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Chic Permanent Wave Ad, 1944

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:06:32 +0000

One more very rare pre-1960s appearance of purple in mass media. :D

From the May issue of Motion Picture Hollywood Magazine.

B & W Fashion Ads 1940s & 50s

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:49:13 +0000

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Young Betty had big dreams in Tinsel Town. But her roles were all supporting. A server at a Wienerschnitzel forerunner, then at her brother Frederick's first shop, then assisting milliners and hairdressers. Ultimately, it was handsome dentist Dr. Magnin who discovered her. Off to New Haven and the life of a suburban matron. Good thing she kept her figure all those years!!

Clockwise from left:
1) Motion Picture Hollywood Magazine, May 1944
2) Harper's Bazaar, September 1946
3) and 4) same as 2
5) The New Yorker, March 31st, 1956

Innocent Blonde Hair Color Ad, 1967

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 19 May 2024 21:06:37 +0000

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Ha! I survived grade school as a surly, stammering little brunette in braces, thick glasses, and hand-me-downs. You'll never convince me that an "innocent blonde" is any more real than a unicorn. :P

From *Redbook* magazine

B&W Fashion, Ads 1946

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 06:42:10 +0000

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It's Rooster v. Oyster! Also, that poor "delineator" model looks like a weird novelty mug, if you squint.

From the September issue of Harper's magazine.

Jac-O-Net Hairnet Package, c1955

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 13 May 2023 08:43:29 +0000

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Wow. Even lunch ladies were all done up for the day's work back then.

From the back of the envelope:

"Tuck elastic under hair in back. No elastic in front. No visible edges. Extremely sheer. Invisible on Hair. Keep hair neat and lovely. Fit any hair style. Guarantee: This net is expertly shaped and carefully inspected. It is guaranteed to be perfect. Made in England. Hairnet Corp. of America New York N.Y. 10001."

Sears/Arnel/Celanese Sleepwear Ad, 1958

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Tue, 09 May 2023 03:16:44 +0000

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The key to a good night's sleep is being fully made up, and don't forget lavish amounts of hairspray, too!

From the June issue of Good Hosuekeeping magazine.

Princeton's Mutation Coat Ad, 1957

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 23:41:27 +0000

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I'd really like to go back in time and talk to whoever thought "Mutation" was a great name for a house of fashion. Also, I'm pretty sure the real reason Dad swooned is because he was about to fly to Paris by himself and they caught him.

From the September issue of Good Housekeeping.

Avon Cosmetics Ad, 1959

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:39:55 +0000

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Not quite as lifelike as those beauty salon-bust play sets from my childhood. Close, though.

From the March issue of Good Housekeeping.

Max Factor Cosmetics Ad, 1944

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 19:32:50 +0000

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The movie being plugged here is a by-the-numbers, low budget murder mystery rife with dated scene-chewing, improbable hair, and a nice opening scene set in a swank sorority house.

Speaking of hair problems, what in blazes IS that on that poor C-List starlet's head?!

From Life Magazine.

Sherbrooke Raincoat Ad, 1946

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 12:19:15 +0000

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Swatches of simulated silk and suit-swallowing sleeves courtesy of six sitting sheet-slitters!

From the September issue of Harper's Bazaar.

Quick Home Permanent Ad, c1955

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:31:54 +0000

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A hair treatment by any other name would smell as bad. :P

Howard Green/White House Dress Ad, 1946

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:12:54 +0000

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She looks a little apprehensive, and I can understand it. Those platforms, that long train. She's hoping the cocktail party doesn't involve stairs.

From the September issue of Harper's Bazaar.

Braemar Knitwear Ad, 1953

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 08:13:56 +0000

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I personally have never appreciated this so-called artist "Michiz" (?), nor their green-skinned alien models who keep beaming down to Earth and seducing OUR men!! >:

From the April 1st issue of The New Yorker.

Shulton Cosmetics Ad, c1965

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:55:24 +0000

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No visual reference to Christmas at all, except for the giant red bow. That's why I don't feel ashamed posting this in July.

Probably from Good Housekeeping.

Vanity Fair Sleepwear Ad,1968

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:47:14 +0000

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Impressing my man with the Dance Of The Seven Granny Lampshades, like you do.

From Sports Illustrated magazine

Devastating/Parfums Anjou Ad,1946

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:08:40 +0000

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She looks awfully nonchalant for someone whose legs just got chewed clean off.

From the September issue of Harper's Bazaar magazine.

Catalina Swimsuit Ad, 1956

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 02:48:15 +0000

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Someone devised this pattern after their kid fell asleep on some gumballs and they melted.

From the May issue of Better Homes & Gardens.

Duplex/Sanchilla Rayon Ad, 1946

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:00:03 +0000

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That poor thing's cinched at the waist like a trash bag. o_0 Nice hat, though.

From the September issue of Harper's Bazaar.

American Optical/Flame Eyeglass Ad, 1955

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 07:39:08 +0000

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You just know one of these decorator clip things was doomed to end up in your bowl of tomato bisque or between your typewriter keys at some point.

From the April issue of Sunset magazine.

Fashion Frocks Ad, 1943

nobody@ipernity.com (amylsacks) — Fri, 22 May 2020 05:21:52 +0000

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"130 stunning styles" for the college graduate who wants to look like her own Great-Great Aunt. :/

From the May issue of Motion Picture Hollywood Magazine.