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curious pop cultural artifacts from america's awkward earlier years

Tag: 1950s

better living for everyone

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 20, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, gasolineLeave a comment on better living for everyone

positive masculine support

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 20, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, men, underwearLeave a comment on positive masculine support

pure white sparkling dextrose

aka corn syrup

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 20, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, foodLeave a comment on pure white sparkling dextrose

a female savage in a jungle of intrigue

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 20, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, moviesLeave a comment on a female savage in a jungle of intrigue

the serious business of attending classes

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 19, 2025Categories magazinesTags 1950s, college, fashion, menLeave a comment on the serious business of attending classes

whether she knows what she’s talking about or not–she’s amusing

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 17, 2025Categories magazines, peopleTags 1950s, sexism, womenLeave a comment on whether she knows what she’s talking about or not–she’s amusing

ummm — what a difference!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 17, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, cereal, kidsLeave a comment on ummm — what a difference!

an unexpected sparkle

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 17, 2025April 17, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, Bell Telephone, kidsLeave a comment on an unexpected sparkle

safe for delicate tissues

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 17, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, bad science, womenLeave a comment on safe for delicate tissues

report on 10 bad girls

Report On Bad Girls 1.Report On Bad Girls 2.Report On Bad Girls 3.

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories magazinesTags 1950s, bad science, sexismLeave a comment on report on 10 bad girls

the 200 pound pig smelled me

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories adventure, magazinesTags 1950s, male fantasyLeave a comment on the 200 pound pig smelled me

easy as falling off a log

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, musicLeave a comment on easy as falling off a log

moths are present in practically every household

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, jobsLeave a comment on moths are present in practically every household

people must eat!

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, jobsLeave a comment on people must eat!

the world’s most ribald sultan

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories magazinesTags 1950s, sexismLeave a comment on the world’s most ribald sultan

guided missiles, etc.

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 15, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, jobsLeave a comment on guided missiles, etc.

the world’s greatest hunt

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on April 10, 2025Categories ads, humor, magazinesTags 1950s, sexismLeave a comment on the world’s greatest hunt

valentine special!

$50 in 1952 would be about $600 in 2025.  I actually have a Lane Cedar Chest from the 1940s thats pretty similar to the one pictured middle bottom.

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on February 14, 2025Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, furnitureLeave a comment on valentine special!

a new concept of merchandising

Shopping center 1954 1.Shopping center 1954 2.Shopping center 1954 3.

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 9, 2024Categories magazinesTags 1950s, future warning, shoppingLeave a comment on a new concept of merchandising

wavy lines

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on December 7, 2024December 7, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, technology, tvLeave a comment on wavy lines

zestfully seasoned

Theyve been making deviled ham since 1868! who knew?

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on October 23, 2024October 23, 2024Categories ads, magazinesTags 1950s, deviled hamLeave a comment on zestfully seasoned

Too many dissenting scientists…

must you quit smoking?
Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on October 23, 2024Categories magazinesTags 1950s, cancer, debate, healthLeave a comment on Too many dissenting scientists…

presents

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories humorTags 1950s, womenLeave a comment on presents

how many communists in your state?

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories politicsTags 1950s, communists, redsLeave a comment on how many communists in your state?

beer belongs

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1950s, beerLeave a comment on beer belongs

he’s only a child

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1950s, castoria, laxativeLeave a comment on he’s only a child

beach-head

Screenshot
Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1950s, vaselineLeave a comment on beach-head

homes of tomorrow

Author punkrockbitch_j21wngPosted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Categories adsTags 1950s, 1973, futurismLeave a comment on homes of tomorrow

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