It has come to my attention that I have NEVER done a vintage Christmas Advertising post (I have done catalogs as you just recently saw, but never print ads). How this is possible is beyond me as I have done almost every other season since I launched this blog in 2012. Oh well whatever my reasonings, it is officially here now!

Let’s take a look friends!

1950s Retro Christmas Card — Source: Etsy

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1930s-1950s Vintage Christmas Advertising

Take the train to see the Christmas windows and to arrive safely at your holiday destination. A 1940s New York Central train advertisement.

1940s vintage Christmas ad for New York Central Trains featuring a 1940s family taking the train at Christmas Time

Source: eBay

If you love Fruitcake (not me) then this Betty Crocker December 1957 vintage ad with baking recipe is just for you!

Further Reading: Vintage Christmas Baking Ideas from the 1950s

Vintage 1957 Betty Crocker Christmas Fruitcake Print Ad featuring a 1950s Baking Recipe for Fruitcake

Source: Etsy

Give the gift of a beautiful 1955 Cadillac as seen in this vintage 1950’s Automobile print ad.

1955 CADILLAC vintage print ad featuring a 1950s couple at Christmas Time

Source: Etsy

“The meat makes the meal”. A 1936 SWIFT’S PREMIUM Meats advertisement for Christmas hams, bacon and chicken.

Source: eBay

1948 Jantzen Sweaters Ad featuring some really cute 100% virgin worsted wool sweaters. How toasty warm!

Further Reading: “Jantzen Makes the Finest Sweaters”-1940s & 1950s Vintage Jantzen Ads

1948 Jantzen Sweaters Ad featuring 100% wool sweaters and a couple kissing in the window.

Source: Etsy

Making your gingerbread houses and your holiday pies are easier with Durkee’s famous foods. A 1950s vintage ad.

1950s Vintage Christmas Ad for ingredients for Gingerbread houses and Holiday Pies.

Source: eBay

3 out of 4 men confess: “I don’t have a comfortable chair!”. 1957 BarcaLounger Christmas print ad.

Vintage 1957 BarcaLounger Christmas Print Ad. 1950s Mid Century Furniture Ad

Source: Etsy

1940s vintage ad for a Recordio. A recording radio-phonograph. How cool!

I have never heard of a Recordio? Have you? Share if you have in the comments section below.

Further Reading: Vintage Radio Advertising

1940s Vintage ad for a Recordio-A recording radio-phonograph featuring an illustration of a family gathered around the radio and the Christmas Tree.

Source: Etsy

“Make this an extra-special Christmas with a Hamilton Watch”. 1947 vintage ad.

Further Reading: Vintage Watch Ads- The Original Tick Tock

1947 Hamilton Watches Vintage Advertisement featuring a family singing around the piano.

Source: Etsy

“Canada Dry-Yours for Happier Holidays”. Mmmm I love Canada Dry Ginger Ale and this cute 1950s Christmas ad.

1951 Canada Dry Christmas Ad featuring bottles of Canada Dry around a Christmas Tree. The perfect Christmas Drink.

Source: Etsy

“Merry Fragrant Christmas”. 1947 Coty Cosmetics advertisement featuring all the different styles and fragrances you could purchase as Christmas gifts.

1947 Coty Cosmetics vintage ad illustration for Christmas time gift ideas

Source: Etsy

Season’s Greetings from R-J-Reynolds Tobacco Company the makers of Camel Cigarettes and Print Albert Smoking Tobacco. 1930s vintage ad.

1930s BIG Vintage Camel Prince Albert Cigarette Santa Christmas Art Print Ad

Source: eBay

“What’ll You Have?”. A 1951 Pabst Blue Ribbon ad featuring a very odd decision to showcase the beer with some wooden Christmas caroller dolls and Christmas treats. Okay then!

1950s Pabst blue ribbon ad featuring christmas caroller dolls and christmas cookies with beer by a Christmas Tree

Source: eBay

“Christmas Time is Toy Time. Give American Toys”. Vintage 1946 American Toy Institute ad.

Vintage 1946 American Toy Institute Print Ad

Source: Etsy

Nothing says love at Christmas time like gifting your special gal silverware. HA! A 1947 Community Silverware Advertisement.

1947 Community Silverware Vintage Advertisement featuring a couple kissing under the mistletoe

Source: Etsy

Nescafe coffee – “Warm welcome for holiday callers with this quick, delicious coffee!”. 1949 vintage ad.

Nescafe coffee 1949 original vintage ad.

Source: eBay

Thanks for dropping by and please share in the comments section what your favourite advertisement was.

Further Reading: Vintage Christmas 1920s-1960s (Archived Blog Posts)

Stay safe and take care!

Liz

Fall is here! Three cheers for Fall! Who does not love the season of autumn where everything smells like pumpkin spice and pumpkin beer? Well maybe people who don’t experience the changing of the seasons (sorry friends), but over here in Toronto we sure do get Autumn and I love everything about it.

1953 1950s vintage photo of a young woman with pumpkins and squash in a fall setting

Source: Pinterest

For today’s post, I’m going to be sharing lots of different kinds of vintage advertising that represents Fall from the 1940s & 1950s. Let’s see what I found, shall we?

Note: I just did a PART 2 post (Sept 22nd, 2022) that you can read HERE.

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Autumn Vintage Advertising from the 1940s & 1950s

1950 Kraft’s Fall cheese fiesta vintage print ad.

OH MY GOSH I LOVE THIS AD especially for the Velveeta (that was our special occasion cheese as a kid). A slice of cheese in apple pie is my mom’s go to topping and don’t get me started on cheese on top of cauliflower..YUM! Now I need some cheese.

1950s vintage advertising: 1950 Kraft's Fall Cheese Fiesta featuring all the cheeses Kraft makes or imports.

Source: eBay

Now it’s a Planters Fall fiesta! Fun 1950s print ad featuring the iconic Mr. Peanut.

1950s Vintage Ad: Planters Peanuts Fall Fiesta ad from the 1950's featuring all kinds of nut products.

Source: eBay

Greyhound presents a great Fall round-up of TRAVEL BARGAINS! Fun 1950s vintage ad for Greyhound bus featuring a cowgirl looking for an adventure.

1950s vintage advertisement for Greyhound bus fall bargains featuring an illustration of Fall leaves, a bus and woman on a horse.

Source: eBay

One of the best parts of this chillier season is the changing of the leaves, they can be just stunning! As you can see in this 1950s vintage ad for visiting western North Carolina in the Fall.

1950's Vintage ad for Visiting North Carolina during the fall due to the changing leaves.

Source: eBay

In my eyes nothing says Fall / Autumn like pumpkin pie..yum! Especially since Canadian Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away. A 1951 Reddi-Wip print ad.

1950s vintage ad for A 1951 Reddi-Wip print ad featuring a piece of pumpkin pie with whip cream on top and a cartoon talking about it.

Source: Etsy

1958 Seagrams Whiskey-7 Crown vintage ad. “Great pleasures of the great American Autumn“. That is a lot of “Greats”.

1950s vintage Ad for a 1958 Seagrams Whiskey-7 Crown vintage ad. "Great pleasures of the great American Autumn"

Source: eBay

Fall Fashion Love – Gabardine! A 1946 Selby Shoes vintage ad featuring the most stunning 1940s shoes and how about our stylish lady in her fashionable frock?

Which of the shoes do you love? Share in the comments section below.

1946 Selby Shoes Vintage Ad, 1940's Fashion, Retro Shoes, Vintage Shoe Ad

Source: Etsy

“Rely on Reliance” Fall Cleanup Reliance Garments, 1944. Fall & Winter fashions for men.

Fall Cleanup Reliance Garments 1944. 1940s vintage ad featuring men's plaid shirts

Source: Pinterest

1948 Packard print ad featuring a lovely fall scene in the background. Nice car!

1940s vintage ad for a 1948 Packard print ad featuring a lovely fall scene in the background.

Source: eBay

What a pretty 1940s matchbook, advertising The historic Falmouth Hotel in Portland, Maine. I would 100% pick this up and put it in my pocket and I don’t even smoke!

1940s vintage advertising - a 1940s matchbook for the The Historic Falmouth Hotel, Maine in Autumn, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine Matchbook

Source: eBay

While not a vintage ad it was too cute to not share. A October 1968 ‘Jack and Jill’ Magazine for boys and girls featuring pumpkins, corn and chipmunks?? That last add on I don’t get. Do you?

1960s vintage magazine for Jack and Jill The Better Magazine for Boys and Girls October 1968 featuring a pumpkin carved with corn and chipmunks

Source: Etsy

I hope you enjoyed browsing these fun vintage ads featuring the lovely season of Autumn. Share in the comments section below what ad you loved the best!

Tag: 1940s