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.

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

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

Vintage 1941 bowling advertisement for a Brunswick bowl gift certificate.

1951 Brunswick Bowling gift certificate ad.

Source: Adclassix.com

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

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.

Source: Vintage ad browser

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

Source: Flickr

Winnie Fitch Dial Ad – 1950s

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

Source: Mad Men Art

Brunswick Tips for Bowling circa 1950’s.

Source: Flickr

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

1940s Bowlers Victory Legion playing card.

Source: Flickr

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

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