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OK, so it’s not what you expected… But if you pronounce “toilet” in a frou-frou French way, you’ll be reminded that it’s intended meaning was not a bathroom fixture but rather the fixtures on a lady’s vanity.
Vintage women’s hair brush, comb and mirror sets from 1954 via Viva Vintage.
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That’s Debbie Reynolds, fishing — for compliments?
That’s still better than capri pants, don’t you think?
An old Italian ad for a “l’quido aromatica” (aromatic liquid) to cure lots of things… Circa 1914. Via The Tarnished Angels.
By borrowing a light from some guy, I guess. And thank heavens they found away to take care of my lips while I smoke! Excellent priorities, Mom.
A lovely vintage cigarette ad (1938) for Benson & Hedges Corn Tipped Virginia Rounds; via Lileks “Link” Tumblr. (Yes, I do have a Tumblr account I use now and then.)
Maybe a little too seriously… And is a toothbrush in your hair hygienic?
As far as I can tell from this 1936 newspaper advertorial, Vilma Gloss was the proprietress of a Milwaukee beauty or spa business. Oh, and if you’re an adolescent or older, please be careful not to disturb your skin elimination.
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Do you know how to handle the problem of wrinkly meat?
Ready to take a gamble?
Dear Diary, today I…?
What did you keep in your shoeboxes?
Ready to bat your lashes — or grow a faux mustache?
Remember Rabbit & Skunk & the Scary Rock?
Hey, those last three links are to posts of mine at my other sites; just sayin’.
Lucille Wilde wearing white on the cover of the December 1943 issue of True Story; Natural Color Photograph by Robert Keene.
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In that 1940s Hint Hunt tips booklet, the “easy and inexpensive trick for reducing” literally is playing a game of 52 pick-up — complete with graphic.
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“Just kill me now.”
Other possible titles for this post:
The Scales Of Injustice
What? And Ruin The Valentine’s Day Gift?
This 1955 ad for Borg scales found at A Christmas Yuleblog.
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