All-American Ads of the 50s (Sourcebook) (Multilingual Edition) by Jim Heimann

As McCarthyism swept across the United States and capitalism was king, white America enjoyed a feeling of pride and security that was reflected in advertising. Carelessly flooding society with dangerous misinformation, companies in the 50s promoted everything from vacations in Las Vegas, where guests could watch atomic bombs detonate, to cigarettes as healthy mood-enhancers, promoted by a baby who claims his mother feels better after she smokes a Marlboro. From The Worlds Finest Automatic Washer to the Cadillac which Gives a Man a New Outlook, youll find a colorful plethora of ads for just about anything the dollar could buy. Oh, and Have you noticed how many of your neighbors are using Herman Miller furniture these days? If only you could really travel back in time and pick up a few chairs for your collection...

From the Publisher Advertising in the Atomic Age A plethora of 1950s ads covering just about anything the dollar could buy, from Las Vegas vacations to cigarettes as healthy mood enhancers. More than a record of bygone products and campaigns, these colorful ads provide an evocative record of everyday American life when McCarthyism was rife and capitalism was king. As McCarthyism swept across the United States and capitalism was king, white America enjoyed a feeling of pride and security that was reflected in advertising. Carelessly flooding society with dangerous misinformation, companies in the 50s promoted everything from vacations in Las Vegas, where guests could watch atomic bombs detonate, to cigarettes as healthy mood-enhancers, promoted by a baby who claims his mother feels better after she smokes a Marlboro. From “The World’s Finest Automatic Washer” to the Cadillac which “Gives a Man a New Outlook,” you’ll find a colorful plethora of ads for just about anything the dollar could buy. Oh, and “Have you noticed how many of your neighbors are using Herman Miller furniture these days?” If only you could really travel back in time and pick up a few chairs for your collection... Edition: English, French, German All-American Ads of the 40s 60s All-American Ads 70s All-American Ads All-American Ads of the 80s All-American Ads of the 90s All-american Ads of the 2000s Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 82 201 189 254 333 38 Price $30 87 $38 07 $29 62 $32 46 $31 57 $31 21 no data no data no data no data no data no data