Archive | May, 2009

The Great Wallace Shows

30 May

The Circus, 1870-1950 by TASCHEN by kReEsTaL.

The upper body of a champion, the legs and tiny feet of a woman.

Sears Hat Ad

25 May

1925 Sears Catalog by HA! Designs - artbyheather.

I have never seen anything like the top middle one. Is it just me or does it look like it’s made of metal?

Powerline

20 May

Happy Boy Vintage Fishing Catalog by UpNorth Memories - Donald (Don) Harrison.

I’d be happy too if I caught that many fish, but the green sky might give me some worries.

Chubby Cheeks

15 May

Vintage Catalog Page - Free to use! by HA! Designs - artbyheather.

Two things about this picture: Everyone’s face looks the same and what the heck is the blue overall thing in the bottom right?

Misses’ Sizes

10 May

Vintage Catalog Page - Free to use! by HA! Designs - artbyheather.

I can’t imagine anyone would ever want to wear the gray one. It’s some sort of dress/blouse/suit hybrid mess. I still can’t believe whole outfits use to cost only dollars.

Cumberland Terrace

6 May

Vintage Ad #658: The Nicest Way from Yonge to Bay for the Holidays by jbcurio.

Even if he is at the back of the line, why is Santa risking discovery just to go to a shopping complex?

Becker’s

1 May

Vintage Ad #753: Celebrating 150 Years of Vision With Dairy Products by jbcurio.

I’ve never seen someone so happy to have a gallon of milk. Why is someone in a bear costume driving a train?

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