This weekend marks Canadian Thanksgiving, a cherished time to gather with family and friends, celebrating the change of seasons and the community that comes with it. From pumpkin pie and turkey to fall fairs and the comforting background hum of football on TV, it’s a tradition I truly love and look forward to every year.

Over here at the Vintage Inn, I’ve created several blog posts on the theme of ‘Vintage Thanksgiving,’ and today’s post is an exciting addition to the collection: a showcase of charming Thanksgiving ads from the 1920s to the 1960s, with a special focus on the 1950s.

Let’s begin!

1950s housewife illustration holding a Thanksgiving turkey

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Vintage Thanksgiving Advertisements

Further Reading: Vintage Thanksgiving Advertisements Part 1

1950s vintage advertisement for ‘Dromedary Dates’ for Thanksgiving featuring retro recipes for ‘dates with stuffing, fiesta salad and date finger sandwiches’.

Further Reading: Vintage Tips for a “Perfect” Thanksgiving Dinner

Source: Etsy-EncorePrintSociety

“The whole family will be thankful you remembered to take pictures!”. 1961 Kodak Camera advertisement.

1960s vintage advertisement: 1961 Kodak Vintage Ad featuring a kodak camera taking photos at family thanksgiving

Source: Etsy-PlentifulPages

“KING SPEAR’S PROCLAMATION: Thanksgiving season is at hand; Proclaim a feast throughout the land; And so that all will better feel; Serve Double Mint with every meal!”

1928 Wrigley’s Double Mint Gum Thanksgiving ad with “King Spear”.

1920s Vintage Thanksgiving Ad: 1928 Wrigley's Double Mint Gum ad with 'Spearmen' King Spear rhyme and a Thanksgiving turkey

Source: Etsy-KaneCountyVintage

1951 S.O.S. Scouring Pads – “Holiday meals are merrier-where everybody helps! Call on S.O.S. for extra help with posts and pans”.

1950s vintage advertisement: 1951 S.O.S. Scouring Pads featuring a 1950s family in the kitchen with their Thanksgiving Turkey and other dishes and desserts for dinner.

Source: Etsy-RelicEclectic

1960 French’s Mustard ad featuring a Golden Glazed Ham Recipe (a staple on the Thanksgiving table).

Further Reading: Vintage Cooking Recipes as seen in Vintage Ads from the 1930s-1950s

1960s vintage advertisement for French's mustard featuring a recipe for Golden Glazed Ham a Thanksgiving dinner staple

Source: Etsy-RetroReveries

Thanksgiving is always very different during wars and this 1942 Westclox advertisement showcases just that. “What Your War Bond Money Buys” is 100% the sign of the times during WW2.

1940s vintage ad from 1942 for Westclox (clocks), showcasing a Thanksgiving scene of a grandmother and granddaughter taking out the turkey. The slogan says "What your war bond money buys".

Source: Pinterest

Canco Can Company ‘New England autumn supper’ print advertisement guaranteed to make you hungry (look at that Pumpkin Pie..mmmm). From McCalls’ Magazine 1954.

1950s vintage advertisement for Thanksgiving. Canco Can Company 'New England autumn supper' print advertisement guaranteed to make you hungry (look at that Pumpkin Pie..mmmm). From McCalls' Magazine 1954.

Source: Etsy-MidCenturyPrintAds

Nothing polarizes Thanksgiving dinner, like cheddar cheese on your apple pie. You either love it or hate it. I’m in team..nope! But my mom and my uncle love it. So there you go. Where do you stand?

1958 Cracker Barrel cheddar cheese advertisement.

Source: Etsy-RetroReveries

1956 Old Crow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey advertisement. Featured is a toast to the birds (eagle, turkey, crow).

Source: Etsy-RetroReveries

Thanksgiving Rum Punch that is easy as pumpkin pie? Count me in! 1968 Puerto Rican Rum vintage ad.

Thanksgiving Rum Punch Recipe – A team of expert taster picked this new recipe over 26 other finalists:

Mix in a punch bowl 1/2 cup (4 ox) lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup each of cranberry juice, orange juice and strong tea
A “fifth” bottle Puerto Rican Rum
12 cloves
Add ice cubes and lemon slices
Serves 15

1960s vintage advertisement: Thanksgiving Rum Punch that is easy as pumpkin pie? 1968 Puerto Rican Rum vintage ad plus the punch recipe.

Source: Etsy-VintageAdarama

1957 Buster Brown Shoes advertisement. “Again this Thanksgiving…More kids will go to grandma’s in Buster Brown Shoes than any other brand”.

Did you wear Buster Brown shoes as a kid? I don’t think I did.

Source: Etsy-BettyinParis

We don’t have pilgrims in Canada, so this 1955 LEE WARREN hat ad is 100% geared to Americans for their Thanksgiving holiday.

1950s Vintage Thanksgiving Advertisement: 1955 LEE WARREN hat ad for men. 1950s men's fashion.

Source: Etsy-KristensVintagePaper

“Wish you could “drink in” the exhilarating liveliness of Fall? You Can!” 1957 A&P Coffee sold exclusively at A&P Stores.

Further Reading: Autumn Vintage Advertising from the 1940s & 1950s

Source: Etsy-RetroReveries

Drink up with 7up this Thanksgiving holiday! 1950s or 1960s vintage ad.

Vintage 7UP Thanksgiving Advertisement featuring a Thanksgiving Turkey enjoying a 7UP drink. Possibly a 1950s / 1960s vintage advertisement.

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian Friends (and American when it’s your time)! Enjoy this special weekend with your family and friends!

Question Time: Do you love Thanksgiving? What is your favourite food to enjoy during this holiday? Share any thoughts on this topic in the comment section below. I love hearing from my readers.

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Further Reading: Vintage Thanksgiving Blog Posts 1920s-1960s (photos, ads, dinner ideas etc).

Thanks for dropping by!

Liz

Plaid has long been a staple in fashion, but there’s something especially captivating about the way it was worn in the 1940s and 1950s. Vintage photos from this era capture the charm and versatility of plaid, whether it’s on crisp suit jackets, cozy flannel shirts, or chic dresses. Plaid is always a standout pattern and a fashion favourite.

In this post, we’ll take a nostalgic look at the iconic plaid fashions of the ‘40s and ‘50s, showcasing how this timeless print became a key part of everyday style.

Today is also PLAIDURDAY (OCT 4TH 2024) where we celebrate all things PLAID! I love a good plaid pattern and especially when it’s vintage!

1940s vintage photo: 1941 yearbook photo from the Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina of a young woman wearing saddle shoes walking down the stairs of her school.

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The Best Vintage Photos from the 1940s & 1950s of People in Plaid Fashions: Timeless Style Inspiration

1950s photo of a couple in plaid shirts posing together outside. Love the Ducktail hairstyle on our man. Very cool.

1950s photo of a couple in plaid shirts posing together outside. Love the Ducktail hairstyle on our man. Fun 1950s Fashion inspiration.

Source: Etsy-iloveyoumorephotos

The following photo is from a past blog post on Easter photos & ads and I wanted to share it, not only for the plaid shirt but it has a similar feel to the photo above. That feeling being FUN!

1950s Vintage Photo: Easter egg race winners, Gatineau Park, Quebec, 1957.in

Plaid and a car, a perfect combo in this 1940s vintage photo. LOVE the plaid dress on the young woman in the photo.

Further Reading: Plaid: A Fall Fashion Trend. The Vintage Edition

1940s vintage photo of a young woman in a plaid dress posing in front of a car.

Source: Etsy-therescuedphoto

I would love to have the fabulous plaid vest our photo booth gal named “Rose” is sporting in this 1950s image. So awesome!

Further Reading: 1950s Photos of Everyday Women’s Hairstyles & Vintage Photo Booth Images 1930s-1950s

1950s vintage photo of a young Black Woman with 1950s hairstyle and a plaid vest posing in a photo booth.

Bottoms up! 1950s photo of a man finishing the last of his beer.

1950s vintage photo of a man in a plaid shirt downing a beer at a table

Source: Etsy-DearMacyVintage

Fun on the farm! 1940s vintage photo of a group of young women posing together on a farm. Love the girl in the middle with the cute cowboy hat and of course we have to point out our gal on the left in her plaid shirt.

1940s vintage photo: Vintage Image of a group of young women in 1940s fashions and 1940s hairstyles posing together on a farm. One girl is wearing a plaid shirt and another girl is wearing a cowboy hat.

Source: Etsy-DearMacyVintage

A lovely wedding day photo with our young bride sporting a stylish plaid jacket (I actually think it’s a suit jacket as I see a pretty blouse poking out) and our groom in a lovely suit.

The back of this photo says: “Taken April 5th, 1953. Charles 25 years, 9 mins 25 days. Evelyn Wall”.

1950s Vintage Photo: Wedding Day April 1953. A lovely wedding day photo with our young bride sporting a stylish plaid jacket (I actually think it's a suit jacket as I see a pretty blouse poking out) and our groom in a lovely suit.

Source: Etsy-DearMacyVintage

1940s vintage photo of a group of girls wearing matching plaid bows in their hair and seem to be all wearing some sort of costume. Of what? Not sure. Comment below if you know!

1940s vintage photo of a group of girls wearing matching plaid bows in their hair and seem to be all wearing some sort of costume. Fantastic 1940s hairstyle inspiration.

Source: Etsy-AlaskaVintage

1950s vintage photo of a family photo in the living room with bold floral wallpaper. The youngest in the photo, is sporting a plaid shirt. They look so happy.

Further Reading: Be Inspired! Vintage Photos of Wallpaper Designs in Mid Century Homes

1950s vintage photo of a Black-family posing on a couch together for a photo in their living room with the floral wallpaper. Fun Mid Century Interior Design.

Ready for a fun night out! 1940s photo of 2 women posing outside in their going out outfits. Our lady on the left is sporting a lovely plaid dress while her friends in a cute two piece suit with blouse. Big fan of the ladies 40s curl hairstyles.

1940s photo of 2 women posing outside in their going out outfits (1940s fashions). Our lady on the left is sporting a lovely plaid dress while her friends in a cute two piece suit with blouse. Big fan of the 1940s hairstyles.

Source: Etsy-girlcatdesign

Time to wash the pot! 1950s vintage photo in I think a school classroom.

1950s vintage photo: 1950s Woman Washing Pan at Sink in a Plaid Shirt

Source: Etsy-AlaskaVintage

I’m slipping this 1930s photo from 1935 in because it’s PLAID BIKINI! Amazing! Love it!

1930s photo of a woman in a plaid two piece swimsuit in 1935 on the beach.

Source: Etsy-DearMacyVintage

Saddle shoes, rolled up jeans and a plaid suit jacket look so cool together! I want to sport this fun 1940s look right now.

Further Reading: Vintage Photos of Saddle Shoes

Fall Fashion Look: Plaid menswear jacket as seen on our stylish young woman in this 1940s Photo. I love the rolled up jeans, paired with the jacket and the saddle shoes. Great look!

While not plaids for the body, how about plaids for your interior design? I just HAD to share this photo from the 1950s of this very busy living room. What do you think of the plaid curtains, pillows, carpet, rattan furniture with floral cushions and a very interesting horse wallpaper? Would you of decorated your home this way?

1950s vintage photo of a mid century living room filled with lots of interesting interior design choices. Plaid curtains, horse wallpaper, Rattan furniture and floral cushions.

Source: Etsy-SherwoodsTreasures

Thank you for dropping by and stepping into the world of Plaid with me. I hope you enjoyed the photos I shared today and please comment below on anything you wish to chat about on this topic. I love hearing from my readers!

Further Reading:

Liz

Vintage Thanksgiving Advertising Part 2

Vintage Thanksgiving Advertisements

The Best Vintage Photos of People in Plaid Fashions

The Best Vintage Photos from the 1940s & 1950s of People in Plaid Fashions: Timeless Style Inspiration