Vintage Ads: A Little Light Work
The battery-powered light we know as a flashlight earned its name by not working very well.
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Vintage Ads: Harley-Davidson and the Birth of a Legend
The model introduced in this 1913 ad proudly claimed to be the first motorcycle with a kick-starter.
Vintage Advertising: Dyeing to Please
How do you convince women in the 1950s to try your product when using it was seen as vain and unladylike?
Vintage Advertising: Shock Value
The first successful female ad writer broke ground by writing a tagline that was quite racy for 1911.
Vintage Advertising: Philips’ Tiny Music Revolution
Music became more personal and portable with the cassette player.
Vintage Advertising: Kodak’s Lasting Impression
A century before the iPhone, George Eastman and the Kodak camera brought on a revolution.
Vintage Ads: America Brightens Up with GE Mazda Bulbs
In 1909, General Electric made sure that two light bulbs burned alike.
Vintage Advertising: Coca-Cola
An alternative to morphine becomes a global sensation.
Vintage Advertising: Gillette Safety Razors Make the Cut
See how the new disposable Gillettes got the word out in the age of straight razors.
Vintage Ads: Elections in Advertising
Elections have been part of advertising for decades, and companies have used them to sell everything from clothing to radios to civic duty.
Vintage Ad: Bite-Sized Bread Model
The story behind the Sunbeam girl.
Vintage Ads: Travel in the 1950s
Whether it was by bus, plane, or train, these 1950s ads from The Saturday Evening Post showed that you could travel in style!
Vintage Advertising: Scott Toilet Paper Goes Negative
An early-20th century toilet paper company attempts scare tactics.
Vintage Ads: Tootsie Rolls
The delicious backstory of the humble Tootsie Roll.
Vintage Ads: Selling Health and Hygiene During the 1918 Pandemic
Over 100 years ago, people were concerned about the Spanish Flu and other germs, and advertisers were there to assure Post readers that their products would help protect them.
Vintage Ads: Putting on the Ritz
Introduced as an affordable snack during the Great Depression, Ritz quickly became a sensation.