Retro Adverto

Schlitz Beer — 1960 (Christmas)

retroadverto — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:17:18 +0000

Happy Schlitz-mas!

IBM Electronic Calculator — 1951

retroadverto — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:52:05 +0000

Looks like a refrigerator … that runs on atomic power!

Emko Spermicidal Foam — 1964

retroadverto — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:43:48 +0000

A surprising ad that appeared in a 1964 issue of Ebony magazine, aimed at African-American women. I can’t even imagine this ad showing up in, say, Life or Time. “There’s never a sign it has been used” is also somewhat provocative. Is this a veiled way of informing a woman that it can be used without the man in your life (i.e. your “husband”) even knowing?

Renoir Lip-Stae Lipstick Protector — 1948

retroadverto — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:29:30 +0000

Looks suspiciously like nail polish.

Buick Electra — 1963

retroadverto — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:13:25 +0000

Such a great ad.

Milky Way Candy Bar — 1948

retroadverto — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:27:57 +0000

“…from the moment the cool wrapper crackles as you open it.”

Ford Edsel Automobiles — 1957

retroadverto — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:57:54 +0000

Poor misunderstood Edsel.

Swank Wallets — 1951

retroadverto — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:33:42 +0000

See all those cute little animals. Pick one — we’ll make a wallet out of it for you!

(“Men prefer Swank.” I’ve heard that….)

Green River Whiskey — 1937

retroadverto — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:21:52 +0000

Certainly!

Schlitz Beer — 1952

retroadverto — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:09:45 +0000

Men love beer. Women love hats. Got it.