Non-Slip Cat's Paw Rubber Heels & Soles, 1951

Cat's Paw, originally uploaded by ☞Uh … Bob☜.

Women's Home Companion, May 1951.

He-Man Books, 1960s

He-Man Books ad, 1960s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Taschen's "All-American Ads of the 60s". Click image for 652 x 900 size.

"Wow! What an amazing he-man Tony is now!

He gained 28 muscle-packed pounds all over! Won new handsome look... new popularity.

World's greatest builder of he-men shows you how in 10 minutes of fun a day!

Come on pal! Now you make me prove it! Give my easy, quick course just 10 pleasant minutes a day in your own home like Tony did. In a few short weeks your puny, old frame will come alive with smooth, giant he-man muscles and power to make you proud!"

Del Monte Peas, 1958

Del Monte Peas Ad 1958, originally uploaded by sueism1.

"Peas Indienne... inspired by the Orient for adventurous tastes, and so easy with Del Monte Peas.

Weather you try them in an exotic dish like this, or just hot, buttered and delicious, there's nothing ordinary about Del Monte Early Garden Peas!

They're better peas, better grown. They're all selected for flavor and tenderness. And you get the smaller, sweeter peas combined with the richer-tasting, larger ones - in a happy natural flavor blend that's characteristic of a batch of fresh peas you'd shell and cook yourself.

This kind of flavor and tenderness make the convenience of canned peas a complete joy. Taste Del Monte Early Garden Peas - you'll see!"

Tintz Dye Shampoo Soap, 1946

O Século Ilustrado, March 16, 1946 - 22a, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Portuguese magazine O Século Ilustrado, March 16, 1946. Click image for 673 x 900 size.

"Keep your hair beautiful with this wonderful American product. By washing your head with this product you can: keep your scalp clean, avoid hair loss, invigorate it, make it silky, with the added and important advantage of keeping your hair's natural color or dying it the color you wish. Sold at all good houses.

Dark brown - Blonde - Light brown - Medium Brown - Black"

Lydia O'Leary Covermark, 1956

Secrets and lies, originally uploaded by ☞Uh … Bob☜.

Scanned from Life magazine, May 14, 1956.

"Covermark keeps your secret! Called the Modern Miracle by Reader's Digest

The amazing preparation that is recommended by leading skin specialists everywhere! Pure magic, the way it covers and completely conceals every skin discoloration... brown and white patches, broken veins, burns, scars, skin eruptions, age spots, pimples and even birthmarks. Use Covermark... Be confident with a flawless skin. Waterproof - Sunproof too! Skin shades for all races."

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1930

Cinéfilo, Nº 109, 1930 - 15, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Portuguese magazine Cinéfilo, Nº 109, 1930. Click image for 750 x 1062 size.

"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's movies beat all competition".

Fortsmann Knitwear, 1955

cashmere sweaters, originally uploaded by Millie Motts.

"Fortsmann's first collection of cashmere sweaters."

Vintage Ads, 1910s-1920s

Vintage Ads, 1910s-1920s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Bronwen Meredith's "Vogue Body and Beauty Book" 1977. Click image for 1362 x 1822 size.

1917 ad for Urodonal:

"Triumph of Modern Science

Rheumatism, Gravel, Gout, Arterio-Sclerosis, Obesity.

Medical Opinion: Urodonal is the most powerful solvent of uric acid, being 37 times more active than lithia.

It is rapidly absorbed by the digestive organs, does not over strain the stomach or kidneys, and can be used for any length of time; moreover, Uorodnal is rapidly eliminated through the kidneys - a point of great importance. The water in which it is held in solution passes through these organs more easily and rapidly than plain water, and that in spite of the load of waste products that Urodonal carries away with it.

Furthemore, the diuresis kidney secretion is regular and sustained, and there are no paroxysmal attacks such as those induced by certain diuretics which result in dangerous congestion of the kidneys."

1922 ad for The Ambedia Back Puff: "A woman's difficulty overcome."

1922 Benito illustration:

"Achieving beauty without makeup, through electricity and gentle massages, that's the secret of the beauty specialist".

Undated ad for Polar Cub Electric Vibrator.

"Be your own beauty specialist

The Polar Cub Electric Vibrator enables every woman who cares about her appearance, to gain in the privacy of her own home the full benefits of electric massage - the most successful and up-to-date treatment for preserving the beauty of the face and figure.

Polar Cub treatment really does remove wrinkles and hollows. Polar Cub Electric massage is splendid for your scalp. Polar Cub Electric massage is recommended for nervous disorders. It brings instant relief in cases of headache, fatigue and general 'nerviness'. Order a Polar Cub Vibrator to-day.

To use it is simplicity itself. Just remove the electric light bulb and attach the vibrator. It is perfectly safe and perfectly harmless."