The 1950’s were a time when family and marriage were prevalent themes in society. Magazines from that decade are filled with babies, puppies, neatly-dressed housewives, men coming home from work in suits. Of course real life is never quite as it is portrayed in the media, and of course the 1950’s were no exception. However, [...]
This ad for the Kelvinator refrigerator came from the June 1955 issue of House and Garden magazine. The Kelvinator was founded in 1914 according to Wikipedia; and in 1955 they introduced the Foodarama, which was the first side-by-side refrigerator. The Foodarama is shown in the picture below, and as advertised, it came in eight “glamorous” [...]
Kitchens have changed quite a bit throughout the years. In times past, most housewives spent a great deal of time in this room and so it’s not surprising that the kitchen was often a colorful space. It also usually featured some type of organization so the housewife could prepare her family’s meals in as efficient [...]
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This is a copy of a small catalog for summer fashions from Best & Co., in Watchung, New Jersey in 1958. We found this in a local antique shop, and it is full of the latest fashions of the time for young women. It is especially interesting because it provides alternate colors and prices for [...]
It is time again for one of my favorite features on this website, in which I highlight a complete issue of one particular magazine. I’ve decided to go back to the fifties in this entry, so I’ll be flipping through the January 1958 issue of Good Housekeeping magazine.
Above is the first page of the table [...]
These vibrant shades of nail enamel and lipstick come from the 1954 Avon collection. According to the very good avon website, which has a helpful company timeline to look at, the Avon company was started by David H. McConnell in 1886. However, back then it was known as the California Perfume Company. There are a [...]
“For families who like to live informally, to eat outdoors, to watch TV while they eat, the tray dinner is a wonderful solution,” claims the September 1954 issue of McCall’s magazine. “Beyond the fact it’s just about the easiest way we know to serve a meal (cuts down dishes, cuts down steps), parents tell us [...]
I’m sorry so much time has gone by since my last post. I’ve been a bit preoccupied with some health issues, but the good news is that they don’t seem to be nearly as serious as was first thought. Besides, what better way to get my mind off of things than to immerse myself in [...]
The September 1956 issue of Family Circle featured a wonderful collection of elegant outfits and accessories. I think that the woman in the photo above is put together so well! The pops of red in her hat and pocketbook look great with the darker color of the suit. Here is how the magazine describes the [...]
I never knew that Campbell’s made a variety of frozen soups, but according to this ad from the November 1960 issue of Good Housekeeping, they did. “…It’s quick frozen because that’s the only way to save the fresh delicate flavor,” the ad claims. And based on just a quick internet search for information on these [...]
