Life Magazine January 25 1960 American Folklore Issue Vintage Ads Coca Cola GMC Chrysler Mid Century
Original January 25, 1960 issue of Life Magazine featuring striking American folklore cover art titled “The Rich Treasury of Colonial Tales.” A visually rich issue filled with mid-century advertising, cultural features, and period photography capturing the transition into the 1960s.
This issue is packed with highly collectible full-page vintage ads including Coca-Cola, Tang, Florida grapefruit juice, GMC trucks, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Pontiac, Valiant, General Electric, Kraft, Snider’s, Carnation, Sanka, Clairol, Bell Telephone, S&H Green Stamps, and more. Excellent reference for automotive, food, beauty, and household advertising of the era.
Editorial highlights include international features such as “Handsome U.S. Hit in India,” Cold War-era content including fallout shelter coverage, science features like “Case of the Lost Comet,” and pop culture moments including Princess Anne and Brigitte Bardot.
A great collectible for vintage advertising collectors, designers, historians, or anyone who appreciates mid-century aesthetics.
Condition
Good condition with age-related wear. Includes edge wear, corner bends, light creasing, and some discoloration from age. Pages show handling wear and slight waviness but remain intact and readable. Please review all photos carefully.
Size
Approx. 10.5 x 14 inches
Materials
Paper
Colors
Multicolor
Estimated Age
1960
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