Showing posts with label mother. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mother. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

"Standard Plumbing Fixtures"



"'Standard' kitchen sinks, 'yard stick high,' provide comfort and prevent back-strain. How high is yours?"

Ad for the Standard Sanitary Mfg. Company of Pittsburgh, 1922

Saturday, November 22, 2014

"Mother, you're looking younger every day!"




"The secret of restoring and retaining a youthful complexion lies chiefly in the faithful and well-directed use of the proper sorts of face creams. The constant employment of creams by actresses in removing make-up is largely responsible for the clearness and smoothness of their skins."

Ad for Pompeian Night Cream, from 1923.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Sum-vil Brushes, for Every Household Need



"There is keen enjoyment found in using Sum-vil Friction Shower Bath Brushes. The Grown-Ups as well as the kiddies enjoy every minute of its refreshing action. Sum-vil Brushes cannot be procured in stores. They are specially priced and sold direct to you by our demonstrators who are calling in every neighborhood."

Sum-vil Brushes ad, 1922

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Kiddy Chair (Patented) - "Mother's Greatest Comfort"


"Kiddy Chair hangs on any chair, bed, bench, auto rail, etc. Folds into small space for carrying or packing."
Ad from 1922

Wednesday, November 25, 2009