From the UK, 1997: Laundry and Sewing Machines from Argos (+Hills "Heavy Duty" 4 Arm Rotary Clothes Airer; Hills "Heavy Duty" 3 Arm Rotary Clothes Airer; Hills 4 Arm Rotary Clothes Airer; Hills 3 Arm Rotary Clothes Airer; Hozelock "Tidyspin" 4 Arm Aluminium Rotary Clothes Airer, and more)

From Australia, Feb 1955: Recipes with Jam ad from The Australian Women's Weekly (+Raspberry Sundae Cake; Fluffy Apricot Coconut Puddings; Swedish Jam Pancakes; and Milk Shake Magic) «look at all you can do with Jam»

From India, Oct 1967: Radio ad from Gra (+3401; 3040; 3221; 3039; 3216; 3320; 3027; and 3326) «A lasting companion to bring joy even during Diwali!» [ENGinALT]

From Italy, Oct 1985: Repond Answering Machine ad from Sip (+Segretelle R 3) «"The 'Answering Machine' of SIP: A Discreet and Always Ready Friend"» [ENGinALT]

From America, Mar 1951: Home Appliances ad from Norge (+Electric Range; Self-Starter Gas Range; Jet Self-D-Froster Refrigerator; Market-Miser Home Freezer; Automatic Washer; Triple-Action Washer; and Thrifty Electric Water Heaters)

From Sweden, 1988: Home Decor from IKEA (+RESPONS 70×100 cm; RESPONS 50×70 cm; RÄCKE 50×70 cm; RESPONS 40×60 cm; RÄCKE 40×60 cm; TID Picture Lighting Brass; RÄCKE 30×40 cm; TID Picture Lighting Painted; REFUG Frames 13×18 cm; RASTA 18×24 cm; and RASTA 9×13 cm) [ENGinALT]

From Sweden, 2004: Storage from IKEA (+Amiral hurts; Sonne storage furniture; Lukas file cabinet; Anton for smart storage. Hurts; Hurts; Goliath Hurts; Mikael computer hurts; Alve hurts; Robin hurts; Sture hurts; Nero hurts; Didrik storage furniture; and Summera file trolley) [ENGinALT]

From Denmark, #Christmas 1926: Clothing Fabrics and Fabrics from Illum (+Cotton flannel; Velour Flonel in prime French Qualities; Cotton Fabric; Crepon; Wool Mousseline; Velour Flonel; Ratiné in plain-colored, soft fabrics; Duvetine; Twillinta; Tricoline, and more) [ENGinALT]

From America, Jan 1967: Wollensak and Big Brothers ads «Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER it takes a man to help a boy»

[CW:Dated Imagery] From the UK, Jun 1894: Soap ad from Brooke's (+Linoleum; Oilcloths; Metals; Marble; Paint; Cutlery; Crockery; Machinery; Fire Irons; Mantels; Baths; Stair Rods; Steel; Iron; Brass; and Copper Vessels) «Brooke's Soap - Monkey Brand»

From America, #Christmas 1980: Kitchen & Dining and Dining from JCPenney (+Butcher-block-top table with overhead rack; 7-piece cutlery set with oak block; Set of four canisters; 3-piece chef's set; 12-bottle spice rack; Paper towel holder with storage cabinet; Note board, and more)

From Sweden, 1976: Furniture from IKEA (+Bookcase Regal 90; Bookcase Tiga 90; Wall shelf Texas; Bookcase Regal 60; Bookcase Tiga 60; Wall cupboard Texas; Chest of drawers Texas; Plate Shelf Texas; Climb; Flex 2; Fabian; Botilda; Merkub; Flex 1; Pop; Fox 90 cm; Moss; Fox 60 cm, and more) [ENGinALT]

From America, Jun 1952: Tomato Sauce ad from Hunt's (+Heavenly Peaches) «Hunt-for the best»

From Italy, Jan 1959: Gradina Margarine ad from Van Den Bergh Di Crema (+Margarine) «Gradina always distinguishes itself more and more, this is its new packaging more beautiful, richer, more worthy of it» «A VEGETABLE PRODUCT» [ENGinALT]

From Sweden, 1960: Textiles and Furniture from IKEA (+Optional extra fabric; Optional standard fabric; Florida; BO; Strand; Berlin; Savoy; Epinglé Wivex; Sofa Sarek; Sarek High Armchair; and Sarek Armchair) [ENGinALT]

From Canada, #Christmas 1901: Upholstery and Home Decor from Eaton's (+Extra fine French and American all-silk tapestries; Extra heavy felt cloth; Silk-face 1 tapestry; Heavy reversible plain linen velours; Best French linen velours; Heavy French and Gobelin tapestries, and more)

From America, Jul 1947: Magazine Camera ad from Revere (+Cine Camera; Turret Camera; Projector; and Curvamatic Splicer) «Presenting Revere "70" Magazine Camera»

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From Sweden, 1964: Furniture from IKEA (+Model LYSVIK; Model TRIPPEL; Model FREGATT; Sencello Nivenda mattress; Model RUNA; Model TYLÖ; Model TAPTO; Model TAPTO - Exclusive in white; Model REVELJ; and Model JUNO - junior bed with zig-zag bottom) [ENGinALT]

From America, #Christmas 1975: Musical Instruments and Books & Media from Sears (+37-key Piano; 18-chord Consolette Electric Organ with walnut-look trim; 30-key Piano; Two-octave 25-key Spinet Piano; Miniature Baby Grand Piano . . with 27 keys; Miniature Baby Grand Piano . . with 15 keys, and more)

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From Sweden, 2011: Furniture and Rugs from IKEA (+KARLSTAD 3-seater sofa; EKTORP 3-seater sofa; KLUBBO coffee table; KLINGSBO coffee table; KLIPPAN 2-seater sofa; LACK side table; ÅDUM rug, short pile; and GISLEV rug, short pile) [ENGinALT]

From Sweden, 1999: Kitchen Furniture from IKEA (+3. Merchant counter; 5. Base cabinet; 9. Storage drawers, birch B70×H141 cm; 10. High cabinet; 8. Cabinet for dishwasher; 1. Sink cabinet.; 2. Cabinet for built-in oven/hob; 7. Rolling table, and more) [ENGinALT]

From Sweden, 2003: Furniture and Storage from IKEA (+LUKAS desk combination; LUKAS desk; LUKAS computer desk; LUKAS filing cabinet; ROBIN workstation; ROBIN desk; ROBIN computer desk; and ROBIN drawer unit) [ENGinALT]

From America, Apr 1947: Frozen Corn ad from Birds Eye (+Corn and Ham Pudding; Frozen Vegetables; Frozen Fruits; Frozen Poultry; and Frozen Seafoods) «Taste! ...Birds Eye Corn makes the World's best corn pudding!»

From America, #Christmas 1979: Electronics and Home from Sears (+Compact stereo phonograph with monaural AM/FM radio and two speakers; Disc jockey phonograph set; Portable phonograph; AM-FM monaural radio/headphones; Am monaural headphone radio; Floppy ear doggy am radio, and more)

From Canada, #Christmas 1987: Home & Appliances and Sewing Machines from Sears (+Contemporary-style free-arm desk; Save 10.00 on adjustable sewing chair; Plastic Free-Arm Case fits most Kenmore machines; 2-Pc. Scissor Set; Bath sheet; Bath towel; Hand towel; Facecloth; and Kenmore sewing machine)

From Sweden, 1989: Furniture from IKEA (+TAVI dining table; SMEDVIK dining table; CLAUDIUS/ALEX dining table; DOVRE dining table; BROMMA dining table; ILLO director's chair; VIKA director's chair; KRYSS chair, armchair; INGE chair; ÅLAND folding chair; ISAK chair; PER chair, and more) [ENGinALT]

From America, Nov 1948: Margarine ad from National Association of Margarine Manufacturers «The smoothest spread to put on bread»

[CW:Dated Terminology] From the UK, Dec 1924: Feather Fan ad from Galeries Lafayette (+Beautiful Spanish Shawl; Bright Coloured Glass Set; Charming Set in Crepe de Chine; Real Cluny Lace Runner Or Table Centre; Plain Black Velvet "Poulaine" Lined Flannel; Smart Pochette, and more)

From America, #Christmas 1988: Travel, Electronics and Collectibles from The Sharper Image (+Complete Set; Flight-Pak; Packing Case; Duffel Bag; Sony Cordless Phone with Intercom; Computer Backgammon; Rowenta Garment Steamer; and Yellowhorse Bear Knife)

From Sweden, 2001: Furniture and Lighting from IKEA (+BILLY storage with veneer doors in veneer; BILLY in book veneer with BENNO CD stand; BILLY in medium brown lasered ash veneer with BENNO wall shelf for storing CDs, video games, etc.; Renew your BILLY, and more) [ENGinALT]

From the UK, 1997: Shavers, Hair Cutting and Trouser Presses from Argos (+Philushave Hq5890 Reflex Action Mains/Rechargeable Shaver; Philishave Hq5850 Reflex Action Mains/Rechargeable Shaver; Philips Hq4890 Micro Action Mains/Rechargeable Shaver, and more)

From the UK, Dec 1984: Philips HL 6130 Heated Hostess Trolley ad from Beehive Home Interiors (+Kenwood A535 Gourmet Food Processor; ICTC RC32 Robot Chef 2; Russell Hobbs 3331/2 Cafe Expresso Coffee Maker; Swan 10882 Compact Teasmade; F K18 Coffee Maker; Tefal 82120 Deep Fat Fryer, and more)

From the UK, Dec 1946: Leather Handbag ad from Jax Stores (+Crocodile Handbag and Frutella Chocolate Flavour Spread) «"What a Spread!"»

From America, #Christmas 1986: Home and Fashion from Sears (+Full Quilted bedspread; Full Matching sheet sets; Twin Quilted bedspread; Twin Matching sheet sets; Quilted sham; Rod-pocket draperies; Children's Medium Footwear; Quilted bedspread; Hide-n-sleep, and more)

From America, #Christmas 1994: Sports & Recreation from JCPenney (+Official Spalding NBA Game Basketball; Official Wilson NFL Game Ball and Tee; Team Standings Board; Sports Locker; Pennant-shape clock; New! Foot Locker; NFL Swiss Army Pocket Knife; NHL Pocket Knife; New! Laundry Bag, and more)

From America, Jan 1953: Electric Ranges ad from General Electric (+Stratoliner; Liberator; Constellation; Speedster; Airliner; Stewardess; and Beacon) «Super-Speed Cooking with the fastest home electric unit*»

From Australia, May 1957: Chenille Bedspreads ad from Jeldi Manufacturing Pty. Ltd. (+Silver Queen Bedspread; Anniversary Bedspread; M. Jeldi Design No. 436 Bedspread; and Coronet Gown) «Thrilling new designs to mark an occasion..... our SILVER ANNIVERSARY»

From Sweden, 1996: Storage from IKEA (+HELGE drawer unit; MOPPE 8; SNITSARE storage box; HEMLIG box; KNATA storage box; MOPPE 2; EMU storage box; PAPP A storage box; MUCK box; and KRYPTA storage jar) [ENGinALT]

From America, Feb 1953: Pushbutton Range ad from Hotpoint (+Automatic Deep-Fat Fryer; Super Oven; Golden Bake Unit; Refrigerators; Dishwashers; Disposals; Water Heaters; Food Freezers; Automatic Washers; Clothes Dryers; Rotary Ironers; and Cabinets)

From the UK, Dec 1985: Video Tape ad from CBS Fox Video (+Everything She Wants; Freedom; and I'm Your Man) «WHAM! 85 CAPTURED ON VIDEO»

From Finland, 1991: Arts & Crafts and Toys from Anttila (+Paintable rockers; Paper craft handbook; Christmas craft book; Paint package; Gold and silver pens; Glitter glue and stars; Lettering pens; Pencils 24 pcs; Christmas craft cards; Kitchen play doh, and more) [ENGinALT]

From Sweden, 1999: Mattresses and Bedding Accessories from IKEA (+Sultan Latex Medium Firm; Sultan Superb Medium Firm; Sultan Superb Soft; Sultan Harmoni Medium Firm; Sultan Harmoni Firm; Sultan Klassisk Firm; Sultan Klassisk Bedframe; Sultan Generös Medium Firm, and more) [ENGinALT]

From India, Feb 1961: Instant Coffee ad from Stanes «Stanes Instant Coffee» «Very Neat Authentic Instant Coffee. Sixty Spoons = Sixty Cups. Pure Instant Coffee Available Everywhere.» [ENGinALT]

From America, Oct 1947: Automatic Washer ad from Bendix Home Appliances, Inc. (+Automatic Dryer and Automatic Ironer) «Have you heard about the $100 bonus Bendix owners get ?»

From Germany, 1990: Kitchen Appliances from GENEX (for DDR) (+De Longhi FR-M deep fryer; Severin preserving and party machine; Philips HR 2295 ice cream maker; WMF Gourmet Pan »Noblesse«; WMF Kettle »Transtherm Carat« 2.0 l; WMF Microwave Dishes »Micro Perfect«, and more) [ENGinALT]

From Finland, 1975: Home Textiles from Anttila (+Delhi bedspread; Familon princess pillow; Chenille bedspread; London bedspread; Giant pillow; Ilona bedspread; Down pillow; Familon uni-children's pillow; Jena bedspread; Vellamo pillow; Luxus-lasten pillow; Familon uni-pillow, and more) [ENGinALT]

From Australia, Aug 1946: Floor Covering ad from FELTEX (+Marbled Feltex; Plain Feltex; and Patterned Feltex) «FELTEX»