1948 ... it's no more garbage!

1948 ... it's no more garbage!
Originally uploaded by x-ray delta one

Christmas Toy Seller from around 1912

Christmas toy seller (LOC)     
Originally uploaded by The Library of Congress
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Bain News Service,, publisher.

Christmas toy seller

[between ca. 1910 and ca. 1915]

1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.

Notes: Title from data provided by the Bain News Service on the negative.
Forms part of: George Grantham Bain Collection (Library of Congress).

Format: Glass negatives.

Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.

Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print

General information about the Bain Collection is available at hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.ggbain

Persistent URL: hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ggbain.18052

Call Number: LC-B2- 3329-3

1943 bras and garter belts

the 1940s-1943 bras and garter belts
Originally uploaded by april-mo
To give or wear yourself.

Opheliac by Alberich Mathews, Berlin

Opheliac
Originally uploaded by alberich mathews

"Kaiser-Frazer Cashes In"

"K-F Cashes In"
Originally uploaded by paul.malon
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AMERICAN BUSINESS KINGPINS
Automobile Makers, Henry Kaiser and Joseph Frazer from a 1947 issue of Fortune magazine. The Kaiser Frazer Corporation was the only new US automaker to achieve success after World War II, if only for a few years.

Hamlet 2 by Hernan Irastorza, Fotografo, Buenos Aires

Hamlet 2
Originally uploaded by Hernan Irastorza
Via Flickr:
image: Hernan Irastorza
and Make-up: Barbara Rizzuti

Detective Handbook

Detective Handbook By Franklin W. Dixon in consultation with Captain D.A. Spina
Originally uploaded by Wires In The Walls
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An original 1959 copy, it's basically a "how to" book on casting tire prints, setting up surveillance, dusting for fingerprints, finding out if you're being tailed.

A Stretching Tune-Up

* Originally uploaded by bluecut
Here's a simple stretch that you can do 3 times a day and sleep better at night.

Hot Japanese Girls

We can't tell you what this is from, or what is being said, but we think you'll like it anyway.

1950's Halloween Party

1950's Halloween Party
Originally uploaded by Neato Coolville
These two masked marauders want your money and your life.

Magnetic Power 1929

ralston university press 1929
Originally uploaded by Captain Geoffrey Spaulding
Utterly Amazing! The Way This Singular Book Can Give You MAGNETIC POWER In 24 Hours... Or No Cost!

Ralston University Press, 1929.

Babe Ruth, Boston Braves, April 1935

Babe Ruth Looking Pretty Sad
Originally uploaded by John McNab
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It's April 1935 and Babe Ruth is a player-coach for the lowly Boston Braves. He is 40 years old. He wants to manage the New York Yankees, but this will never happen. The greatest baseball player of all time isn't considered to be smart enough to be a manager.

This picture was taken before a Braves-Red Sox ehibition game.

On May 30, 1935, Babe Ruth played in his last professional baseball game.

Line-Up for Yesterday

R is for Ruth.
To tell you the truth,
There's just no more to be said,
Just R is for Ruth.

Ogden Nash, Sport Magazine, January 1949.

Ed Fox, Vol. 2

Taschen is a quality publisher. Books from this German publisher always are published using high quality materials. From the boards, the binding, the dust jackets, paper stock, and ink... Taschen has always delivered an exceptional product.


Ed Fox II is no exception. The dust jacket is thick with two tones of gloss for subtle variations that reflect when tilted. The boards of the book also use two tones of gloss, appearing solid blue at one angle but revealing a large "Ed Fox II" when tilted against the light. The paper stock is thick with the crisp ink travelling all the way to the edge of the paper.


However, the contents of this tome are really what sends it over the 5-star edge.


To begin, Ed Fox offers a three page text introduction (in English, German, and French). The State of the Feet Report. Ed Fox II is unapologetic adult erotica. He explains his attraction to female feet, eyes, and beauty while describing his various career roles and experiences photographing the female model. This introduction offers interesting philosophical questions and is not simply an obligatory artist bio.


Ed Fox II could also be described as an artistic collection of nude photography. But when compared to the aforementioned, this collection has an edge, more attitude, and is unabashedly sexual.


The most common theme in the photography is feet. Painted toes, tilted arches, and smooth soles spread flauntingly towards the camera... you'll get plenty. Most images focus on the foot, but include the rest of the model in the shot also - but not always. Most shots also include the feet of the model in the frame, but the occasional exception again exists. Regardless, Ed Fox knows what he's doing and here he's at the top of his game.

Ed Fox at his Ed Fox II book release party, autographing an ass. 

Toys. Yes, that kind. These accessories are put to stimulating use throughout. Not much is left for the imagination either; these are no mere hints of sexuality, but rather a bold celebration of it! Nothing here is disrespectful to the model, however. These models always appear confident, sensual, feminine, and assertive.


Ed Fox II is a daring adventurous collection of photography, glorifying the sexuality of the female - and specifically the beautiful female foot. This photographic essay can certainly be enjoyed by those that appreciate edgy artistic nudes. But if one is stimulated by the idea of a soft sole and yawning toes being pushed playfully close to the lens, then Ed Fox II may offer a tantalising glimpse into heaven itself.

Harpo Marx Sells Vodka

Harpo Pitches Vodka Originally uploaded by John McNab
An ad for Smirnoff Vodka from Time Magazine, Sept. 15, 1961, features Harpo Marx.

Tony the Tiger and Groucho, 1955

Tony and Groucho, 1955  Originally uploaded by John McNab

"You bet your life they're Gr-r-reat!"

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In 1955, Groucho Marx hosted the fourth most watched television show in America, "You Bet Your Life," with 12.5 million viewers a week, meaning he could sell Frosted Flakes to kids.

Dating from a time before eHarmony

Play Guitar in 7 Days

Week-Old Shredder   Originally uploaded by Wires In The Walls

PLAY GUITAR IN 7 DAYS
OR MONEY BACK

ALL FOR ONLY $2.98

Prizes Given, Make Money Too!

... we trust you!  Originally uploaded by x-ray delta one

The Secret of Flying Saucers.

Honest And For True Originally uploaded by paul.malon

IT'S OUT OF THIS WORLD!
The most sensational experience in our publishing history !
THE SECRET OF THE SAUCERS

Girls! Girls! Girls! How Dangerous is Your Job?

His New Job  Originally uploaded by paul.malon

If you're Beautiful and Brave, you may be chosen "Miss Metropolis of 1950"

    
His New Job
Originally uploaded by paul.malon
If you're Beautiful and Brave, you may be
"Miss Metropolis of 1950"

Ed Fox prepares Vol.2

Photographer/Director Ed Fox is seen here at Taschen Publishing's press check for his book Ed Fox, Vol. 2

e d f o x

1 Man Out Of 10

The Machines have taken Over 1933 Originally uploaded by sallyedelstein

1 Man Out Of 10 in our total population is directly connected with machines - producing or otherwise.

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Science Mechanics Magazine1933

Space Patrol

... the unknown sci-fi fan!
Originally uploaded by x-ray delta one

The Adams field cameras 1932

The Adams Club - The Adams Challenge - field cameras 1932
Originally uploaded by Nesster
All movements, but NO Intricate complications. Best quality material and highest skilled workmanship.

1935 design for space shuttle rockets.

"What Do You Mean 'How Do I Come Down?' Coming Down is the Easy Part!"
Originally uploaded by John McNab

De-cidedly YES!

decidedly yes 1927 Originally uploaded by Captain Geoffrey Spaulding

Mr. Humpty Dumpty!

... Mr. H. Dumpty!  by x-ray delta one

Business Opportunity!

Business Opportunity!  Originally uploaded by paul.malon

Would you like to get rich by selling soft serve ice cream?

Live Bodies For Sale

Live Bodies For Sale... Originally uploaded by glen.h
from Popular Science October 1939
LIVE BODIES FOR SALE
Oh boy!Wouldn't that be swell
I'll tell you what I will do though, I will take away that scrawny body of yours and whip it into shape just like I have done for myself and so many others. Do you want big muscles and a huge robust body? My book "Puissant Body Building" is absolutely FREE.

TOMMY LOUGHRANDept. 82, 4S. 15th/Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

The Truth About Lee Harvey Oswald's Murder

Pictures of You - Teaser
Originally uploaded by sobreiro

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This is a teaser image from PICTURES OF YOU, a short comic Felipe Sobreiro is slooowly drawing. It's the third time he's collaborating with Juan Arteaga, with whom they did years ago the very popular NEW ADVENTURES OF SIGMUND FREUD. This one will be only a few pages long but Sobreiro is very happy to be working with Juan once again!

Hunting Bears

hunting poo
Originally uploaded by Raid71
http://www.huntingbears.co.uk

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Promotional material created for
www.huntingbears.bigcartel.com/

Electronic Home Recorder

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Make your own records at home ! Used by schools. Immediate playback. Mail to friends. Makes 33, 45, of 78 rpm records (any speed). Low price because it uses any phonograph turn-table. No wiring. No connections. Recording unit (arm, guide, & electro-magnetic cutting stylus). electric,Studio Microphone, cutting needle, 3 blank records. Portable carrying case 10x15x4". Money back guarantee.
Set Postpaid $14.95.
Extra Blank Records #1.98 Pkg. of 5

Johnson Smith & Co., Dept.595, Detroit 7, Mich.

Family Radiation Survival Set

... family radiation sale!  Originally uploaded by x-ray delta one

LAFAYETTE RADIO
AMERICA'S ELECTRONICS HEADQUARTERS
NOW! Give Your Family The Protection They Need
FAMILY RADIATION
SURVIVAL SET
Measures Radiation Fallout - Tells
You When It's Safe to Leave Shelter

The Federal Government recommends that each family has a radiation kit.
SEND FOR YOURS TODAY.

You Can Learn HYPNOTISM

Originally uploaded by Captain Geoffrey Spaulding
You Can Learn HYPNOTISM
Franklin Publishing Company Feb. 1929

Radioactive Clouds, coming to America now, from Japan!

Safe !  Exciting !  Real !

James Bond Crashes into Toyshop

Corgi James Bond Ad 1965  Originally uploaded by combomphotos
007 Corgi car creates sensation in High Street.

Captain Marvel's Magic Eyes

No GLUEING!

... no glueing! Originally uploaded by x-ray delta one

They Follow You Wherever You Go

Looks like someone was SICK, SICK, SICK !

Imitation Vomit

IMITATION VOMIT
Amazingly realistic PUKE!
Looks like someone was SICK, SICK, SICK ! almost turns your stomach to use it as a joke, it's so realistic. Made of plastic. The "gloppiest" look.  Place by baby, dog, dinner table or pretend you've been sick/ Most revolting, dirtiest trick we've seen.  (Created a riot when we tested it !)
No. 2636 Price Postpaid..........................................50 cents.

Have a Mask Party

Enjoy Hilarious "Monkey Shines"

at your next Masquerade Party

WITH THESE AMAZING LIFE-LIKE

RUBBER MASKS