Summer Sunset: Rockport, Texas
Category: Art
Your America
Yesterday we profiled New York Central railroad advertising, and today we focus on the Union Pacific. Again, these are all WWII era, as evidenced by the optimism above: “After victory…”
Montana shows us stout cows and wide open spaces.
The Nebraska one has an interesting choice of colors for the sky. 
California has ordered groves and fresh citrus. 
What a great ad campaign. I can’t decide which of the four is my favorite. Which do you enjoy?
When Coca-Cola Became Coke 1945
New York Central WWII-Era Ads
Take One Down, Pass It Around
These young men may have been in the Lone Star State, but they were swilling brown bottles of the beer that made Milwaukee famous.
Schlitz may not be your first choice for ale, but they had some great ads back in the day.
The women above look surprised, but this gal looks downright mischievous.
And this one is great as an indicator of the era.
What I Wanted Out Of Life
Oh, well. At least I’m not kneeling on concrete.
Sea Brisket: Heavy Half, Extra Lean, Outside Cut
Periscope Picnic At The Theta Pond
Vegas, Baby
Arts And Crafts And Knitting And Knitting
California, Here I Come*
En Route To Inspiration Point
Such pretty blues. I really like the artwork on this one. I also enjoy how the ad boasts (with exclamation points) of its “perfect proportion,” “supple suspension,” and “swayless stability.” Somebody likes alliteration…
I Don't Get It 