Nature’s air is best…

...for naked kite flying.

I know times have changed, but even back in the 1930s this must have struck people as odd.

Saturday Evening Post - 1930s. Source: All-American Ads — 30s

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Posted By: Alex - Thu Dec 15, 2022
Category: Advertising | 1930s

Comments

You really have to read the ad to figure out what it’s for. Is it for kites? A nudist resort? Turns out it’s for a home heating system. The naked people are just meant to catch your eye. 😊 Interestingly, you probably couldn’t get away with an ad like this today.

Posted by Brian on 12/16/22 at 03:15 PM

Great ad for same-sex marriage. Especially if you flip the image so the happy couple looks into a bright future.

Posted by Yudith on 12/17/22 at 07:30 AM

Right, Yudith. The image is further improved if you remove the kites and strings.

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 12/17/22 at 08:35 AM

Um, Yudith and Virtual, I think the kneeling one is a girl. Maybe 10-11? Hair is in a bun, her facial features are more delicate than her standing friend's.

Posted by Phideaux on 12/17/22 at 09:14 AM

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