amylsacks' photos
Jell-O Dessert Ad, 1952
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In those so-called well-researched collectors' books, you'll find chapters on dolls made of china, wood, bone, rags, paper mache', wax... even leather. But not a single Gelatine Doll is depicted. Grrr...
From the February issue of Good Housekeeping
B&W Ads, 1956
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Everything you need to join the Smart Set at the country club: puffy handbags, polka dots, plastic sweater armor, and awkward bar seating!
From the March 31st issue of The New Yorker .
Lenox China Ad, 1952
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Serve your over-salted, under-spiced casseroles on the same dishes they use at The White House!
From the April issue of Better Homes & Gardens
Studebaker Automobile Ad, 1954
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Power couple Bill Shatner and Gloria Vanderbilt love their red autos.
From the April 3rd issue of Time magazine.
B&W Ads, 1950s
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The real standout here is the detailed how-to for making your layer cake look like a cheap casket.
Clockwise from left: Family Circle July 1953, Better Living 1951, Everywoman's August 1956,
Martin-Senour Paint Ad, 1952
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Nothing says, "Our attempts at domestic visual harmony are doomed" quite like combining big flowers with even bigger peppermint stripes. :/
From the May issue of Better Homes & Gardens.
The Blue Goose Buying Guide (26), c1946
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Let's take a moment to appreciate that the illustrator really wanted their work to at least look more enticing than the photos, even though they failed. :/
The Blue Goose Buying Guide (25), c1946
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Look interested through all of this even though you're dreaming about prime rib. ;)
The Blue Goose Buying Guide (24), c1946
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I used to have cats who thought soybeans were groovy snacks. But the current one prefers bits of turkey. :)
The Blue Goose Buying Guide (23), c1946
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There's a house down the block which has an outdoor prickly pear cactus. I don't know if they ever harvest the fruit. I'm just impressed that they got it to grow 2'-3' tall in an environment where it rains nine months of the year. :D
The Blue Goose Buying Guide (22), c1946
The Blue Goose Buying Guide (21), c1946
The Blue Goose Buying Guide (20), c1946
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I don't remember the origin of the line about staying up all night waiting for a pear to achieve perfect ripeness, but one of these days I swear I'm gonna' try doing it.
B. Altman & Co. Coat Ad, 1946
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The winter coat so tight that nothing fits underneath it but a swimsuit. Every woman needs one!
From the September issue of Harper's Bazaar .
American President Ocean Liner Ad, 1956
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I was gonna' book a ride on The S.S. President Reagan, but no one could recall its itinerary.
From the March 31st issue of The New Yorker .
Ferry's Seeds Ad,1956
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They're not fooling me. Those flowers only look big because the kid's so small.
From the May issue of Household magazine.
The Fable Restaurant Postcard, c1940
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Jo (aka Joseph Jacinto) Mora (1876-1947) was a prolific and fascinating figure. A simple search will reveal more of his work. I've copied this larger than its original size of 3 1/2" X 5 1/2" to show a bit more detail.
Johnson's Baby Oil/Powder Ad, 1953
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The All-Infant Community Theater-- A big hit with the tourists every summer!
From the February issue of Good Housekeeping .
