Monet Jewelers, 1973

Monet Jewelers ad, 1973, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 607 x 800 size. Scanned from Taschen's "All-American Ads of the 70s".

"My generation's got a charm of its own."

Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes, 1955

Look What They Cooked up for Us!! Glory Be!!, originally uploaded by saltycotton.

"Life" May 9, 1955.

"Now look what we've cooked up for you

It's ready to serve! Food editors and homemakers who've tried DEL MONTE Stewed Tomatoes call this the happiest vegetable combination in years.

You get plump, ripe tomato chunks cooked with green peppers, onions and celery, and ready to serve. With such wonderful flavor you'll say that someone's grandmother must have seasoned them!

If they sound good - glory be, just wait till you taste 'em. DEL MONTE Stewed Tomatoes are delicious 'as is'.

And there's no end of exciting ways to use them in short-cuts to superb stews, casseroles, soups and sauces.

This new DEL MONTE vegetable combination is available all over the country NOW. Ask your grocer. He has it already, or can easily get it for you!"

Rose Marie Reid swimsuits, 1950s

rose marie reid swimsuit, originally uploaded by Millie Motts.

"This is the knit that goes in slender circles, around and around and around... stops only when its elasticized fit has molded every inch you own (?) the right places. The sheath, La Ronde, 19.95

Rose Marie Reid

Jewels of the Sea"

General Motors, 1968

General Motors ad, 1968, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 751 x 999 size. Scanned from The Golden Age of Advertising - the 60s.

"test drive a 1969 Stereo

General Motors Delco Car Stereo.

Take it out on a drab day. A rainy day. Right into a sullen traffic jam. Then turn it on.

Suddenly, your world is sunshine! Roses! Bright colors! A world on wheels you never thought possible!

You see. Delco stereo systems are made especially for GM cars. The front-rear speakers are acoustically tailored to each body style to fill your car with a sound that's fantastically rich and real. A sound you can get two ways:

First, with Delco AM/FM Stereo Radio for varied programming.

Or go with the 6-track StereoTape system. Then you can pick a number, any number. And take it with you anywhere.

But you've really got to hear it for yourself. Test drive a Delco Stereo in a new Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick or Cadillac. Ask for one with Delco FM Stereo. Or Delco StereoTape. Or both.

And let the rest of the world dull by.

Delco Radio Division of General Motors."

Radio, 1940s

Radio ad, 1940s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties". Click image for 715 x 1000 size.

Soap, 1940s

Soap ad, 1940s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties". Click image for 710 x 1000 size.

1847 Rogers Bros., 1938

1847 Rogers Bros., 1938, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 665 x 874 size. Scanned from Taschen's "All-American Ads of the 30s".

"Rosalind Russel gives spring's best tip to the Bride-To-Be

Rosalind Russel. M-G-M's brightest star in smart-world dramas, has this to say to brides-to-be:

'A wedding means so many things to decide!

'First, choosing him (though he thinks he chose you!)...

'Then selecting your wedding dress (I'd love the dress pictured here for myself!)...

'And then, choosing your silver pattern - the one that will grace your table all your days.

'The one I 'specially want you to see is the pattern I named -

'First Love'.

'It's 1847 Rogers Bros, newest - and it's beautiful!

'And when I think of how you can get 50 pieces and a gorgeous Bridal Chest besides for the price of 40 pieces. If you'll just hurry to your silver dealer's... You will hurry, won't you?"

1847 Rogers Bros., 1938

1847 Rogers Bros., 1938, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Click image for 665 x 874 size. Scanned from Taschen's "All-American Ads of the 30s".

"Rosalind Russel gives spring's best tip to the Bride-To-Be

Rosalind Russel. M-G-M's brightest star in smart-world dramas, has this to say to brides-to-be:

'A wedding means so many things to decide!

'First, choosing him (though he thinks he chose you!)...

'Then selecting your wedding dress (I'd love the dress pictured here for myself!)...

'And then, choosing your silver pattern - the one that will grace your table all your days.

'The one I 'specially want you to see is the pattern I named -

'First Love'.

'It's 1847 Rogers Bros, newest - and it's beautiful!

'And when I think of how you can get 50 pieces and a gorgeous Bridal Chest besides for the price of 40 pieces. If you'll just hurry to your silver dealer's... You will hurry, won't you?