This post was most recently updated on September 23rd, 2019
As tomorrow is October 31st, this is going to be my last post in my 31 Days Series on vintage home decor advertising. I will miss it! By digging up these old ads, I learned a lot about vintage decorating that I didn’t know before. And, because ‘old’ always becomes new again – whether in fashion or home decor – I now feel a little more able to appreciate the history behind ’emerging’ decor trends. At the same time, it will be nice to have the series behind me. It’s hard to commit to posting here e–verrrr–y day! I’m not a full-time blogger – not even close.
Plus, I’m getting excited about the holiday season that is fast approaching (insert a happy dance here)! That means I’m looking forward to sharing holiday craft and decorating ideas over the next month.
Tonight, to end off the series , I’m going to share some of the remaining ads that I collected. I know that normally I add some context and insight around the ads for you, but frankly, tonight I’m pooped. I think you’ll enjoy them nonetheless. I love how, as a collection, they show how our culture evolved over the past 5 decades – especially the the role of and portrayal of women. That’s the beauty of vintage ads. They are little windows on the past.
So here you go…
1954 Dixie Cup Dispenser! Source: adclassic.com
Samsonite Folding Chairs, 1956
1963 GE Refigerator Ad, Source: vintageadbrowser.com
1968 Fieldcrest Towels, Source: vintageadbrowser.com
1970 Martex Towels, Source:vintageadbrowser.com
1972 Noritake China, Source: vintageadbrowsercom
I hope you’ve enjoyed the series! A huge thanks to those of you who visited regularly!
And…congrats to all the other 700+ bloggers who committed to a 31 Days Series of their own. You rock!
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
~Kerri