amylsacks' photos
"Kenmore Automatic Skillet (5)", 1955
| |
|
|
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
| |
|
|
The one sweet considered hip enough to hang out with the dead animals in the chapter about frying.
"Kenmore Automatic Skillet (2)", 1955
| |
|
|
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
| |
|
|
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
| |
|
|
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
| |
|
|
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
| |
|
|
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
| |
|
|
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
| |
|
|
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
| |
|
|
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 .
Venetian Room Postcard, c1940
| |
|
|
From the back:
"The Venetian Room of San Francisco's fabulous Fairmont Hotel, famed for its excellent cuisine and featuring the nation's top bands and entertainers... Atop Nob Hill, San Francisco, California."
Also famous for its "Weird vase? Or two faces?"-style window dressing.
Slightly enlarged to show detail.
Volkswagen Beetle Automobile Ad, 1963
| |
|
|
Yes, spring is traditionally when all the bugs start getting into the house. If you live in this part of the world.
From the March issue of Sunset magazine.
Max Factor Cosmetics Ad, 1944
| |
|
|
The movie being plugged here is a by-the-numbers, low budget murder mystery rife with dated scene-chewing, improbable hair, and a nice opening scene set in a swank sorority house.
Speaking of hair problems, what in blazes IS that on that poor C-List starlet's head?!
From Life Magazine.
Chiquita Banana's Cookbook (6), c1959
| |
|
|
|
Everyone outside the U.S. who's heard of Elvis probably thinks we all love banana sandwiches here. I've never fixed one, and I probably never will. o_0
(Originally posted to flickr on January 31st, 2011.)
Chiquita Banana's Cookbook (5), c1959
| |
|
|
Amateurs. They didn't even try to light it on fire.
(Originally posted to flickr on January 31st, 2011.)
Chiquita Banana's Cookbook (4), c1959
| |
|
|
I keep a different colored blender to match each flavor of shake. Anything to impress my guests!
(Originally posted to flickr on January 31st, 2011.)
Chiquita Banana's Cookbook (3), c1959
| |
|
|
That mega-ladle looks precarious with nothing below to brace it. I'd hate to stumble into it at midnight while going to fix my third or fourth banana daiquiri.
