A photo collection that shows some hilarious ads for the Holiday from LIFE magazine in the 1950s.
From Woolworth’s. From an advertisement for Woolworth’s appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFEGive a June Tan for Christmas. From an advertisement for the ultra violet Westinghouse Sun Lamp appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFEIf You Want To Be Kissed. From an advertisement for Arrow shirts appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFEThe Gift That Says ‘Merry Christmas’ to a Man’s Taste and Throat. From an advertisement for Kaywoodie pipes appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFEThe Huntington. From an advertisement for Sylvania Radio and Television appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFEThe Most Welcome Family Gift You Can Give. From an advertisement for Samson Foldaway Furniture (Shwayder Bros., Inc., Furniture Division) appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFEThe Surest Gift of All. From an advertisement for Wembley Nor-East Non-Crush Ties appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFEThis Precious Gift of Sleep. From an advertisement for Playtex (International Latex Corporation) appearing in the December 8, 1952 issue of LIFEDan-dan-dandy Gifts. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955Flash The Holiday Fun. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955Give a Woman a Real Gift of Sewing! From Singer Sewing Machine Company advertisement in the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFEHappy Holiday Motoring. Advertisement from the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFELo! How A Rose E’er Blooming. From an advertisement for Four Roses whiskey appearing in the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFENo Gift Quite Like It. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955O Tablecloth! From Singer Sewing Machine Company advertisement in the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFEThe Sparkling Drink That Says “Welcome!” From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955Wesson Fruitcake. From LIFE magazine, December 5, 1955Why Girls Kiss Santa Clauses. Advertisement from the December 5, 1955 issue of LIFEClock Radio Christmas. From an advertisement for Telechron Timers appearing in the November 26, 1956 issue of LIFEWhite Dreams. From an advertisement for the White Sewing Machine Corporation appearing in the November 26, 1956 issue of LIFEChristmas Means Stratolounger. From an advertisement for Futorian-Stratford Furniture Company appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFEGuaranteed White Christmas. From an advertisement for Fruit of the Loom Underwear appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFEHappy Family Lion Christmas. From an advertisement for Kodak appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFEJoyous Voices Sweet and Clear. From an advertisement for RCA-Victor appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFEMerry Christmas to Bill. From an advertisement for Norelco appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFEThe Gift That Goes Over Big. From an advertisement for Shwayder Bros. Inc., Folding Furniture Division appearing in the December 1, 1958 issue of LIFE
Discover more from Yesterday Today
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.