under the tree!
Stanhome Catalog (10), 1959
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After the can of baby powder is empty, you can use it to store the pennies for Junior's future braces.
Stanhome Catalog (9), 1959
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The combo planter-aquarium-hurdy-gurdy prize is sorta' cool. I bet you had to sell about ten thousand "flash" brushes before you could win one, though.
Stanhome Catalog (8), 1959
Stanhome Catalog (7), 1959
Stanhome Catalog (6), 1959
Stanhome Catalog (5), 1959
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I guess the lamp, table, and groovy carafe set are what the good salesgirls can win when they move enough product. But-- how would you ever choose?
Stanhome Catalog (4), 1959
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If they don't tell you up front where to spray the "Beauty Foam," it's probably better not to ask.
Stanhome Catalog (3), 1959
Stanhome Catalog (2), 1959
Stanhome Catalog, 1959
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Every good wreath should have a one-way mirror, and every good sales team should feature identical twins.
Household, 1958
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Without a person or a car to give scale, it could be the size of a shoebox or take up half a city block. You decide.
From the February issue.
Johnnie Walker Red Scotch Ad, 1959
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Don't expect to get this many drinks out of just two bottles. Believe me, I've tried. :/
Zenith Television Ad, 1951
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Brunette Mrs. America just got done playing the femme fatale in a short fiction piece back on Page 48. But now she can sit down with the rest of the troupe and just relax.
From The Ladies Home Journal.
