The Saturday Evening Post – February 20, 1960
January 31, 2009
The Saturday Evening Post is a weekly post on Saturday in which I will share my favorite Satuday Evening Post Covers. This cover is by artist Thornton Utz, and titled “Snow Buffet Party”
More Great Tin Robots of the Space Age
January 31, 2009
I found these amazing old tin robots on the Alphadrome Robot and Space Toy Database. These old robots are incredible!
Atom Robot - Yoshiya 1964
Target Robot - Masudaya 1965
Electronic Remote Control Robot - Matsudaya 1960's
Winky Robot - Yonezawa 1960's
Laser Robot - Daiya 1968
Blink-a-Gear Robot - Taiyo 1969
Sparkling Mike the Robot - SNK 1960's
Robo Movido a Pilhas - Argentina 1960's
Three versions of the Television Robot by Alps 1960's
Original tin win up paddle foot bullet style. Note wire key 1950's
Conehead Robot - Yonezawa 1950's - 1960's
Machine Robot aka "Turn Signal Robot" - Horikawa 1963
Space Conqueror 5 - Daiya 1962
Mr. Planet - Yonezawa 1969
Three versions of Mr. Mercury - Yonegawa early 1960's
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Zoot Suit Kids – Chicago 1941
January 29, 2009
I’m obsessed with this.
Image: Library of Congress
Better Homes & Gardens Handyman’s Book – 1957
January 28, 2009
I found this amazing Better Homes & Gardens Handyman’s Handbook from 1957 at the Garage Flea Market this past weekend for $2. I love the illustrations!
Nothing like smoking a pipe and using a drill press while "Junior" and "Rover" watch!
They’re On To Me!
January 27, 2009
UFO & Rocket Inspired Design of the Space Age
January 25, 2009
The Space Age Museum has a great collection of UFO, rocket, and space craft inspired design. Check out some of my favorites below.
Orbit Rocket Toothpaste Tube
Electric Fan by Wonder-Aire - 1960's
Flying Saucer Tea Kettle - 1960's
Flying Saucer Table Lamp by Torino - 1970's
Infant Walker - Baby's Flying Saucer - 1950's
Electric Cooker - Party Chef by Cory - 1960's
Flying Saucer Ashtrays by Space Age Products - 1960's
Vacuum Cleaner by Hoover - 1970's
Rocket Bicycle by Monarch
Rocket Lawn Sprinkler by Allen Mfg
MAD Magazine’s Mad Men – 1960
January 24, 2009
The following Ad-Man feature is from MAD magazine circa 1960. This is from my own personal library.
How to be Well Groomed – PSA from 1949
January 19, 2009
This is great!
Vintage Hart Schaffner & Marx Ads
January 19, 2009
44th President elect, Mr. Barack Obama is being inaugurated tomorrow. Mr. Obama will wear a tuxedo made by Chicago based tailor Hart Schaffner & Marx. The business was started by Harry and Max Hart in 1872 as a small men’s clothing shop on State Street. Hart Schaffner & Marx has always manufactured it’s suits and menswear in union shops here in the United States of America. To celebrate Mr. Obama’s selection of Hart Schaffner & Marx and to support unionized labor, here is a look back at some great Hart Schaffner & Marx ads from the 1940’s – 1960’s. I found these on Ebay.
1961 - Photograph by Richard Avedon
1930’s Fashion of the Future
January 19, 2009
In the year 2000 A.D., instead of ties men will be fitted with telephones.
The Invisible Agent 