Original 1942 LIFE / Saturday Evening Post Magazine Vintage Print Ads – Westinghouse, Kreml Hair Tonic, Forhan’s, Quaker Oats Sparkies, Pepto-Bismol
This vibrant WWII-era double-sided advertising spread showcases a fascinating mix of war-time innovation, beauty products, health information, and classic food branding — a perfect cross-section of American culture in the early 1940s.
Ads Included:
Westinghouse – Developing electrical equipment for bombers, highlighting the company’s critical role in the Allied war effort.
Kreml Hair Tonic – “Sailor, Beware of Holiday Hair!” — a playful grooming ad targeting servicemen and women during wartime festivities.
Forhan’s Antiseptic – An informative piece on gingivitis prevention, reflecting period health awareness campaigns.
Quaker Oats Company – Puffed Rice Sparkies – “Great girl, Mary Purdue! She’s a champion parachute maker” — combining breakfast cereal marketing with patriotic production imagery.
Pepto-Bismol – “All the grapes he wants, and then the grapes of wrath!” — a humorous yet effective medicinal ad.
Each and every one of our vintage or antique print ads is ORIGINAL and UNMODIFIED, carefully removed from its original vintage magazine — typically LIFE or Saturday Evening Post — never reproduced or reprinted.
Most ads are one side of a double spread and measure ~10.5" x 14". Each double spread is printed on both the front and back of the paper.
Small staple holes in the center seam were fastened in the original binding. Measures 21" x 14" when opened fully.
Stored in an acid-free sealed plastic sleeve.
Ships in a sealed plastic sleeve and sturdy no-bend mailer via USPS.
Condition is excellent vintage, with sharp color printing and minimal age wear.
This spread appeals to collectors of WWII memorabilia, vintage health & beauty advertising, and historic food brand ephemera. The mix of patriotic themes with lighthearted commercial art makes this an engaging and display-worthy find.
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