amylsacks' photos
Pictsweet Vegetables Ad, 1957
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I'm confused. Is eating this supposed to improve my love life?
From April's Western Family magazine.
(Originally posted to flickr on April 7th, 2011.)
Acrilan/Cabin Carpet Ad, c1958
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When I tried to jazz up the neighbors' prized pear trees with a little early Spring color, they were so mad! Some people have no sense of style. :P
Probably from the April '58 issue of House Beautiful .
Certo Pectin Ad, 1953
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Loaded jam was clearly the 1950s precursor to loaded brownies.
From the August issue of Family Circle .
Puss 'n Boots Ad, 1959
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"Hey put away that damn can. We're here for the crawfish boil!"
From March's Good Housekeeping.
(Originally posted to flickr on April 5th, 2011.)
"Big Birthday Show" (2), 1948
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Ginger's really excited about seeing Part VII of that "Phantom Creeps" serial this week.
"Big Birthday Show," 1948
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Whoa. I hope that's chewing gum Junior and Ma are enjoying while they wait, not tobacco.
Reynolds Wrap Booklet (5), 1947
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Note that Mrs. Reynolds' innards have themselves clearly been transformed into compressed foil, which negates any pedestrian need she once had to actually eat food.
Reynolds Wrap Booklet (4), 1947
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Incidentally, the front cover lied. There's nowhere near 1,001 household "miracles" listed in this booklet. It just feels like it goes on that long.
Reynolds Wrap Booklet (3), 1947
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The foolish human woman thinks that foil placed next to her midsection will distract us from noticing how grotesquely fat and wrinkly she is compared to our illustrated dream girl! Bah!
Reynolds Wrap Booklet (2), 1947
Reynolds Wrap Booklet, 1947
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Mrs. Reynolds' neck is weirdly elongated and she also looks about twelve years old, but she's relatively calm. It won't last, though.
Front and back of a 16-page promotional published by Reynolds Metals of Richmond, VA.
(Originally posted to flickr on April 11th, 2011.)
Jolly Time Popcorn Ad, 1953
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Can't forget this flick and Kaye's classic discotheque scene with Amii Stewart. :D
From The November issue of Better Homes And Gardens .
Patterson-Sargent/Flatlux Paint Ad, 1948
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Ah, the charm of toothpaste green. I bet Martha Stewart spent a good chunk of her childhood here.
From the April issue of Better Homes And Gardens .
Dzerta Diet Pudding Ad, 1957
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Buy now and receive our miniature butterscotch-scented scale-- absolutely FREE! From the September issue of Good Housekeeping magazine.
(Originally posted to flickr on April 10th, 2011.)
The Pagoda, Portland, Oregon, c1950
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"The internationally famous Pagoda restaurant affords a delightful oriental atmosphere for the enjoyment of superlative and unusual Chinese and American dishes. Before dinner refreshments in the smart Li Po Lounge... Completely Air-Conditioned. Ample Parking Facilities. Call GArfield 5887 for reservations, home delivery and special arrangements."
Parents' Magazine, September 1949
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It's 75 F out today, but she's just gotta' show off that back-to-school ensemble right now!
Koroseal/B.F. Goodrich Co. Leaflet (2), c1948
Koroseal/B.F. Goodrich Co. Leaflet, c1948
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Damn it, I want a red velvet-lined trophy case for my pots and pans, too!
(Originally posted to flickr on April 12th, 2011.)
