Vintage Ads That You Won’t Believe Were Ever Printed

Published on March 14, 2023
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Tart-Chestnut Co (1930s)

Of course, while the name of this Tart-Chestnut product was not inappropriate at the time, this is an example of how word meanings can change and become less brand-friendly over time. “Big Tits” refers to the nickname of the Titus Tart chip company.

Tart Chestnut Co (1930s)

Tart Chestnut Co (1930s)

Sony (1960s)

Long before the days of smartphones, people had to lug around heavy equipment in order to record anything on video. In order to capture this bird’s nest, this guy had to climb up a tree with a video camera and a huge box that held the video tape. This certainly would not be an effective marketing campaign these days.

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Sony (1960s)

Sony (1960s)