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Saturday, 24 March 2012

Sepia Saturday 118 - Going Out

This week's Sepia Saturday theme of Going Out had me baffled for a short while. I knew I had pictures of people dressed for an occasion, but the big question was where. As I leafed through some 1940's editions of Picturegoer magazine, I came across this vintage advertisement for Henry C.Miner's Liquid Make Up, featuring 2 people obviously going out somewhere. Click on the image to enlarge ... the text makes for an amusing read.

Vintage advertisement for Miner's Liquid Make Up, Picturegoer magazine, c.1941

    
Posted by dakotaboo at 07:28
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13 comments:

  1. Little Nell24 March 2012 at 08:25

    How funny! If a ‘good-natured smile’from a passing stranger is a threat to your make-up staying put, you’d have real problems!

    BTW, I’m not sure if you are aware that you still have word verifcation switched on. There’s a general rebellion to do away with it as it’s become very complicated and seems to be putting people off commenting. I got rid of my mine a couple of weeks ago and it’s been fine. Have a good weekend.

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    1. dakotaboo24 March 2012 at 08:34

      Thanks for the comment, and the hint re: word verification.

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  2. Bob Scotney24 March 2012 at 08:32

    So even in those days beauty came out of a bottle. Good fun.

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  3. Margaret24 March 2012 at 08:42

    ha ha. That is some POWERFUL liquid. Thanks for the smile!

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  4. North County Film Club24 March 2012 at 10:00

    Wow where can I buy one of those miracle bottles?
    Nancy

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  5. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy24 March 2012 at 10:38

    The ending of that ad is funny ... try it, buy it, you'll love it. Ha! And, put it on your neck, arms and back (that will keep you needing to stock up on refills. This was really neat, especially as the lady is a free spirit, wearing her pants as her date wears a kilt.

    Thanks for sharing, I'm cracking up.

    Kathy M.

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  6. Wendy24 March 2012 at 13:29

    I wish my makeup would hold through wartime. Good stuff!

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  7. Anonymous24 March 2012 at 13:38

    What a funny ad - I've never heard of putting makeup on your arms and back. I suppose Miner's Liquid Makeup could be considered an early form of self-tanning lotion.

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  8. Anonymous24 March 2012 at 13:41

    I love it (the ad)! It reminds me that I have to catch up with Mad Men soon ...

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  9. 21 Wits24 March 2012 at 21:33

    What really cool ads, I just have to laugh at some of the things they thought of back then....!

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  10. Alan Burnett25 March 2012 at 03:52

    Girls in trousers, men in skirts - the shape of things to come.

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  11. Postcardy25 March 2012 at 11:35

    Wow, it even stays matt during blitzes!!

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  12. Unknown28 March 2012 at 13:59

    I am wondering if both the guard/escort and woman used it....a great photo ad for sure.

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