Here are the last pages from the old guy's scrapbook of old car ads! These last illustrated automobile ads from the early 1900s include 8 pages of Willys Knight Automobile ads that appear to be from the 1920s, a Stutz automobile ad which...
Here are four more pages scanned from the 25th anniversary program of the St. Louis Municipal Opera (now known as The Muny).
The Zodiac Cocktail Lounge and Bar at the Chase Park Hotel advertised Neil Bondshu and his Society Orchestra, Mary Raye and Naldi, Don Tannen (Russian Comedy Song Star), and “Snow White” Sensational Wizard of Tap with Bobby Swain and his “Note-ables”. Entertainment nightly with Joe Karnes and Betty Barr (satirical songs and piano styling). This was probably my favorite advertisement of these pages, because they really gave me a flavor for the type of WWII nightlife and entertainment available here in St. Louis.
Here are more St. Louis beer and brewery advertisements and the synopsis of The Great Waltz from the 1943 St. Louis Municipal Opera Program.
Advertisers in these pages included: Falstaff Brewing Company, Manhattan Coffee, Efficiency Service Co (employment specialists), Griesedieck Brothers Brewing Company, The Circus Snack Bar at the Forest Park Hotel, and the Gaylord Container Corporation.
These 4 pages of the 1943 St. Louis Municipal Opera Program were a little less blatantly patriotic, but such a preponderance overall of beer advertisements and funeral parlors! In today’s modern theater program, you might find one advertisement for a Mausoleum, but not so many… it reminds me that 1943 was the thick of World War II when peoples’ husbands, sons, fathers and friends were coming home in body bags or not at all.
Here are ads for Franklin cars and Essex cars. I think, judging by the ladys’ cloche hats in the Essex automobile advertisement, that these old car ads are from the very early 1920s.
I don’t ever want to have kids, but reading these 1960s baby shower cards just cheers me up! They’re so positive and cute, and fun to say:
A gift for someone Who is due – Hope Baby will like it… And YOU will, too!
Best of luck to all of you, Mom and Dad and Someone New
This shower gift is just for you, and in it you will find, a shower of very good wishes, the warm and friendly kind.”
Discover the art of ironing with an IronRite Ironing Machine. This guide covers everything from basic items like handkerchiefs to complex garments, complete with scans from the original manual.
Uncover essential ironing hints and tips to maintain your vintage clothing’s charm, featuring unique techniques with the 1940s IronRite Ironing Machine. Learn the art of steaming velvets, protecting buttons, eliminating wrinkles, and more to preserve the timeless elegance of your vintage collection. Embrace sustainable chic practices and keep the beauty of bygone eras alive with every lovingly cared-for piece.
Here are some miscellaneous papers found in the IronRite envelope. They include 2 illustrated instruction sheets on how to change the muslin cover, as well as some handwritten notes which seem to be instructions for oiling and making a starch...
These next few pages wrap up the instructions on how to iron with the IronRite model 80 or 85. They cover how to iron lingerie, boys shirts, mens shirts, slacks, jeans, pajamas, contour sheets, and slip covers. It even covers how to fold shirts...
Explore the fascinating “history of ironing and clothing care” with insights from the 1940s IronRite Manual. Discover how ironing has evolved from a simple task to a crucial part of personal hygiene and fashion, highlighting the aesthetic and health benefits of well-pressed garments. Join us on a journey through the manual, revealing the technological advancements in garment care and the cultural significance of ironing.
I’m trying to sell this IronRite Model 85 from the late 1940s… but may as well scan the instruction manual and paperwork in the mean time!
Here is the envelop and the front and back cover for the instruction manual. Pages coming soon.
Here are 6 pages of ads for the Anderson Electric Car models 71, 72 and 76. Included are specs for the four passenger Brougham Model 71 and the three passenger Convertible Model 76. I think these electric cars look like Cinderella coaches, totally...
I really don't like making "scans of scans" but this was in with the loose papers that fell out of the scrapbook of old car ads as I was putting it up. It appears to be an advertisement for Moon Motor Company (the St. Louis division) on the back of...
Here is the front and back of a little advertisement from 1904 by Pope-Waverly Motors for the Model No. 36 electric speedwagon. Only $850 without the top and $900 with the top. The back of the pamphlet contains the specifications for this 1904 electric car, which included a 3 horsepower motor with 17 miles per hour maximum speed – “speedwagon” my arse!
Here are some ads for long-out of business automobile makers: Wills Saint Claire, Willys Knight, Winton, and Stutz. Stutz produced luxury automobiles, and this ad is clearly aimed towards the Edwardian mother. The Winton ad is from 1915. The Willys Knight ads appear to be from the 1920s, the model 70 was produced in 1927. I am not sure when the Whippet was produced. There are several pages of ads for Willys Knight sedans and autos. The Wills Sainte Claire ad features its Canadian Goose logo and this page contains 2 scanned ads.
Here’s various ads for Studebaker cars from the 1920s, the Pierce-Arrow French Brougham, Rauch & Lang worm drive, and Reo 5th and 6th cars and sedans (from 1913).
I can see why the Studebaker is such a classic. The luxurious illustrated advertisement style is distinct. Well bred dogs to go with a well bred car. Stylish women. These early 1920s Studebaker ads are all about luxury.
Here are 9 Packard car advertisements from the 1920s, including one for “Your 1925 Packard”. Several of these ads contain the slogan, “Ask the Man Who Owns One”.
Here are 4 illustrated ads for a 1920s Nash roadster, an early 1920s Overland Car, and 2 pages of ads for Maxwell Motors.
Dive into the elegance of early Marmon car advertisements from the early 1900s, showcasing the brand’s luxurious appeal and groundbreaking engineering. Known as “the easiest riding car in the world,” Marmon captured the spirit of the Golden Age with taglines like “Touring or Detouring, it’s all the same to a Marmon” and “Montreal or Miami, it’s all the same to a Marmon.” These ads reflect a time of innovation, sophistication, and the romance of the open road, making them a timeless piece of automotive history.
Explore a captivating collection of 1920s Lincoln automobile ads highlighting luxury, craftsmanship, and innovation. Featuring iconic models like the Berline Landaulet, Cabriolet, and 4 Passenger Coupe, these vintage ads capture the elegance and technological spirit of the roaring twenties, solidifying Lincoln’s status as a leader in the era’s luxury automotive market.
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