Found in Mom's Basement

1961 ad for Colgate toothepaste

It's a safe bet this ad ran in Jet and/or Ebony magazine. Unfortunately, in the 1960s, one almost never saw ads that focused on African-Americans in mainstream magazines. 

Found at CharmaineZoe.

1980s dance, cheerleading and band costumes

Big hair, sequins and lots of flammable fabric. It could only be the 80s.

Found at Vintage Goodness.

Vintage ad for Lauder's Scotch

Found at Black Kitschtory Month.

1978 ad for Coca-Cola

Found at Eat Sleep Work.

Vintage ad for Afro Sheen hair care

Found on Pinterest.

Vintage ad for Noxema face cream

Found at Yolanda Dabney.

Rare diversity for the 1950s

This 1950s poster includes much more diversity than did the advertising of the time.

Found at Briana Ryan.

New Year's Eve 1963

Best wishes for a Happy New Year!

Coca-Cola ad found at Retro Adverto.

1970 ad for Newport cigarettes

Found at Iain Claridge.

Vintage ads for dressmaking fabrics

Trevira, from 1970:

Klopman, from 1970:

Boussac of France from 1970:

Spilke Fabric from 1970:

Rosewood fabric from 1970:

Moygashel Irish Linen from 1970:

British Woolens from 1970:

Cone Fabrics from 1969: