Vintage Christmas Ads, 1884-1949

[cmpollack]

I've just finished a series of blog posts looking at the Christmas ads in some of my old magazines, beginning with the December 1884 Peterson's Lady's Magazine and wrapping up with the December 1948 Ladies' Home Journal.

Hope you'll take a look; there are some fascinating glimpses of life back then, as well as some incredible ads!

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(Here's one from the LHJ; a Coty perfume ad, with the model in a Traina-Norell gown):

 

[amandainvermont]

That was a fun read and eye-candy Carrie, thanks. It brought back a lot of memories.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

That was fun, Carrie!

 

[MissRita]

Just great, thanks Carrie! I love finding fresh pins - pinned 3 that are nowhere else online and will pin more this week - yay!

 

[denisebrain]

Wonderful collection Carrie!

 

[Midge]

Beautiful - I love old magazines and ads!

Karin

 

[cmpollack]

So glad you all enjoyed it!

I oohed and aahed over every page (esp the late 40s magazines) as I thumbed through, and I'm beyond delighted to have some partners in crime for admiring the images! :sunshine:

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I added my favorite to my facebook page and invited everyone to go and have a look at your blog, Carrie!

 

[cmpollack]

Thanks so much for the plug, Mary Jane!

And...that is an amazing ad, isn't it?

 

[EndlessAlley]

Great ads, Carrie! Thanks for posting.

 

[Linn]

Thank you, Carrie -

I really enjoyed it. My mother used the powder shown with the Traina-Norell gown. Love that gown....

Linn

 

[cmpollack]

Thanks, Alice and Linn!

Linn--isn't it strangely wonderful to see ads for the beauty products our mothers used?

 

[foofoogal]

Scream on the vintage belt and mitten set. I have and love old magazines and the old ads.
I could never cut them up.