I was recently watching season 2 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and there is one episode where they go bowling. The scene is set in the late 1950s at a resort in the Catskills so needless to say the bowling lane was pretty primitive but OH SO COOL! I just loved it and actually re-watched it a couple of times because it was so fun.

Marvelous Mrs Maisel season 2 bowling alley scene

So for today’s post, I would like to share various vintage advertising from the 1940s-1960s that features bowling in their images. All inspired from Mrs. Maisel.

So friends…….

Let’s Go Bowling! Vintage Advertising 1940s-1960s

vintage bowling advertisement

Gift Certificates were popular even in the 1940s & 1950s.

Vintage 1941 bowling advertisement for a Brunswick bowl gift certificate.

vintage 1941 bowling advertisement for a Brunswick bowl gift certificate

1951 Brunswick Bowling gift certificate ad.

1951 Brunswick Bowling original vintage advertisement

Source: Adclassix.com

Paul Prescott’s Bowling Dresses order form from the late 1940s.

1940s Fashions: Paulย Prescott'sย Bowlingย Dressesย orderย formย fromย the lateย 1940s

Source: What I Found Blog

“Does this bowling ball feel heavier than it did a few minutes ago? Drink a 7-Up”. 1963 Vintage Ad for 7up.

7-UP Bowling Alley Original 1963 Vintage Print Ad Color Illustration Seven Up vintage bowling advertising

Not a 7-up fan? How about a light refreshment from Pepsi? 1950s Pepsi Ad featuring a couple on a date at the bowling alley.

1950s Pepsi Vintage Advertising featuring bowling

Source: Vintage ad browser

No strike? No worries! Corby’s Whiskey will make it better -June 1954 ad

Corby's Whiskey Ad_Collier's June 1954

Source: Flickr

Winnie Fitch Dial Ad – 1950s

Winnie Fitch Dial Ad 1950s vintage advertising bowling

Barbasol Shaving Cream – 1949 featuring an illustration of a young woman touching her dates face at the bowling alley.

Barbasol Shaving Cream Pin-Up Girl Bowling 1949 vintage bowling ad

Source: Mad Men Art

Brunswick Tips for Bowling circa 1950’s.

Brunswick Tips for Bowling, 1950's vintage bowling advertising

Source: Flickr

Bowling in comfort in the 1940s. Kotex Tampon 1940s ad.

1941 vintage advertising for kotex tampons vintage bowling

1940s Bowlers Victory Legion playing card.

1940s Bowlers Victory Legion playing card vintage advertising

Source: Flickr

1965 Bowling Calendar so you never forget to…bowl (and change your shoes)!

1960s vintage bowling lane calendar featuring a 1960s woman tieing up her bowling shoes at the bowling alley.

Want more images and ads? Then check out my past post “1940s & 1950s Bowling Fun!” & my archived blog posts on ‘Vintage Advertising 1920s-1960s‘.

Question time: Are you a bowler? 5 pin or 10 pin? Share your experiences and skill level in the comments below!

Liz

5 Comments on Vintage Bowling Advertising

  1. I bowled in the 60’s and 70’s on leagues and solo. The highest I bowled was 190. Never won a trophy with a team or solo.
    Marion

  2. I have bowled. The highest I bowled was 190. i have belonged to mixed teams and an all women team but never won a trophy.
    Marion

  3. I bowled in the 60s and 70s. I bowled 200 plus a few times and have a few trophies. I belonged to a few leagues. MY mixed [men and women] team won a second place trophy. I was in a few tournaments ,too.
    Marilyn

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