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Betsy McCall is Topsy-Turvy, 1954

04-Nov-09

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, [...]

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Vintage Kitchens

27-May-09

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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Avon Cosmetics, 1954

01-Apr-09

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 [...]

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Tray Meals, 1954

30-Mar-09

“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 [...]

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Miss Rheingold

16-Feb-09

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 [...]

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