amylsacks' photos
The Gourmet's Guide (3), c1960
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Most of the recipes in here feature enough butterfat, skin-on poultry, cheese, et al. to kill an army. Pierrot must work out at least three hours a day to keep that figure of his.
The Gourmet's Guide (2), c1960
The Gourmet's Guide, c1960
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I like the measuring cup standing in for the jigger. It says, "We think big here."
Front and back covers of a 24-page booklet published by Cointreau, Ltd., Pennington, New Jersey.
B&W Ads, 1952
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Make the kids' footwear double as scarves, paint the storage shed, start an earring business, tithe to the Canadian Empire, con an omnivore into avoiding meat... Wow! It's been a busy day!
Clipped from the February issue of Good Housekeeping magazine.
Easter Candy Ad, c1956
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The logo at the bottom left says "Master Chocolate Makers." So... the Easter Bunny sells padlocks the other eleven months of the year, I guess.
Chocolate Candies, 1936
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Baker's Chocolate does love the regimental approach to cookery. Cover of a promotional booklet published by General Foods of Battle Creek, Michigan.
Birds Eye Orange Juice Ad, 1956
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I don't know if it's deliberate or not, but I'm impressed with how the pitcher's top sort of echoes the company logo.
From the August issue of Everywoman's magazine.
Admiral TV Ad, 1952
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The price includes several Lilliputians, in case your set needs a quick repair. Don't worry. They don't eat much.
From the October issue of Sunset magazine.
Gladiola Flour Promo (2), c1938
Gladiola Flour Promo, c1938
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One side of an advertising fold-out published by the Fant Milling Company of Sherman, Texas. The cartoons may be by an artist named Chas Cartwright, who drew newspaper ads for the company in the 1940s (Thanks to notyourmind at YouTube).
Avon Cosmetics Ad, 1957
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I keep misreading the green bottle on the left as "foam sprig." My eyesight isn't what it used to be.
From Good Housekeeping magazine.
Czechoslovakia Shortwave Radio Card, 1968
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Sent from "Tesla Works, Praha 9, Hloubetin, Podebradska 186" to Radio W7BDU in Portland, Oregon.
Shown larger than original size.
It's Dessert Time! (5), 1953
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(R) The brain Jell-O™ mold didn't arrive from Archie McPhee's in time for Halloween, but the kids didn't want to hurt Mom's feelings.
It's Dessert Time! (4), 1953
It's Dessert Time! (3), 1953
It's Dessert Time! (2), 1953
It's Dessert Time!, 1953
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When you just have a little faith in the Magic of Jell-O™, the buffet comes to you!
Front and back covers from a 36-page booklet published by General Foods Corp.
Household, 1957
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A desolate scene all around. Thankfully, the kids are headed into town to pick up beer for everyone.
From the March issue.
