It's always fun to take a step back in time. Whenever I get out the stack of 1945 Saturday Evening Post magazines to peruse, I know I'm in for a little time travel fun.
The graphics themselves are so much fun, I love the WW II era patriotism. Lots of pictures of men in uniforms and women...wearing tap pants and bouncing out of bed. This ad was OVALTINE! She is guaranteed to 'wake up perky' if she drinks a cup of regular or chocolate flavor before retiring to bed.
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Here they are selling zippers, yes, you heard me right. A zipper for your corset! Every ad had a sub-message about buying war bonds, or if Americans couldn't buy the products due to war production how it would be available to them later. And, so Americans waited, and didn't have sugar or gasoline, and they didn't mind! Can you imagine that today?
I listen to Glenn Miller and his orchestra while crafting so of course I had to include the lyrics to the song, Kalamazoo! The 'Missus' up on the step ladder is sewing a rip in her window shade. The ad read that Scotch Brand cellulose tape was now doing 'wartime work' making bomb covers. Mending her shade will be so much easier with Scotch tape AFTER THE WAR IS OVER. Until then, Scotch tape is protecting our boys!
Oh look! She got a letter! He's coming home! She's at her dressing table getting ready. I love the old movies where every woman had a dressing table where she primped!
Home at last, and she has a bright white smile because she brushed her teeth with Pepsodent right before he got off the bus! The underlying story, did you notice? The prettiest pin up girl is the one who wrote to him and prayed for him, waiting for him...
AT HOME
In a word, AWESOME! I love vintage and this garland is way in the top. Well done, it's really beautiful, great job, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTammy. I LOVE your themes!!!! This is so cool!!!!!!!!!!! Jeez, you are a busy bee! Heading over to Meri's.....:)
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe.....LOVE LOVE these!! So amazing and pretty! Hope you have a sweet Friday Tammy! xo Holly
ReplyDeleteAwesome banner! Gives me an idea to make one for the kitchen with some old menu and recipes from your Victory Garden pamphlets that I have from my Grandmother. I think the name of them is "How to stretch your ration points" I loved her stories of her neighbors trading things for sugar rations!
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Linda
Oh, I love the pin up pictures! Your garland is darling!!! They were amazing times!!!
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I have an old magazine from that era that a I bought to get ideas for a scene I was writing for the History and Heritage Pageant...I decided to go with a U.S.O. show. The next year I wrote a scene about the local War Rationing Office and the gals who worked there. I included "commercials" from the magazine ads. Like Spam recipes, Cakes without butter,eggs or sugar. How to preserve your sheets and towels to last until the war is over, Not making unnecessary phone calls to grandma...etc. I have to say...I love that banner! You've given me an idea for a post...Life Magazine 1937 article on finding the Lost Plane. I could post some things from that magazine to show what else was going on in the world. Thanks, Tammy!
ReplyDeleteWow, those ads were incredible! Hard to believe anything that sexy was from so long ago!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so neat Tammy!! You are so creative, and I just love all the graphics! The best one is the last! ;) I need to get some of that Ovaltine!! Happy weekend to you! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteHow on earth do you craft this profusely? These are darling. I wonder if they let the boys and girls paint on the planes anymore? it is probably not PC....smiles...Renee
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I love Glenn MIller too! My niece adores the whole vintage hollywood/ pin-up look. At the moment she is planning her vintage wedding.
ReplyDeleteOh Tammy, what a cute post. Your tags are A-MAZING! I love the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Have you ever seen the movie about his life, with Jimmy Stewart? It was a great movie--loved it.
ReplyDeleteI love those graphics and what a cute idea to make a banner. You have such creative ideas, Tammy. THose ads are endearing and funny.Ovaltine and Pepsodent-Hmmmm I love them!
ReplyDeleteThis is simply amazing. You'd be welcome anytime to listen to some classic albums on my turn-style and craft with me, dear friend.
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ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing!! love those old graphics! Looks great!
Hugs,
Lynn
You made a lovely Pin up banner! What a treat to get to enjoy these pretty graphics. I love the patriotism, too. I sure feel so happy when I see this kind of wonderful crafting that you keep sharing! You are way too talented!
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Susie
The stories make this banner. I read it three times. I am captivated!
ReplyDeleteThat was a fine time in our nation's history when it comes to honor and dignity.
"And, so Americans waited, and didn't have sugar or gasoline, and they didn't mind! Can you imagine that today?' Ummmm....No way, no how....
Great pin-up garland! The ads from the WWII era seem to always have a war effort message in them. The whole country united in making sacrifices to make sure our troops had what they needed. And you're right, 'they didn't mind'. They were proud to do it. I know many today would still be proud to support their troops in any way needed, but I worry about the many young people who seem to have an attitude of entitlement. If we don't remember our history, we're sure to repeat it.
ReplyDeleteBett Grable was my fav pin-up gal. I would play with Betty paper dolls all day long.
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