Adventurer, Explorer and Safari Advertisements

[CINDERWOLF]

I know what iam looking for must exist in fairly large numbers, but iam having difficulty finding exactly what iam looking for, and would just like to see more examples. During the last century and the one before they often used the idea of the Adventurer, Explorer, Aviator or whatever to sell products, I just cant seem to find too many.

I have found a few in old Popular Mechanics and National Geographic magazines from the 40s which i would like to scan and post when i get the chance.

If you know of any online resources, or having anything to post i would be most interested, Thank You.

*If this should be placed in a more appropriate section of the lounge please let me know

 

[BellyTank]

Yes, such period examples would be interesting to see-
they would be at home in the "The Adventurer's Gear Thread" thread,
which is like its own forum.

http://thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=11144

Interesting.


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[CINDERWOLF]

Found one online that although aimed at children, i still quite like.
http://www.tomheroes.com/Comic Ads/classic ads/7_up_jungle_ad.htm

And I definitely love the Adventure thread, I actually read through the entire thing in one sitting! I was keeping my girlfriend company in our universities printshop while she was trying to get some prints done for a deadline. I was hoping that there would be enough intrest to have a thread of its own. I have yet to set up my scanner and get some images from my old magazines, but i will eventually get around to it.

 

[carter]

The entirety of the 1st 110 years of National Geographic can be purchased on CD at:

http://www.amazon.com/Complete-National-Geographic-110-Years/dp/B0000296YH

Read the comments and reviews, however. This set of 30 cds is unwieldy if you have to flip discs and the files are image (not text) files. No cut and paste. OK if you have the time and want to scroll through all the pages but not easy to manipulate.

 

[CINDERWOLF]

I have seen that set before, but the computer will never compare to a dusty National Geographic from my Grandfathers basement. I think i will have to check out the libraries collection next time iam downtown...

 

[Mojave Jack]

Cinderwolf, I look forward to seeing what you can dig up. I've seen a lot of advertisements for airlines, like this one that I have at home:

But I've never seen the type you're seeking. Intriguing.

By the way, thanks for that link, too. Those ads are a hoot! I found this one particularly amusing:

Bobby Benson Lighters

I love that the woman dances away with the man who could provide her with an unbent cigarette, leaving the other guy sitting on the bench! What a man!

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Well Jack....you know its -all- about the unbent...in cigs and other stuff... lol

 

[Mojave Jack]

Well Jack....you know its -all- about the unbent...in cigs and other stuff... lol

Oh, behave! lol