amylsacks' photos with the keyword: vintage advertising

You know you're in trouble when the coupon looks more flavorful than any of the desserts. From the April issue of Everywoman's Family Circle .

I've been to so many vintage shops, but I've never seen even one of these amazing action figures. :( From the November issue of Sunset magazine.

For happy occasions, have your tastebuds surgically removed before imbibing. From Sunset magazine.

Oh, and thanks to the theater mavens at Wikipedia for helping me pinpoint the year.

Someday, I'll admit to once not knowing that we also had a Vancouver on this side of the U.S.-Canadian border, but not today. Front and back sections of a fold-out.

Posted larger than original (postcard) size. Front and back of an envelope that held promotional recipe cards, published by Franz Bakery, Portland, Oregon.

Check out the party cracker in the lower left corner. We couldn't get the lion to lie down with the lamb, but at least Mary has persuaded the cat to party with the dog. (Other recipes in this last section: Cocoa Frosting For Mary's Cake and Chocolate Brownies.) I'm thinking that most of these recipes are still widely available out there, somewhere. However, if there's one I listed that interests you, just let me know and I'll be glad to post it for you.

What's more surreal? The family dressed like this outdoors in the middle of Winter-- or the fact that said underwear was actually sewn in the U.S.A? From the February issue of Good Housekeeping. Originally posted to flickr on 1/28/11.