1930s
Not ever to dance again
Is the ad implying that one of her legs got infected from a dirty bandage and had to be amputated? Or perhaps a foot? Because that's the only reason I can think of why she'll never dance again.
Pittsburgh Press - Nov 8, 1936
Posted By: Alex - Wed Dec 13, 2017 -
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Category: Advertising, 1930s
W. T. Benda, Mask Maker
More info here.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Dec 07, 2017 -
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Category: Disguises, Impersonations, Mimics and Forgeries, Eccentrics, 1930s, Face and Facial Expressions
Follies of the Madmen #337
This seems to elide the whole issue of whether a stepchild SHOULD be treated badly! It's just a given!
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Nov 27, 2017 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Children, 1930s, Face and Facial Expressions
Follies of the Madmen #334
Suits for brawlers or bullies only?
UPDATE: now unfortunately hidden behind THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE paywall.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 11, 2017 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Fashion, 1930s
Mystery Gadget 53
What is going on inside this giant potato?
The answer is here.
And after the jump.
More in extended >>
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 04, 2017 -
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Category: Technology, 1930s
Follies of the Madmen #332
Wait a minute--this is my own tire on my own car that is being represented as a hideous criminal killer! And since I, the driver, am responsible for my own tires, I must be a hideous criminal killer too!
Way to make your customers feel good about themselves!
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Oct 29, 2017 -
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Category: Anthropomorphism, Business, Advertising, Corporate Mascots, Icons and Spokesbeings, Products, 1930s, Cars
Shadowgraph measures beauty
It's interesting that they always have the contestants stand at a slight angle. You'd think it would be easier to have them stand facing the shadowgraph, in order to standardize the measurements.
Minneapolis Star - July 25, 1939
Chicago Tribune - July 24, 1939
Bristol Daily Courier - July 27, 1939
Posted By: Alex - Fri Oct 20, 2017 -
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, 1930s
Tony Sarg
Tony Sarg, "America's Puppet Master," did some weird stuff, among which were early Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloons; the cartoon below; and his inflatable beach monster on Nantucket.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Oct 12, 2017 -
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Category: Puppets and Automatons, Cartoons, 1920s, 1930s
Follies of the Madmen #327
Dogs appreciate fresh breath.
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Oct 02, 2017 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Hygiene, Dogs, 1930s
House Wrapped in Cellophane
Apparently, Christo had a predecessor.
Source of image.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Sep 28, 2017 -
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Category: Architecture, Domestic, Publicity Stunts, 1930s
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