Monday, October 24, 2016

Vintage Advertising - Colgate's Talc Powder


From Woman's Home Companion, April, 1915.  Six months' worth at Google Books.  Wish talcum powder still came in pretty painted cans like this.

2 comments:

  1. Notice the pink bow on the cradle, and the fact that baby is referred to as "him"? Even as late as the 1950s, pink was considered a very "Forward" colour and suited for boys. Light blue was considered more demure and more suitable for little girls.

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  2. Yes, I remember reading something in "Modern Priscilla" from the 20's that pink was considered the bolder color.

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