From 1947: When You're In Love

Such an enchanting and beautiful ad.  I love it.

 According to one of my favorite sites, Fragrantica, Muguet des Bois is the work of nose Henri Robert, who created another of my favorite scents, Cristalle.

From 1947: The Next Time You Think "Meatloaf," Be Sure To Think "Prem"

July 1947

"Prem" is the Sanskrit word for "love," but something tells me that that is not the meaning behind the name of this product.

Be sure to double-click the graphic to get the full story on how the wonderfully delicious world of Prem can enrich your dinner table. It seems that Prem consists of some gelatinous mix of pork and beef by-products, suitable for a wide variety of meal options.

Should you want to make your own Prem mini-loaves for supper tonight, there's a convenient recipe right there for you housewife types. Be sure to note the detail about serving cauliflower topped with slivered almonds!

Hey, they have french-fried onions, too, so things can't be that bad!

Triple Blech.

McCall's

February 1947

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From 1946-1947: A Capricious Carmine With A Tender Passion! (Hey, Leave Laverne And Shirley Out Of It, Revlon!)

Truly stunning ad.

All of Revlon's ads up through the 2000s have been memorable ones. Unfortunately, the company has made a number of bad management decisions, most recently to eschew their wildly popular advertising with models like Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer in favor of actresses of the moment. The move has backfired for Revlon and very nearly put the former stalwart of the cosmetics industry out of business. Revlon seems to have realized their mistake and recently hired Elle MacPherson as the face of Revlon, but industry insiders feel that it is too little, too late. It's a real shame.

Modeling for Revlon gave a boost to the careers of such notable faces as Lauren Hutton, Shelley Hack, Cindy Crawford, Dorian Leigh, Veronica Webb, Milla Jovovich, Tatjana Patitz, Claudia Schiffer, and Suzy Parker.

Look at that elegant little gift set in the ad!

Wouldn't that be just perfect under your Christmas tree?

A MARVELOUS look at Revlon's advertising from the 1980s.

From 1947: Building Up America's Future...The Bovine Way!

Just feed Lil' Junior that tasty beef, straight out of the can.  And be sure to pour whatever Beefy Juices remain all over his zwieback for extra all-American goodness.

Get a supply today!

From 1947: Better Living... Brought To You By The Magic Of Trans Fats

This one's a double-clicker for sure.

I know how much you guys like the old-timey recipes (as much as I do!), and I know that you all have a hankering for some eggs stuffed with liverwurst, but are unsure as to how to make that dream dish come true in your own kitchens.  Well, wonder no more!

Every Good Boy Deserves Firearms

December 1947

Popular Science magazine

As always, double-click the graphic if you want a lovely large version.