Vintage 1920s ads

The vintage design revolution is upon us! With pop-goes-vintage music groups like Postmodern Jukebox and historical dramas like Downton Abbey engaging audiences worldwide, the Roaring 20s are making a big comeback. Of course, Art Deco is following suit.

Despite an era marked by persistent war and disorder, the Republican period in Chinese history witnessed a remarkable boom spanning industry, commerce, and culture. From the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Shanghai to the rapid industrialization of Manchuria under Japanese occupation, s China was a shining contrast to the rest of the world going through the Great Depression. Through the portrayal of women and from the obvious Western influences, these advertising posters below reflected this uncertain period of openness and prosperity on the eve of impending war. Perhaps from these vintage posters, we can be reminded of a once thriving face of China that is not much different from today.

PEOPLE who remember when tobacco advertising was a prominent part of the media landscape — and others who recall what they learned in Marketing — probably recollect that actors like Barbara Stanwyck and athletes like Mickey Mantle routinely endorsed cigarettes. But how about doctors and other medical professionals, proclaiming the merits of various cigarette brands? Or politicians?

Post a Comment. In the 20th century smoking became fashionable and prestigious, it was promoted by advertising and the first movies. In the late 19th - early 20th century due to the emancipation of women smoked masse.

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The roaring twenties were a time of great prosperity, as the economy boomed after World War I. The nation was intent on having fun; a jazz obsession swept the nation, and prohibition did little to dampen the national spirit. Advertising at the time reflected the wealth of the nation, and a naivete and optimism that science was on the precipice of a golden age.

The history of advertising can be traced to ancient civilizations. It became a major force in capitalist economies in the midth century, based primarily on newspapers and magazines. In the 20th century, advertising grew rapidly with new technologies such as direct mailradiotelevisionthe internet and mobile devices. Between and advertising averaged 2.