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Ad – 1906: Washburne Fasteners

Published on January 27, 2022

Posted in: Around the Home, Fashion & Clothing

Washburne Fasteners ad that appeared on page 23 of the June 2, 1906, publication of the Saturday Evening Post.

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Ad – 1911: Stewart’s Duplex Safety Pins

Published on October 7, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Stewart's Duplex Safety Pins ad that appeared on page 70 of the January 1911 publication of McCalls magazine.

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Ad – 1949 – Ripon Loafer Sox

Published on March 8, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing, Holidays

Ripon Loafer Sox , Christmas, Life, November 28, 1949, page 50.

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Ad – 1945: Enger-Kress Leather Billfold Wallets

Published on March 8, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing, Holidays

Enger-Kress Leather Billfold Wallets Christmas Ad, Life, December 3, 1945, page 143.

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Ad – 1920: Protecto Rubber Sanitary Bloomers

Published on March 4, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Protecto Rubber Sanitary Bloomers Ad, Dry Goods Economist, February 21, 1920, page 276.

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Ad – 1908: Paris Sock Garters

Published on March 4, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Paris Sock Garters by A. Stein Ad, Cosmopolitan, October 1908, page 201.

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Ad – 1908: Man-Tailored Walking Skirt

Published on March 4, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Man-Tailored Walking Skirt Ad by Kalamazoo Suit, Cosmopolitan, October 1908, page 168.

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Ad – 1908: Mermaid Bathing Bust and Abdominal Supporters

Published on March 4, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Mermaid Bathing Bust and Abdominal Supporters, Evening World, May 26, 1908, page 9.

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Ad – 1906: BVD Underwear

Published on March 4, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

BVD Underwear Ad, Saturday Evening Post, June 2, 1906, page 19.

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Ad – 1972: Vibra-Bra by American Image

Published on March 4, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Vibra-Bra by American Image Ad, Mademoiselle, June 1972, page 177.

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Ad – 1953: Jail-Jamas

Published on March 4, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Thoresen's Jail-Jamas Ad, Esquire, May 1953, page 141.

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Ad – 1958: Potato Sack Dress

Published on March 4, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Potato Sack Dress Ad, American Legion Magazine, December 1958, page 52.

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Ad – 1940: Snappy Clothes Shop

Published on March 3, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Snappy Clothes Shop ad from the September 26, 1940 issue of the Troy Times Record.

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Ad – 1940: Van Heusen Shirt

Published on March 3, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Van Heusen shirts ad for Kern's. From the January 26, 1940 issue of the Detroit Free Press.

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Ad – 1906: Buster Brown Shoes

Published on March 3, 2021

Posted in: Fashion & Clothing

Vintage ad for Buster Brown Shoes that appeared in the August 3, 1906 issue of the Falls City Tribune.

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