All-American Ads of the 60s
$36

I've decorated the console  table with some Greenery a small snake plant and succulent and this transparent book holder for  daily inspiration this specific book that's on it right now is all about ads in the 60s I just  have this sort of affinity and appreciation for old school print ads they're genius in my opinion  I guess the appreciation comes from the Mad Me TV show I used to love with all the Artistry and  Creative Marketing expertise that had me inspired

As America transitioned from the Eisenhower years to a decade of extremes, the ’60s couldn’t help but exude optimism and promise as America continued to display an unbridled economic future. The advertisements of this era expressed these go-go years, when rock and roll reigned supreme and man reached the moon. Just around the corner societal changes would spark a revolution. With the consumerist euphoria of the fifties still going strong and the race to the moon at its height, the mood of advertising in the sixties was cheerful, optimistic, and at times, revolutionary. The decade’s ads touted perceived progress—such as tang and instant omelets - "just add water"—while striving to reinforce good old American values. Stars like Sean Connery, Woody Allen, Salvador Dalí, and Sammy Davis Jr. endorsed everything from bourbon to handmade suits in an attempt by Madison Avenue to urge Americans to open their wallets and participate in one giant consumer binge. Social change at the end of the era brought psychedelic swirls and liberated women and minorities to a newly conscious public. Keep an eye out for some of the more surprising and controversial ads—such as Tupperware billing its storage container as a "wifesaver." From forgotten cars, to cigarettes to food and much more, this colorful collection of print ads explores the wide, wonderful world of 60s Americana.

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