Sidestepping Life's Pitfalls

All you need to do is smoke the right brand and save money on haircuts with those thrifty newfangled 1940s gadgets.

Shiny, Clean & Bright

The promise of cleanliness. The promise of brightness. The promise of all things good and new. Brought to you by the 1940s and 50s.

Brainwashed: Without Phosphates

A 1970 ad from the Amway Corporation... kind of a rarity as I always assumed they found sellers and customers through word-of-mouth-recruitment. (Word of advice about these folks: Listen politely and nod your head... Just don't drink their Kool Aid.)

Foaming Condensed Ultramarine Crystal Suds

1950s and 1960s detergent and cleanser boxes from my collection.

Cigar Bands, Tin Cans, Boxes & Banks.

Some metallic items from my collection. Collected from points east and west, north and south.

Repellants, Detergents & Polish

Some items from my personal collection. Found at flea markets, garags sales and (of course) eBay.