Vintage Advertising

Discussion about vintage advertising, vintage ads, antique ads. Trace the advertising history of favorite products: typewriters, guns, tractors and favorite brands: coca cola, Caterpillar, or Pierce Arrow.

Saturday, March 12, 2016

First Toothpaste in a Tube: Zonweiss (Johnson & Johnson)

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One of the real pleasures of collecting vintage advertising is finding out the history of some of the ads you come across. I was thrilled to...

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Creepy Vintage Ads

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Sometimes you have to ask yourself: What were they thinking? I run across ads that make me shudder. For example vintage ads that use snak...

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Alvin Silver Bridal Rose Pattern

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I love to hear from my customers. As each piece of paper goes out the door I wonder what drove the buyer. What was the charm? the connection...

Thursday, July 8, 2010

WWII Ads & Hitler, Tojo & Mussolini

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Well, WWII was a terrible time for this nation. My Dad was part of that Great Generation and fought in the Pacific. Why am I thinking abou...

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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Coastal Living Supports Decorating with Vintage Ads

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My sister-in-law loves everything to do with the beach and island life. So no surprise that she subscribes to Coastal Living . In the lates...

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Fairies, Imps and Elves in Vintage Advertising

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Many old ads featured little fairies, imps, and elves. Some were funny and many were beautiful or whimsical. You can find these ads at The O...

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

I've gone to the Dogs!

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It had to happen. My most unusual sale to date...decorating a dog house. Well, a "boarding bungalow". How much fun was it to fin...

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