amylsacks' photos with the keyword: plastic
Koppers Plastic/Polystyrene Ad, c1954
17 Nov 2020 |
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Ah, yes... the majestic elephant herds of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!
More about the history of Dylite, etc. if you're in the mood to feel even more depressed about the future here .
(Probably originally from Time magazine.)
Prolon Melmac Dinnerware Ad, 1957
02 Apr 2011 |
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It's either the upscale or downscale version of Melmac. I'm not sure which. From June's Good Housekeeping.
Formica Laminated Plastics Promo, c1955
19 Jun 2011 |
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I wish I knew enough about design history to pinpoint the date for this a little better.
And scoff if you must, but... "Wanke Panel Co." is now known as "Wanke Cascade." They still have locations in North Portland and Washington State.
One side of a fold-out.
Swanite Garden Hose Ad, 1950
06 Apr 2012 |
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Young Mrs. Swan wasn't afraid to wear slacks even in the front yard! She didn't care what the neighbors thought, because her perfect landscaping spoke for itself.
From the the March issue of Sunset magazine.
Melmac Ad, 1957
24 Jun 2012 |
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"But, Mom! This coat's too hot for summertime!"
"Just hush and worship the magic plastic discs, Susie!"
(And, from the last three pics featuring humans, do you get the feeling that one woman did all the modeling for every ad that appeared in the Fifties? Yeah, me too.)
Clipped from the June issue of Good Housekeeping magazine.
Royalon Melmac Dinnerware Ad, 1958
03 Dec 2012 |
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Oh, just a few crumbs of painted plaster cherub and a tiny bit of silk fern for me, please. I had a big lunch. Really!
From the April issue of House Beautiful magazine.
Brookpark Melmac Ad, 1959
24 Dec 2012 |
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Nah. What she's really wishing for is a family member who'd load and unload the dishwasher without constant prodding.
From the November 30th issue of Life magazine.
General Electric Countertop Ad, c1953
18 Apr 2013 |
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"Textolite." It's 20th Century American shorthand for, We're selling something just different enough from Formica™ to avoid a lawsuit.
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