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Vintage ads

Don’t get too excited. We’re not talking about the Swedish Bikini Team here.

So, Paul Jones is proud of his giant bust:

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After many such ads throughout 1936 and 1937, the bust has reduction surgery:

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And then is almost easy to miss entirely:

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The bust disappears altogether at the end of 1937:

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To make a triumphant return in early 1938:

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Before disappearing again for the remainder of the year:

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Ad of the week: Martin’s

by Michael Dietsch on January 28, 2011 · 0 comments

in Scotch,Vintage ads

From the May 10, 1937, issue of Life magazine.

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Hm. Odd subtext here.

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Ad of the week: Ushers

by Michael Dietsch on January 21, 2011 · 1 comment

in Scotch,Vintage ads

From the December 1958 issue of Playboy magazine (I read it for the ads):

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Love the use of spot color in this.

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Ad of the week: Vat 69

January 14, 2011

A vintage ad for Vat 69 blended scotch.

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Ad of the week: Teacher’s Highland Cream

January 7, 2011

A vintage ad for Teacher’s Highland Cream blended scotch.

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Ad of the week: Ruinart père et fils

December 31, 2010

From Vanity Fair, 1/35: Cheers! Here’s to a happier 2011.

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Ad of the week: Bowl of Christmas

December 24, 2010

Zoom!

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Ad of the Week: Enjoy Your Turkey and Whiskey!

November 24, 2010
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Ad of the week: White Rock

November 19, 2010

Vintage ad for White Rock mineral water, from 1937 issue of Life magazine.

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