Nostalgia isn't what it used to be

February 2, 2004 5:11 PM

"What a blessing it is that sanitary protection is now worn internally". Adverts from women's magazines of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Also: Persil and Bovril ads and a smattering of ads of yesteryear [Sensitive content here].
posted by nthdegx (5 comments total)

Related: the very poorly designed but incredibly informative Museum of Menstruation & Women's Health.
posted by arielmeadow at 6:55 PM on February 2, 2004

fun site, nthdegx!

mmm, bile beans, yum.
But what about when you guys felt "fagged out, dull and wretched" - could it be the dread night starvation?

I also love this surreal little scene.
posted by madamjujujive at 7:14 PM on February 2, 2004

ah... This one is simply beautiful. Plenty of great stuff in here. Thanks, nth.
posted by kahboom at 6:01 AM on February 3, 2004

A treasure trove; this one at random; thanks, nthdegx.
posted by carter at 10:47 AM on February 3, 2004

I know a lot of women who use one of these.
posted by humbe at 2:55 PM on February 3, 2004