A collection of vintage advertising
The art of
getting attention.
Discover the typography, illustration and big ideas behind the adverts of another era.
Vintage Ad Studio is a visual archive of vintage advertising and print ephemera, exploring the graphic design and commercial imagery of past eras.
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The collection
Adverts worth a closer look.
Explore each scan and its story.
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American Tourister Ultra-Slim Attaché Advertisement (1960s)
This 1960s American Tourister advert presents its Ultra-Slim attaché case as a Christmas gift. A closed black case appears above an open one, revealing…
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Gordon’s Gin Christmas Advertisement (1960s)
This 1960s Gordon’s gin Christmas advert places a bottle and glass over an old English etching. A red ribbon and mistletoe bring colour to…
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Pioneer Car Stereo Advertisement — American Flag Design (1980s)
This 1980s Pioneer car stereo advert combines a close-up portrait, an American flag and a receiver placed across the woman’s eyes. Its headline reads:…
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WHSmith Smith Set Children’s Club Advertisement (1990s)
This illustrated 1990s WHSmith advertisement invites children to join The Smith Set, a club introduced by five colourful cartoon cats and a collection of…
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St Ivel Fiendish Feet Yoghurt Advertisement (1990s)
A 1990s St Ivel Fiendish Feet advertisement turns a family fridge into a comic-strip playground, where monster-faced yoghurt pots play tricks on the other…
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LEGO Technic Models Advertisement — Get Your Brain in Gear (1990s)
A colourful 1990s LEGO Technic magazine advertisement, bringing helicopters, vehicles and construction models together under the slogan “Get your brain in gear”. The blue…
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Louis Vuitton Speedy Epi Leather Bag Advertisement, Vintage French Fashion Ad (1990s)
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Swiss Bank Corporation International Banking Advertisement 1970s
Vintage Swiss Bank Corporation advertisement from the 1970s promoting international banking and finance services.
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TAP Air Portugal Airline Advertisement – Pilot Training Cockpit Ad (1974)
Vintage TAP Air Portugal airline advertisement from the 1970s showing pilots in the cockpit and promoting the airline as “The Intercontinental Airline of Portugal.”
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Austria Makes People Happy – Vintage Austrian Tourism Advertisement (1970s)
Vintage Austrian tourism advertisement promoting the country’s Baroque architecture and cultural heritage. This classic travel ad highlights Austria’s artistic traditions, historic buildings, and reputation…
About Vintage Ad Studio
A little history.
A lot of design.
Magazine adverts offer a window into the tastes, ambitions and everyday life of their time. This growing collection brings together fashion, travel, airlines and more, with space to look closely at the original printed page.
Browse for inspiration, revisit a favourite brand, or follow the visual language of a decade.
An independent archive. Brand names and artwork belong to their respective owners. Dates are recorded from available information and may be approximate.