amylsacks' photos
Sarah Coventry Jewelry Ad, 1953
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Like Amway, but sparklier, I guess.
From the September issue of Family Circle magazine.
Sunset, 1950
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"Landscape architect John H. Staley, Jr., of the firm of Osmundson and Staley, worked out the plan presented here. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Townsend of Oakland, California, contributed heart and hand to the project..."
This morning, I was still running the furnace as I readied this for posting. (Like the climate wimp I am.) Bah!
From the April issue.
Mayflower Dairy Magic (10), c1954
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The Dairy Council reminds you to support your local, uh... Mayflower Madam... Daerie Faerie. Whatever...
Mayflower Dairy Magic (9), c1954
Mayflower Dairy Magic (8), c1954
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"Clam Dunk" sounds like slang for something men weren't supposed to expect of their wives back then. o_0
Mayflower Dairy Magic (7), c1954
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Ah, yes: Cheesecake. Pretty much the only legitimate reason to purchase cottage cheese.
Mayflower Dairy Magic (6), c1954
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It would also appear that Our Heroine comes from The Land Before Gravity, which explains how she can stay upright even without feet.
Mayflower Dairy Magic (5), c1954
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Most of this sounds tolerable, if bland. But I can't get my mind off Mrs. Mayflower's costume. It's part kitchen garb, part cotillion gown. At least the huge skirt is balanced out somewhat by her oversized chef's toque.
Mayflower Dairy Magic (4), c1954
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Spooky. The average Hanna-Barbera cartoon hausfrau could only dream of being this skinny.
Still, I'd rather look at them than at a photo of anything described on this page.
Mayflower Dairy Magic (3), c1954
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Thrill as our (rare-for-the-Fifties) blocks of actual cheese sail majestically across the, uh... Milky Way... (I guess...)
Mayflower Dairy Magic (2), c1954
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While I'm at it, check out this gallery of local businesses from back then, including a 1960 shot of a Mayflower employee (upper left). She looks singularly unenthused, and who could blame her? The egg 'n cottage cheese scramble combo is probably waiting for her at home.
Mayflower Dairy Magic, c1954
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Don't be fooled by the company name or Pilgrim Pete there. According to those helpful souls at Google, this dairy was based in Portland, OR. In 1981, it merged with the Northwest Dairymen's Association. I have never seen this brand anywhere in town, but Darigold , manufactured by the NDA both before and after the merger, is still with us.
(link)
Pyrex Ad, 1947
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The practical artist drew the outline of a bunny with the end of a spatula, then put a single candy in for the "eye." I'm pretty sure that's all I'd have patience for, personally.
From the April issue of Ladies Home Journal.
Avco/American Kitchens Ad, 1949
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Speaking of patriotism, everyone should want their kitchen built like a steel tank. I know I do.
From the March issue of The American Home magazine.
Noreen Hair Color Ad, 1953
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One of Modigliani's models at her day job.
From the February issue of Good Housekeeping magazine.
"So-Good Kettle Cooking," 1953
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"...Pictured in color is a traditional New England Boiled Dinner right from Grandma's well-thumbed receipt book..."
The scary thing is that it's a picture of the low-fat version.
From the September issue of Family Circle magazine.
Jell-Well Pie Filling/Pudding Ad, 1953
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Arabella takes time out from her lawsuit against Hanna-Barbera to whip up a little snack for the family.
From the September issue of Family Circle magazine.
Hills Bros Coffee Ad, c1958
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I have no idea where one can purchase the "Mile of Coffee" 3-D wall hanging, but I want one right now , damn it!
