1940s
Freckle-Proof Sun Mask
Another addition to our collection of weird masks.Note that this sun mask came with a "breather" tube.
Phildelphia Inquirer - Jan 21, 1940
Pittsburgh Press - Feb 25, 1940
Cassville Republican - Jan 18, 1940
Posted By: Alex - Fri Mar 16, 2018 -
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Category: Fashion, Headgear, 1940s
Dog Oscars
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Posted By: Paul - Sun Mar 04, 2018 -
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Category: Contests, Races and Other Competitions, Movies, Dogs, 1940s
Light Is Invisible
Original article here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Feb 17, 2018 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Science, Spaceflight, Astronautics, and Astronomy, 1940s
Mystery Illustration 67
What institution or organization typically offered these rather tasty-looking meals?
The answer is here.
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Posted By: Paul - Wed Feb 07, 2018 -
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Category: Food, 1940s
Women are teachable
A guide published by the Radio Corporation of America circa 1943.
Source: imgur via reddit.
Posted By: Alex - Sun Jan 28, 2018 -
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Category: Jobs and Occupations, Gender, Women, 1940s
The Trippel SG6
A German entry in the amphibious car sweepstakes.
It's the final car in the video parade below.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jan 21, 2018 -
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Category: Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Europe, Cars
Mystery Illustration 66
What's going on here?
The answer is at the link.
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Posted By: Paul - Thu Jan 18, 2018 -
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Category: Technology, 1940s
Follies of the Madmen #346
I was unaware that mermaids were lured by cigar smoke.
Full ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jan 12, 2018 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Cryptozoology, Tobacco and Smoking, 1940s
Mystery Gadget 55
What tha--?
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Posted By: Paul - Tue Jan 09, 2018 -
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Category: Animals, Technology, 1940s
Cavalcade of Jazz Beauty Pageant
There is very little historical information about the annual "Cavalcade of Jazz" festival held in Los Angeles at Wrigley Field. Surprising, in light of lots of appearances by big-name artists.But one thing is certain: they also held a beauty contest.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jan 05, 2018 -
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Category: Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Contests, Races and Other Competitions, Music, 1940s, 1950s
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