Found in Mom's Basement: Advertising from the 1950s

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13 July 2009

1955 ad for Zenith TVs

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1956 ad for the Philco Rough Rider radio

Found at Community Livejournal.

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10 July 2009

1960 ad for Ciro women's fragrance

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09 July 2009

1950s ad for Vitality shoes for women

Found at Super Kawaii Mama.

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08 July 2009

Vintage ads for lingerie

Found at Frou Frou Fashionista.

Find more vintage ads for lingerie HERE.

From 1938:

From 1939:

From the 1950s:

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06 July 2009

1956 ad for Hunt's catsup

I've never liked the word 'catsup.' Can't explain it.

Found at Community Livejournal.

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01 July 2009

A valiant attempt to sell prunes to kids in 1958

It's okay, Jimmy. We still like you. We just think your mom is a jerk for serving prunes instead of cake and ice cream.

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1959 ad for Hawaiian Punch with great illustration and design

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1958 ad for saltines and chipped beef

What a mean thing to do to a cracker.

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26 June 2009

Two vintage Kent cigarette ads

From 1958:

From 1974:

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Found in Mom's Basement

Vintage advertising -- found in my mother's basement, flea markets and various corners of the Internet -- dusted off and displayed for your viewing pleasure.