Saturday, September 1, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
early Christmas cards featuring cats
For some reason cats were a popular motif on early Christmas cards. I don't understand, but really the early Christmas cards did not have explicitly Christmas themes. You were as likely to get daisies as mistletoe for example, so I guess the Christmas cats aren't really out of place.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Santa and Prince Albert
Nothing says Christmas (and cancer) like Santa delivering Prince Albert tobacco.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
CIGARETTE CARTONS FOR CHRISTMAS
Believe it or not cartons of cigarettes used to be an acceptable Christmas presents and there were lots of ads extolling the virtues of this easy present.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
CHRISTMAS CANDY WITH KARO SYRUP
Karo syrup is essential for making popcorn balls, taffy and other Christmas treats and it has been for over 100 years as these ads show. The first ad was from about 1910 and the second is from the 1970's.
Friday, July 27, 2012
JELLO CHRISTMAS ADVERTISEMENTS
During the 1950's Jello put out a very popular series of magazine advertisements featuring various animals with a rhythm extolling the virtues of Jello and they had a special Christmas themed advertisement. If you are interested in classic advertising check out my blog at vintage American advertisements.
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