Okay Friends! This is my last blog post for 2 weeks as I’m heading off to Malaysia again for 10 days of snorkeling and learning about how to protect the Marine Life. I’m very excited! BUT I did not want to leave before posting my Etsy Holiday Gift Guide 2018-The Vintage Version so that you can all get you shopping done while I’m gone (and then it’s just me left running around the world wide web looking for deals).

Corset department at the Crowley-Milner department store, Detroit, Michigan, 1941
By Arthur Siegel.

November 2022 NOTE: As the title said this post WAS from 2018, so all of these items shown below are now gone, however you CAN still shop on Etsy. Here are vintage collections on the platform that you can browse and shop from that I have created in 2022 and updated regularly.

I adore Etsy and have been an avid shopper on the site for years and years buying everything from 1940s dresses to most of all my gifts for family friends. I love the selection and there is always something for someone (as you will see below).

So Happy Shopping and guess what? Everything on this list is under $100 as well!

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

NOTE: If you click on any of the items featured below and they are not available, don’t fret! Hit the search button and see what else is on the websites. There are 1000’s and 1000’s of items being listed daily.

For the Dog Lover-Vintage Scottie Dog Tea Towel. 1950’s Kitchen Linen.

Further Reading: ‘Everyone Loves a Scottie Dog‘

1950s Kitchen: Vintage Scottie Dog Tea Towel. 1950's Kitchen Linen.

Source: Etsy

One more adorable 1950s Kitchen Tea Towel for anyone on your list who loves a little Kitsch in their life.

Vintage 1950's Mid-Century Kitsch Linen Kitchen Tea Towels

Source: Etsy

Flamingo and Cocktail Fans come together in this adorable 1950s Metal Tray. LOVE! (Note: SOLD-a Friend Bought it after seeing post)

Vintage 1950's Flamingo Metal Tray. Mid Century Serving Tray/ Cocktails/Retro. Christmas Drinks/Hostess Gift

Source: Etsy

I have always enjoyed vintage items from Canada’s History and when it’s a piece of history from my own families experience, it makes it even better. Seen below is a Vintage souvenir dish from the Montreal Expo of 1967. My father and his family attended this expo and it’s cool to think that what you see below is what they saw as well when they were walking around (P.S. I’m not buying this because I already have memorabilia from the expo).

Take home a piece of Canadian history today!

Vintage souvenir dish from the Montreal Expo of 1967

Source: Etsy

Never worry about Hat Pins again! I own one of these 1940s ‘Hold Tite” Hat Holders myself and they work quite well.

Vintage 1940's Hold Tite Elastic Hat Holder New on Original Card, 1940's Vintage Women's Hat Accessories

Source: Etsy

Vintage Catalogs are truly the best for fashion inspiration! Like this one from Sears, Roebuck and Co. dated August 1945 featuring 16 pages of vintage fashion that you could of ordered the patterns for from Butterick.

Vintage 40's Dresses Catalog 1940s Fashion 1945 Sears Roebuck

Source: Etsy

For the man in your life: Rolls Razor Viscount Nickel Plated Razor In Box, All Instructions and Parts in a Beautiful Silver Metal Case.

Rolls Razor Viscount Nickel Plated Razor In Box, All Instructions and Parts, Rolls Razor Kit Set, In Beautiful Silver Metal Case

Source: Etsy

I’m a Lindy Hopper and I love anything to do with “dance”, like these 2 adorable teenage dancing Salt & Pepper Shakers. This would be perfect for anyone who loves dance and kitschy items.

Vintage Dancing Teens Salt and Pepper Shakers

Source: Etsy

Bakers in the family? How about giving them this complete Sears Cookie Press and Cake Decorator Set from the 1950s? I think they will absolutely love it!

Vintage Sears Cookie Press Set, Aluminum, Cake Decorating, Cookie Making, 22 pieces, 1950s, Mid Century, Christmas Gift for Her, Baking Set

Source: Etsy

What a fun and creative gift! A 1950’s vintage customizable picture bracelet. Wear someone special on your wrist so you will never forget them.

1950's vintage customizable picture bracelet - gold coloured

Source: Etsy

Romance Comic Book Lovers Alert! 1950s & 1960s Set of 2 Comics from Patsy Walker & Personal Love (ohhhhh). I have several myself and they are FILLED to the brim with fun content and would indeed make a wonderful gift for someone with a sense of humour.

Source: Etsy

Do you have a friend or family member who likes to have a well crafted cocktail while travelling? Then this ‘1950s Vintage Travel Bar Case’ is a MUST for their collection. How cool would they look breaking this out? Very cool.

Vintage Travel Bar Case with Seagram's accessories-1950s

Source: Etsy

I know that many of my readers have a soft spot for Vintage Poodle Figurines from the 1950s and 1960s. So maybe it’s time to buy yourself something nice today since you have done such a good job shopping for everyone else ?

Vintage Poodle Figurines Ceramic Mother and Puppy Pearlescent Glaze Set of 2 MCM Decor Retro 1950s Dog Figurine 1960s Home

Source: Etsy

Well friends that is the end of the Holiday guide. I hope these Etsy gifts have inspired your holiday shopping list and I look forward to hearing what everyone received AND purchased this Holiday Season.

Have a great couple of weeks friends and remember to follow me on Instagram to not miss my adventures in Sea Turtle land.

Liz

Late 1940s Vintage Advertising for Harford Frocks Direct Sales Jobs. — Source: Magazine Ads

IMAGINE! Up to $23 in a Week for your Spare Time!

Via Vintage Traveler:

“I think most of us would be familiar with at least one company that marketed direct to consumers in their homes. Examples are Avon cosmetics, Longaberger baskets, and Fuller brushes. In most cases the salespersons were (are, as some of these are still in business) not employees of the company, but were private contractors who took orders for a commission”

Today’s Post is the vintage advertising that was put out there by companies like Harford Fashions, Fashion Frocks, Tupperware, Avon etc. to entice woman to join their teams to direct sell their products to fellow mothers/wives/friends.

The Vintage Advertisements for “Work from Home!” Jobs

A Tupperware Career is so Rewarding! 1950s vintage ad.

1950s vintage ad for a Tuppeware advertisement encouraging women to join the Tupperware team. — Source: Brocante Home

Fashion Frocks Ad from Ladies Home Journal – Aug 1944.

“All you have to do is show the attractive and interesting portfolio of gorgeous dresses to friends and neighbors … and in addition get all your own dresses FREE!”

“Make Money to buy Christmas Presents for all your little ones.” Late 1940s, Early 1950s Advertisement for Fashion Frocks again.

Late 1940s Early 1950s Fashion Frocks Vintage Direct Sales advertising featuring women 1940s / 1950s fashions — Source: The Style Sample

1940s vintage ad for Harford Frocks sales opportunity job.

“Show the dresses to your friends, neighbors, fellow works and members of your family….send in a few as 3 orders…and presto…you select a dress for yourself”

1940s vintage ad for Hardford frocks showcasing late 1940s fashions that a woman could get a part time job selling.

Shop-at-home Service

1938 Real Silk Lingerie Ad from your “Real Silk Representative who will call on you soon.”

Vintage 1938 REAL SILK Hosiery Stocking Vintage Advertising for Vintage Lingerie. 1930s vintage ad for Real Silk Representation job. — Source: eBay

1950s Vintage ad for ‘Realsilk Nylons’.

Men! Women! Would you like to sell Realsilk? No experience needed.

1950s advertisement in American consumer magazine for REALSILK nylons and the job you could have selling it door to door. — source: Alamy

Stanley Home Product Line– “Originators of the Famous Stanley Hostess Party Plan” – 1950s vintage ad.

1950s Stanley Products Hostess Party Vintage Advertising showcasing housewives looking at products to buy from the hostess. — Source: Pinterest

Tupperware pioneered the direct marketing strategy made famous by the Tupperware party.

1950s vintage ad for a Tupperware party. — Source: Tupperdiva

“The Tupperware party allowed women of the 1950s to work and enjoy the benefits of earning an income without completely taking away the independence granted to women during the Second World War, when women first began entering the labor market, all the while keeping their focus in the domestic domain.” (Source)

Look at the fancy car, Mary purchased by selling Tupperware. Nice! -1960s vintage ad.

Vintage Tupperware party advertisement. Sell tupperware and make money circa early 1960s — Source: Pinterest

Ding Dong Avon Calling! A 1961 Ad showcasing the long history of Avon Sales Reps.

“In 1886, 34 years before women in the U.S. earned the right to vote, Avon’s founder, David H. McConnell, helped give them the chance to earn an independent income. He didn’t set out to create a beauty company. … This began Avon’s long history of empowering women around the globe.” (Source)

1960s Vintage for Avon in 1961 showcasing images of the Avon lady going door to door for 75 years.

Ahhhh these images are reminding me of when I sold Avon for a quick second in my early 20’s. I had 2 amazing customers, my mother and myself. HA!

Question Time: Have you ever sold items like Tupperware or Avon? Share your stories in the comments section below.

FURTHER READING:

Vintage Advertising from the 1920s-1960s (archived blog posts)

Thanks for dropping by!

Liz

Disclosure: Some of the links on my blog from Etsy , eBay, are Affiliate Links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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The Vintage Advertisements for “Work from Home!” Jobs