Saturday, February 25, 2012

A Look Back at 68 Years Ago

Looking through a 1944 Woman's Home Companion that I got off Ebay for the cover, I really loved the old ads, and thought I would share.

 This first one really caught my eye, because I have the exact same problem!!!


It was a toothpaste ad. Who knew that is all it takes???


This next article was about how to fix up your home with a few dollars.
"A dash of ingenuity, plus a few dollars wisely spent, will make your rooms as new as autumn 1944."



"Add sparkle to an old sofa with a row of round fat cushions, three at one end, two at the other."


"A dreary carpet will blossom with the addition of a white cotton string scatter rug. Use one, as we have here, to pull a group of furniture together--in front of a mantel or in front of the couch."


"Don't hide your favorite china in the china closet. If you have a pretty tea set, or an old tureen, or group of cups and saucers you're fond of, bring them into the living room and display them proudly with your books."
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These next two ads acknowledge WWII, from 1939 to 1945, and how it affects their products. 


Here's the full page ad for silver, and below the closeup of their explanation. 







I want my figure to be ready... but the ad doesn't say ready for what....

Oh Yeah! The Madonna look........


Hope you enjoyed this look back in time.

I am joining


7 comments:

Sarah said...

Fun post! Thanks for sharing.

Diane said...

This post was so much fun - I loved reading it. Thank you for that travel back in time!

Tracy F. said...

What fun! Brings back memories of reading my mother's magazines, when I was a little girl.

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

Cute post! I am 68 and enjoyed!:-)

The Tablescaper said...

Very neat post! Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.

- The Tablescaper

Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} said...

Hello, Pat! I just took a stroll through your wonderful blog! I love your answers to the quiz and seeing the ads during war time!
Best to you!, Barbara

Jaybird said...

Funny...I just bought a set of the Danish Princess silver in a garage sale. It really is beautiful! Do you mind if I print the story to go with it??
Great post!
J