Old International Catalogues

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Advert Lucky Dip: From Italy, Oct 1974: Ektasound 140 Movie Camera ad from Kodak (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Super 8 Sound Projector and Super 8 Film) «Psss! There's a movie camera that listens to you.» [ENGinALT]

From Germany, #Christmas 1959: Home & Living and Food & Drink from Karstadt (+Serving trolley; Fire Tongs Punch Bowl; Ceramic Floor Vase; Decorative mirror; Fruit and Salad Bowl; Cream Service; Porcelain Gift Series (Style Forms); Candlestick, 3-flame; Flower Stool, and more) [ENGinALT]

From America, 1995: Clip Art and Education from The Software Labs (+Clip art cornucopia; Hunting and fishing graphics vol. 1 and 6; Graphics library #1; Hornback artwork; Fabulous borders, frames, and corners: Series 2; Bible view clip art; Clipit vol 1, and more)

Advert Lucky Dip: From America, Oct 1947: Asparagus Spears ad from Birds Eye (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Shrimp and Mixed Fruits) «Spring is here again... it's Birds Eye Asparagus Time!»

From Finland, 1997: Toys & Hobbies from Laten Leli Aarrekirja (+90266 Dogz-dogs and 90265 Catz-cats) [ENGinALT]

From America, 1925: Furniture and Office Furnishings from J. B. Van Sciver (+Queen anne library table; Sofa folding bed; Three-piece living room suite; Sofa table; Louis XVI table; Library table; Colonial style library table; Colonial library table; This writing table, and more)

From Germany, 1954: Home Goods and Clothing from Nordland (+4523 This blanket is a prime example; 4522 Very good wool blanket; 4521 Valuable wool sleeping blanket; 4524 Good wall blanket; 4502 Valuable blanket; 4501 Better blanket; 4500 Blanket; 4505 Very inexpensive blanket, and more) [ENGinALT]

From America, 1941: Groceries and Home Appliances from General Electric (+Lemons; Oranges; Butter; Ground meat; Porkloin roast; Potroast; and Refrigerator)

From Italy, #Christmas 1992: Toys and Products from GIG (+Gigi) [ENGinALT]

From Finland, 1975: Fashion, Sports and Fishing from Intersport (+ADIDAS - training and leisure shirt; ADIDAS - sports trousers; BALLSTON - tube socks; ADIDAS - basketball shoes; FINN-MARIN -warm suit; NOKIAN Boots; HAGSTRÖMIN mittens; FREDRIKSSON's cap, and more) [ENGinALT]

From France, #Christmas 1989: Toys from Galeries Lafayette (+Savie Set: Electronic Guitar; Legoland Pirates: the governor's fort with dungeon, prison, crane and 2 cannons; Nathan, Melanie, the musical goose; Fisher Price 2-Story Garage with Elevator; Bus and shelter set, and more) [ENGinALT]

Advert Lucky Dip: From Argentina, Nov 1955: Latex Swimsuit ad from Ondamar (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) «ONDAMAR: Aristocracy in Swimsuits» [ENGinALT]

From America, 1955: Crafts & Hobbies from Johnson Smith's (+Hollywood Rug Loom; Adjustable Weaving Loom; Military Figure Assortment; Rug and Braiding Set Complete; Original Weaving Patterns and Ideas; First Lessons in Weaving; How to Knit, Crochet & Tat; Blank 2-Heart Emblem, and more)

From Finland, 1998: Toys from Brio (+Teletubbies home; Talking Teletubbies!; Teletubbies; All four Teletubbies in the same package; and Nuu-Nuu) [ENGinALT]

Advert Lucky Dip: From Germany, Oct 1968: Mayonnaise ad from Thomy (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Tomato Ketchup; Delikateß- sunflower oil; Sandwich-Gre; and Tomato Puree) «- that's more than just good mayonnaise. Thomy's, that's the good way to good food.» [ENGinALT]

From America, 1981: Jewelry & Accessories and Games & Hobbies from Apple (+Pendant; Brass Belt Buckle; Paperweight; Cross Pen; Tie tack; Pin; Puzzle; and Playing Cards)

From Germany, 1977: Electronics and Furniture from Neckermann (+Palladium 90-Watt-HiFi-Studio-Stereo-Radio-Cassette-Phono-Compact System of the Luxury Class; Palladium 70-Watt Radio-Phono-Cassette Compact System; Multisound 1450 CP 50-Watt Stereo Radio Cassette Compact System, and more) [ENGinALT]

From America, 1940: Photography Supplies and Finishing Services from AGFA (+8 x 10; 11 x 14; 6½ x 8½; 5 x 7; 10 x 15 cm; 3¼ x 5½; 4 x 5; 6 x 13; 9 x 12 cm; 3¼ x 4; 3¼ x 4¼; 4.5 x 10.7; 4.5 x 6 cm; 2¼ x 3¼ in; 6.5 x 9; and 9 x 12)

From Sweden, 1998: Living Room from IKEA (+Svängsta corner sofa 2+3 with Nykil upholstery; Sufflör storage with bar cabinet. Cherry/Black; Markis bookcase. Book-patterned foil; Kaknäs coffee table in cherry patterned foil/tile; Gantris wilton rug, and more) [ENGinALT]

From France, 1982: Creative Activities from Jeux Nathan (+Bead Weaving Loom; Weaving Loom; The Jewelry; Miss Petticoat Fashion; Miss Petticoat's Little Desk; My Library and My Books; and France by Regions) [ENGinALT]

From Sweden, 2000: Furniture and Restaurant from IKEA (+Mattresses; Dining table; Dining furniture; Rugs; Music furniture; Nightstand; Oriental rugs; Stools; Blinds; Ceiling lights; Throw pillows; Duvet covers; Frames; Spring beds; Rattan furniture; Roller blinds; Secretaries, and more) [ENGinALT]

From France, 1984: Toys from Mammouth (+Soft Doll Laurent; Doll Patapouf; Doll Go Lilly Go; Soft Doll Matteo; Bear; and Dog) [ENGinALT]

Advert Lucky Dip: From Australia, Oct 1939: Old English Cheese ad from Kraft (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Cheddar Cheese; Celery Cheese; Gruyere Cheese; and Welsh Rarebit Cheese) «New way with Ham and Cheese Salad»

From Australia, 1987: Clothing from Apple (+Grey Track Suit; Tie; Kids Australia T-shirt; Kids G'Day T-shirt; and Kids IIGS T-shirt)

From France, #Christmas 1980: Toys and Music Books from Socanp (+Polyphonic Electronic Organ; Electric Organ; Chromatic Piano 36 Notes; Retro Piano «Odeon»; Table Organ; Music-Star-2000 Electronic Guitar; Professional Guitar; Guitar «Orly»; Guitar «Lady»; Accordion 20 Touches, and more) [ENGinALT]

Advert Lucky Dip: From America, Oct 1940: Cake Breaker, Pie Cutter, and Server ad from Dromedary (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Cake Breaker; Pie Cutter; Server; and Gingerbread Mix) «Dromedary's Big Surprise for You»

From Finland, 1992: Outdoor Gear from Salainen Agentti (+Camo Binoculars; G.i.patrol Sleeping Bag; U.s-m3; "Oasis" Water Bottle; G.i.bladder Canteen; Bw Map Case; Sleeping Bag Protective Cover; Field Bottle; Field Shovel; Field Pack; Bw Dining Set; Bw Field Pack, and more) [ENGinALT]

From Germany, 1970: Fashion and Accessories from Centrum (+Bast; Margerite; Ceramic; Interest; Express; Cashmere; Prospect; Action; Sketch; Aspect; Arabesque; and Fashionable Chanel necklace) [ENGinALT]

From Finland, 1937: Home Decor from Kodin Kasitoita (+Tablecloth »Kivikkokukka» and Teapot Cozy »Kaisla») [ENGinALT]

From Germany, 1970: Fashion and Home & Lifestyle from Centrum (+Pirna; Belgrade; Wales; Palermo; Davos; London; Kamenz; Peru; Schwerin; Florida; and Scarf) [ENGinALT]

From France, 1985: Toys from Orli (+AstroSNIKS 30 cm; AstroSNIKS 20 cm; Smurfette Doll Vinyl 38 cm; Winnie the Pooh 35 cm; and Winnie the Pooh 23 cm) [ENGinALT]

From America, 1978: Toys & Games and Electronics from Coleco (+2050-Digits)

From Finland, 1989: Fashion from Seppala (+Hoodie; Loose Sweatpants; Polka Dot T-Shirt; G T-Shirt; Shorts; Collared Sweater; Impazzivo Shorts; E Embroidery T-Shirt; Tights; Photo Print T-Shirt; B T-Shirt; and A Smithy's Cap) [ENGinALT]

Advert Lucky Dip: From Australia, Oct 1960: Electricity ad from The Illawarra County Council, The Prospect County Council, The Shortland County Council, The St. George County Council, The Sydney County Council (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Electric Home Appliances and Supply)

From America, 1946: Stationery from John Wanamaker (+Luxury stationery; Fantasy stationery; and Match books)

From Germany, #Christmas 1961: Kitchen and Fashion from Karstadt (+Saucepan, with lid; Pan; Oval roaster with honeycomb bottom; Serving plate; Saucepan; Bread or pastry bowl; Coffee and Table Service, Birgit; Modern kettle; Stylish coffee warmer; Poultry shears; Cabaret, and more) [ENGinALT]

Advert Lucky Dip: From Germany, Oct 1969: Stingray Chrono Watch ad from Roamer (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) «Winners wear Roamer» [ENGinALT]

From Finland, 1989: Toys from K Ojamarket (+Carino Teste-Rossa Ferrari; Blowing organ; Rocking dog or horse; Accordion; Super-Vac vacuum cleaner; Rock guitar; Doctor's equipment case; Xylophone; Melodica; Trumpet; Lockable safe; and Recorder) [ENGinALT]

From America, 1995: Toys & Electronics from Micro Games (+Story Master Story Starter Book and Story Master)

From Finland, 1988: Toys from Citymarket (+Junior Steering Wheel; Lock Box; Wind-up, always cheerful Maija the Bee; Wooden Knob Puzzle; and Bunny Pram Rattle) [ENGinALT]

From Spain, #Christmas 1986: Toys from El Corte Inglés (+TENTE COSMIC Odyseus 22 Station (with light and sound); TENTE COSMIC Andromeda Space Base; TENTE COSMIC Vector X-15; TENTE AIRE Artic-2 Polar Station; TENTE elephant Large Block Box; TENTE elephant Circus Caravan, and more) [ENGinALT]

From America, #Christmas 1972: Toys and Hobbies from Sears (+Mountain Challenge Set; Vertibird; Cool Duel Set; Smash-Up Derby; Solo Flight Set; Farbs Human Race Set; Twirly Bird; and Bold Eagle Set)

From France, #Christmas 1986: Toys & Hobbies and Diecast Cars from EDI Services (+Circuit Crack-Up; Pacific Transport Truck for Cars; Telescopic Crane Truck; Grand Prix Remote Control Motorcycle; ATC 6 Wheel Drive Vehicle; Mercedes Jeep Remote Controlled; Non-Stop Police Car, and more) [ENGinALT]

There's a scene in Joe Dante's The Burbs where Tom Hanks says to Rick Ducommun "There's a lot of juice going through those wires. You hit the wrong one, you're a Post Toastie." I always wondered what they were, and wrongly assumed it was a type of Pop Tart and now I know it's a breakfast cereal.

From America, #Christmas 1972: Apparel from Spiegel (+Layered-look knit pullover; Fashion collar pullover; Convertible collar pullover; Rib knit turtlenecks; Textured polyester knit shirts; and Turtle neck knit pullover)

Advert Lucky Dip: From America, Oct 1969: Carnaby Television ad from Toshiba (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) «Who ever heard of a black and white sunset?»

From Germany, 1957: Textiles and Kitchen and Household Textiles from Quelle (+Men's Mako - Handkerchief; Fine full-color Mako women's handkerchief; Embroidered women's Mako handkerchief; Fine Mako women's handkerchief; Inexpensive women's and children's handkerchief, and more) [ENGinALT]

From America, 1969: Safety and Automotive and Toys and Hobbies from J. P. Darby (+Transistorized walking cane shock rod; Transistorized pocket shock rod; Tear gas "pen" with 2 cartridges; 3 extra gas cartridges; 3 signal flare cartridges; Fish-Locator "radar" glasses; Panoramic mirror, and more)

Advert Lucky Dip: From America, Oct 1955: Toasties Corn Flakes ad from Post (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) «Who ate my Post Toasties?»