Monday, March 7, 2011

Ricils, 1974

Click image for 958 x 1305 size. Scanned from Portuguese magazine Gente, n. 20, 26 March-1 April, 1974.

"Two eyes... a thousand expressions

For a complete makeup of your eyes, a range that's been perfectly adapted to modern fashion

Liquid shadows - blue, brown, pink, green, vison grey and white * tri-colour compact shadows, with declined primary colours (greens, blues, browns and lilacs, all of them with the presence of white) * compact mascaras * automatic mascaras * recharges * pencils * eyeliners...

... At last, a range that allows you to create a harmonious makeup.

A presentation in cases especially designed to be practical, both for transport and in how you apply it.

A brand new eye line that guarantees a beautiful look. "

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Alemite, 1932


Permit # 9999, originally uploaded by paul.malon.
"Official Alemite Service
Permit No. 9999

Property of Alemite Corporation"

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Friday, March 4, 2011

Springfield All Wool Blankets, 1951


What Beds Are Like in Heaven, originally uploaded by saltycotton.
House Beautiful, February 1951.

"Dream of yourself sleeping in clouds...

how billowy soft... soothing... wonderfully relaxing! This is the same luxurious rest you'll enjoy beneath a fine Springfield Sizeset all wool blanket... velvety SOFT... BEAUTIFUL as clouds in 1l esquisite pastel and deep tone colors.

'it's Sizeset!'

Springfield's Pre-Shrinking Process. Can be safely washed and washed. Eliminates excessive shrinkage. Eliminates matting and felting. Retains original hand and finish.

Guaranteed by Good Housekeeping

All Springfield Blankets are guaranteed against moth damage for 5 years.

Springfield
The name famous in blankets"

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Wesson Oil, 1920

Wesson Oil, 1920
Wesson Oil, 1920, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 570 x 869 size. Scanned from Taschen's "All-American Ads of the 20s".

"For Salads
Shortening and Frying

A Pure Delicious Vegetable Fat"

Reed & Barton Jewelers and Silversmiths, 1919

Click image for 642 x 866 size. From Taschen's "All-American Ads 1900-1919".

"Reed & Barton
Established 1824
Jewelers and Silversmiths
Fifth Avenue 32nd Street
4 Maiden Lane
New York

Sterling Silver
Platinum and Gold Jewelry
Precious Stones

Watches, Clocks
Leather Goods, Stationery
Canes, Umbrellas"

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Mary MacJohnson, Tom Wye Bathing Suits, 1919

Click image for 1394 x 1810 size. Scanned from Taschen's "All-American Ads 1900-1919".

"Tom Wye has caught the brightness of the sunshine, the freedom of the great out-of-doors, the smartness of the Avenue and the sturdiness of his native English hills and knitted them into the very fabric of the Swimming-Suits he makes for women.

Ask for them today in your favorite shop. Study their clever cut. Admire their rich coloring. Select your favorite.

If your dealer is out of them write to TOM WYE of Winchendon, Mass."