Top Value Stamps, 1973
Toy Stories
Do you think just maybe the “Toy Story” movie folks may have found a little inspiration here, huh? There’s some nightmare fodder in that pair. Continue reading Toy Stories
Top Value Stamps, 1973
Walter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Company, 1912
Reaping what you sow
Look at that monstrous factory. It’s a classic example of successful American industry – thousands of men in buildings hundreds of feet long churning out tens of thousands of prize-winning farming machines yearly. Continue reading Reaping what you sow
Buick, 1966
When giant cars ruled the earth
Buick Automobiles for 1966 We’re talking back in the days when men were men, cars were cars, and women were models. In 1966, size was important. The catalog was oversized (10″ x 13″) because the cars were oversized, and how else would you convey the impact? Look at the dashboard on the Buick Riviera. I … Continue reading When giant cars ruled the earth
Crutchfield Electronics, 2010
3DTV – Fad? Or Fad?
I wish I could show you the cover of this 2010 Crutchfield catalog in person. Because it’s lenticular – 3D, like one of those funny old souvenir postcards. Continue reading 3DTV – Fad? Or Fad?
Stromberg-Carlson, 1921
Hello, Central? Give me Mr. Stromberg or Mr. Carlson!
A long, long time ago, when you wanted to make a phone call you couldn’t dial the telephone number yourself. Actually, you haven’t really “dialed” a number in ages either Continue reading Hello, Central? Give me Mr. Stromberg or Mr. Carlson!
National Cloak and Suit, 1913
Going a Bit Too Fur…
National Cloak and Suit, Fall/Winter 1913-1914 Once upon a time – say, over 100 years ago, groups like PETA didn’t exist and fashionable women wore furs. These two ladies look like influencers from a “Downton Abbey” episode – svelte and chic. The artist who drew them and the printer who printed these color pages did … Continue reading Going a Bit Too Fur…
Charles Williams, 1928
Yard Work
Some things never change. Grass grows. Grass must be cut. Continue reading Yard Work
Sears, 1993
Not Your Biggest Fan
Some designs are timeless. Some designs are of a moment. And sometimes that moment passes quickly. This ceiling fan, for example. Continue reading Not Your Biggest Fan
Sears, 1911
Outdoor Lives
It’s a safe bet that most of us spend a lot more time indoors in dry, air-conditioned comfort than our ancestors ever did. Continue reading Outdoor Lives
J. Peterman, 1995
Word Magic
J. Peterman: Booty Spoils & Plunder, 1995 Do you need any of this stuff? A jacket, a chair, a set of…basket-things. I doubt it. But read the copy – Go ahead, zoom in, I'll wait. Now. You still may not need it, but do want any of this? Aren't you at least a bit curious? … Continue reading Word Magic