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| Full color 10" x 13" wartime ad has a drawing of a lady looking at a painting of Lydia Darragh, a heroine of the Revolutionary War. The ad headline is "Courage...Your Heritage" and the ad talks about the important part that women are doing to help win the war. The ad text, talking about the Avon representatives says that "Hers is the timely and patriotic mission of leaving with you cosmetics which help give you new and inspiring beauty". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
June 1943 Ladies Home Journal |
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| Full color 10" x 13" ad devoted to Dolly Madison. The ad headline claims that "She brought brilliance to the Nation's Capital" and the ad mentions other things she helped to do during the time she was First Lady. The ad text, in part, proclaims that "It is Avon's privilege to serve you and every busy American woman with cosmetics that help you achieve this inspiring and gracious loveliness.". This is another of the wartime ads dedicated to the hard-working American woman. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
April 1944 McCall's |
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| Full color 5" x 13" wartime ad talks about the Avon Medallion of Honor which is given to Women of Achievement as decided by a committee consisting of C. Mildred Thompson, Gladys Swarthout and Fannie Hurst. This particular award is going to Lieut. Lois Brownell, U.S.N.R "as a symbol of appreciation of the wonderful achievements of the WAVES". The only reference to cosmetics in this ad is the statement to welcome your Avon representative when she calls. This ad is taller than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
August 1945 McCall's |
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| Full color 10" x 13" ad with a Christmas theme. The ad has a green background and features a wreath framed drawing of a 19th Century couple bringing presents to a decorated house as the snow begins to fall. There is a tag on the wreath saying "Gifts by Avon...a family pleasure since 1886". There is a light spot in the green background about the size of a fingerprint which may or may not belong there and is Visible in the scanned image. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
November 1947 McCall's |
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| Full color 4 3/4" x 12" ad for their Crimson Beauty shade of lipstick. The ad has a drawing of a lady in a long red coat sitting in a chair with different Avon products at her feet. The ad headline talks about "Avon's new Crimson Beauty". This ad is taller than my scanner bed so the top or bottom will not be visible in the scanned view. |
September, 1948 Better Homes & Gardens |
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| Full color 9" x 12" ad with a drawing of Mrs. Henry Canby Biddle, Jr. of Canby Lodge in Chester Springs, PA. She is quoted as saying "I fell in Love with Avon in Philadelphia...When the Avon Representative called at my home.". The ad reminds you that Avon Cosmetics can only be purchased from the Avon Representative so if you want to get some, you had better welcome her when she calls". |
May 1949 Better Homes & Gardens |
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| Full color 10" x 14" ad that is designed to celebrate the 64th Anniversary of this product. There is a two-piece picture frame using old ladies and products and the ad text describes it as being "Exquisite as an old-fashioned miniature...Cotillion!". It claims they have "Beauty aids with the fragrance of a time-scented garden, packaged in VIctorian splendor to commemorate Avon's 64th Anniversary". |
June 5, 1950 Life magazine |
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| Full color 7 1/2" x 10 3/4" ad features Opera singer Rise Stevens. Shown in the ad is a copy of a Portrait by Alfred Freudeman and features Rise saying "Avon cosmetics, like a lovely melody, are always welcome". There is a small picture at the bottom that show "Some of the Avon Cosmetics purchased by Rise Stevens. |
July 1950 Household |
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| Full color 8 ' x 10 3/4" ad has a Christmas theme. Against a blue background is a drawing of an outdoor scene where the townspeople have gathered around the town Christmas tree on a starlit night. The ad headline says "Avon's gift window is coming to your home" and has several of their products drawn under this scene. |
November 1950 Better Homes & Gardens |
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| Full color 8 ' x 10 3/4" ad has a Christmas theme. Against a blue background is a drawing of an outdoor scene where the townspeople have gathered around the town Christmas tree on a starlit night. The ad headline says "Avon's gift window is coming to your home" and the ad has several of their current products drawn under the picture. There is a 5 1/2" long crease across the upper right that does show up in the scanned image. |
November 1950 The American Magazine |
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| Full color 7 3/4" x 10 3/4" ad for their line of cosmetics, especially Lipsticks, with two photos of Claudette Colbert. The one photo has her sitting with a red jacket in a chair listening intently as the headline has her stating "...and I think Avon Lipsticks are sensational!". The second, smaller photo shows her sitting with Mrs. Nellie Ginthner who is identified as the Avon representative who has called on Claudette. Pictured in the ad are several more of the different products that Avon offered and the text reminds you how nice it is to buy from someone who comes to your house. |
April 1951 Good Housekeeping |
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| Full color 5 1/4" x 13" ad features a painting of Mrs. James Stewart done by Claudette Colbert. The ad explains how she first tried Avon lipstick and was so pleased with it's precisely right shade that she became interested in other products by Avon. This ad is taller than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view |
May 1951 Woman's Home Companion |
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| Full color 5 1/4" x 10 3/4" ad for the variety of Cosmetic Products that can be brought to your door by your dedicated Avon representative. There is a portrait of actress Teresa Wright drawn by Claudette Colbert and a photo of Teresa Wright seated comfortably in her home with her Avon Representative, Mrs. Virginia Stevens, trying to decide which of the many quality items to purchase this time. The text has Teresa talking about "hot-weather make-up difficulties" and she claims that "Avon solves the summer make-up problem beautifully!". The text mentions that your Avon Representative is able to help you with a variety of other services and urges you to "Welcome her when she calls!". |
August 1951 Woman's Day |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for Avon Gifts. The ad has a drawing of an old-time winter scene with a mother and her daughter walking through town carrying wrapped gifts while, in the background, a sled is being pulled through town and other people wander about. The ad headline begins "Avon Gifts for beauty...originality...variety" and talks about how they are Luxuriously packaged...modestly priced...a wide selection. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
October 15, 1951 Life magazine |
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| Full color 7 1/2" x 10 3/4" ad for their products with actress Coleen Gray. We see a picture of this actress sitting in her living room going through the products being offered to her by the Avon Representative, Mrs. Mary Abrams. The caption mentions the new movie that Coleen Gray will be appearing in, Kansas City 117. The text contains quotes my Miss Gray concerning why she choses Avon products and at the bottom of the ad we see several containers of their products. |
September 1952 Good Housekeeping |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 14" ad for the many Gifts you can get from Avon. The headline encourages you to "Choose early...Avon Gifts...your perfect choice for all!" and shows various examples of different products. In the bottom left corner is a picture of Avon representative Mrs. Bernice Biegel sitting and showing samples to movie star Loretta Young. |
October 13, 1952 Life magazine |
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| Full color 7 1/2" x 10 3/4" ad with actress Loretta Young showing off some of the many gifts that Avon will bring to your door. Loretta I think is sitting on the floor with the red dress she is wearing spread out around her but the dress she has on is so huge that I am really not sure how she is able to walk without an accompinament of at least four people. She is holding a gift set in her hands with several; more items spread out behind her. There are more items in the ad and the headline says that "Choosing gifts is so convenient the Avon way" and Loretta talks about the ease of shopping from the comfort of your own living room. With the hassle of Christmas coming and Avon just a phone call away you are urged to "Welcome her when she calls". |
November 1952 Good Housekeeping |
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| Full color two page ad. The ads measure 5 1/4" x 10" and 8" x 10". The ads are glued to the cardboard with about 1/2" gap between them. The ads say that "Avon's gay 'Cotillion' fragrance has exciting newness" and shows Mrs. Roy Hofheinz, the wife of the Houston mayor, talking with her Avon representative. Displayed on this page are the Cotillion Perfume, Cotillion Cream Sachet, Cotillion Beauty Dust, Cotillion Cologne and the Cotillion Powder Sachet. This page is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 1954 The American Magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that has a picture of a lady in a red suit clutching the Avon catalog in her arm next to the caption "I am your Avon Representative and I bring you fragrance news". Also seen in the picture are samples of one of the Seven Avon fragrances, To A Wild Rose. Shown are the Toilet Water, the Cream Sachet, the Body Powder, the Beauty Dust, the Perfume, the Powder Sachet and the Cologne. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
October 1955 Ladies Home Journal |
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| Full color 10" x 13" ad for the introduction of the Persian Wood fragrance family. The ad has a picture of a smiling lady in a red suit striding toward the camera with the caption "I am your Avon Representative and I bring you fragrance news". In this same picture you can see the existing Persian Wood Mist Spray Cologne Mist you can see their new Persian Wood Spray Perfume, their Persian Wood Lotion Sachet and their Persian Wood Beauty Sust. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
October 1957 McCall's |
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| Full color 10" x 13" ad for their line of Colognes. The ad has a picture of a smiling lady spraying cologne onto her cheek as the other products of Avon's cologne line stand in front of her waiting to be chosen. These products include Forever Spring Cologne, Eligante Toilet Water, Persian Woods Mist, To a Wild Rose Cologne and Nearness Cologne. The ad headline asks "Won't you have a try-on of Avon colognes. You'll love them!" and entices you by mentioning that they are available in either Spray-On or Splash-On. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 1958 McCall's |
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| Full color 7 3/4" x 10 3/4" ad for their new Vita-Moist. The ad has a picture of a lady at her makeup table with her Avon products spread out in front of her with the Vita-Moist occupying the center-spot. The ad headline asks "What is Avon's new Vita-Moist?" and answers by explaining that "It's a cream", that "It lubricates and moisturizes" and that "It's homogenized". |
March 1959 Good Housekeeping |
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| Full color 10" x 13 1/2" ad for The Avon Representative. The ad has a picture of an Avon Representative, all dressed in pink, holding up one of her products as she explains it's purpose to an attentive customer sitting next to her. The ad headline calls it "The joy of beauty...the joy of service". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
May 1962 Ladies Home Journal |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for their Products for Men. The ad has a picture of a smug-looking man standing in front of a shelf full of Avon products while his wife is behind him spraying one of her favorite scents toward his hand. The shelf contains their Liquid Hair Lotion, Cream Hair Lotion, Electric Pre-Shave Lotion Spicy, After Shave After Shower Spray Spicy, After Shower Cologne for Men and their Foam Shave Cream Spicy. The ad headline describes this as "Avon For men, She enjoys choosing it...He enjoys using it!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
September 14, 1962 Life magazine |
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| Three color 4 3/4" x 12 1/2" ad for their After-Shave Refreshers for Men. The ad has a picture with several different kinds of Lotion, After Shower Spray and Talc for Men. The ad headline says that "Avon Calling now has a masculine ring!". This ad is taller than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
August 23, 1963 Life magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad for Occur which is identified as being a New Fragrance. The larger picture in the ad is of an attractive woman lightly resting her fingertips on her shoulders and looking at the reader with an enticing look as the variety of ways this product was available are arranged in front of her. The ad refers to this fragrance as being "the essence of elegance" and there is a smaller picture of a woman being shown products by the Avon representative who has arrived at her door. The text describes the mystical way that this product will change its aroma and your demeanor. |
September 1963 McCall's |
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| Full color 9 3/4" x 13 1/4" ad for an Avon Tribute To Men. The picture in this ad shows several different items on top of a countertop with a backing behind it that looks like soldiers on horses fighting it out. The ad headline says "New! Avon Tribute for Men...to Men". It says that "Avon has created gifts fit for the gods in this ultra-luxurious series of grooming products. The design...a tribute to the Golden Age of Greece, inspired by the masterpiece epitomizing the strength, valor and dignity of the elite. the products...the finest known to modern man, in performance, in fragrance, in the feeling of well-being their use will give. Available in a complete selection". |
October 4, 1963 Life magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad for their new fragrance called Rapture. The ad has a picture of a lady in a blue evening gown standing on a stone stairway that leads down to a perfectly manicured yard. The ad headline claims that "You'll be carried away with Rapture, new fragrance by Avon" and the ad has a smaller picture that shows samples of the Spray Mist, Splash Cologne, Perfume Oil, Beauty Dust, Perfume, Powder Sachet, Cream Sachet, Roll-On Perfume and the Purse Spray. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
October 1964 Seventeen |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad for their new line of Blue Blazer products for Men. The ad has a picture of a smiling young man who is adjusting the tie he wears under his Dark Blue Blazer. Spread out on the counter in front of him are the Blue Blazer products from Avon. The ad headline assures us that "Avon's new Blue Blazer finds a young man's spirit!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
October 23, 1964 Life magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad for their new Tribute line for Men. The ad has a photo of the products placed on a highly polished table with an enlargement of the case in the background. The ad headline says "New! AvonTribute for Men...to Men". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 5, 1965 Life magazine |
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| Full color 10" x 13" ad shows the wide variety of products Avon makes for Men. There are several small black and white photos of the products in action and a large color photo of their products lined up on a light blue background. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
November 19, 1965 Life magazine & November 16, 1965 Look magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad for their Casey's Lantern for Men. The picture in the ad shows all three lanterns, the green light which contains Island Lime, the red light which contains smooth Leather and the amber light which contains the classic Tribute. The ad also has the normal picture of the smiling lady ringing the doorbell on yet another house. |
September 6, 1966 Look magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad for some of the Great Decanters that Avon made available for their After Shave Lotion for Men. Against a red background we can see the Pony Post, the Alpine Decanter, the Viking Horn, the Defender and legendary Casey's Lantern. The ad suggests that you "Give him a collection for Christmas". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
November 1, 1966 Look magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad that shows some of the interesting Decanters that Avon was using to package their After Shave Lotion for Men. There is a small picture at the top of the page of a very appreciative man receiving a Decanter and a kiss from a lady. The ad has a larger picture that show samples of the Gavel, the Tribute, the Mallard and their Western Choice. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
October 13, 1967 Life magazine |
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| Full color 10" x 13" ad for their Men's After Shave products and their Decanters, just in time for Christmas. On a fake snow-covered tabletop are samples of The Opening Play Decanter, The Scimitar Decanter, The Pump Decanter, The Daylight Shaving Time Decanter and The Pony Decanter. The ad has a smaller picture of a happy man looking at the Decanter he has just received from the lady who is resting her chin on his shoulder. The ad headline calls these "Timely Christmas After Shave Ideas from Avon for Men". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
November 15, 1968 Life magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad with a photo of three unusual After Shave Decanters for men from Avon. Shown in the ad are The Daylight Shaving Time Decanter, The Opening Play Decanter and The Pump Decanter. The ad headline calls these "Timely Christmas After Shave ideas from Avon for Men." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
1968 Life magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for their Excalibur Cologne for Men. The ad has a picture of six swords stuck into the sand with a bottle of Excalibur and the gift box standing in front of them. The ad headline describes it as "Excalibur...The cologne with a history from Avon for Men". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 28, 1969 Life magazine |
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| Full color 10" x 12 1/2" ad for their Products for Men. The ad displays ten different decanters containing After Shaves and Colognes. These include the Solid Gold Cadillac, Touring "T", Futura, Inkwell, A Man's World, King Pin, Structured for Man, Snoopy, The Swinger and Avon Calling...for Men. The ad headline claims that the products that Avon makes for Men are "As distinctive as the decanters they come in". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
October 31, 1969 Life magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for their Oland line of products for Men. The ad has a picture of a man sitting on a large rock on the beach as a blonde in a two-piece bathing suit is in the background looking at him. There is a smaller picture of two ladies sitting talking and the one is saying "...and my Avon Lady showed me great things for Jim. But the one cologne that really flipped me was...Oland for men". Unfortunately the blonde in the two-piece bathing suit at the beach is not one of these two ladies. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 24, 1970 Look magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for their Products for Men. The ad has a picture of three generations of men looking at different bottles of Avon products that are spread out in front of them. The ad describes the products in front of them as Bucking Bronco, Stanley Steamer, Oland Cologne, Wild Country Cologne, Buffalo Nickel and Packard Roadster The ad headline says "Avon Calling for the men in your life" and reminds us that Father's Day is coming, or just because. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
April 30, 1971 Life magazine |
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| Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad for Avon's Products for Men. The ad has a photo eleven different products offered by them, such as a Dune Buggy, Station Wagon, Fire Engine and a Locomotive, and the ad headline that wishes "Merry Christmas to all (men) from Avon". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
October 8, 1971 Life magazine & October 19, 1971 Look magazine |
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| Full color 9" x 11 3/4" ad from a German magazine. This ad, in German, shows a red-haired lady wearing a red outfit under a quote attributed to Annegret Reichardt who is the Avon Beraterin in Essen. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
March 29, 1979 Bunte |
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| Full color 9" x 11 3/4" ad from a German magazine. This ad, written in German, shows a smiling lady under a quote attributed to Petra Willmann who is the Avon Beraterin in Hamburg. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. |
May 3, 1979 Bunte |
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