Well, here in 1957 Madison Avenue is well on its way to the axiom: “Sex Sells”. This ad for shoe polish, of all things, has many suggestions...

I thought I would start today with this lovely ad from my 1956 Better Homes and Gardens. It is for an Armstrong floor. First of all, to som...

I thought we’d take a quick peek at some fashion and hair for 1957. A darling sheath dress with the collar that is becoming increasingly v...

  Today the Hamilton Watch Company announced the latest in modern technology, the first every battery operated electric watch. The Hamilton...

I am sorry I didn’t make a post yesterday. We had such a lovely Thanksgiving and so much fun and food. However, yesterday I had a bit of a 2...

Candy in the 1950’s, and earlier, was often a treat to a child. The level to which sugar is available to children today was only just begin...

Today is my birthday. Though I will be celebrating tomorrow with friends and family, as that was the day my hubby could organize everyone. ...

Glancing through a magazine the other day, this double page ad caught my eye. I slightly recall talk of green stamps, but personally have h...