A blog about vintage modern design & illustration curated by Javier Garcia
For this 5 de Mayo post, here’s a fun little brochure titled “Nogales, On the International Pleasure Line.” It is filled with fun illustrations and maps promoting both north and south borders of Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora. It was designed by Cabat-GIll Advertising Agency in Tucson, Arizona. Funny thing is the brochure ends with a text that reads “For further information, write to: PANCHITO”. Ha! yes, just like that.
Design: Cabat-Gill Ad Agency | Year: Unknown | Photo: Javier García
Not too long ago, I found this great stack of magazines contained in three binders. I was in a rush but quickly flipped through a few and took one binder. After seeing what was inside, I had to go back and get the others.
Well, what we have here are some Consumer Reports magazines from late 50’s through 60’s mostly illustrated by Bill Charmatz (1945-2005) and Roy Doty (I believe he’s still illustrating). Both prolific during the 50s and 60s and continued through today (although their styles evolved). There are a few other unsigned illustrations in a few issues that I wasn’t able to identify. I was able to spot Doty and Charmatz because they signed some of their illustrations. Thanks to Scott Lindberg from (New Doccuments) for stepping in to identify Charmatz’s signature for me. Click images to enlarge.
Way too much to show. Enjoy!
Design: Bill Charmatz, Roy Doty, etc. | Year: 1950-60 | Photo: Javier García
More images after the jump…
A lof of Alice and Martin Provensen has been finding my way lately and here’s one magazine I haven’t seen before. It’s called Indoor and Outdoor Barbecue Recipes and it’s full of illustrations, wonderful layouts, big type. All artwork is done by them including cover/back cover. I’ve been a fan of them for a long time but I had to open up this magazine to realize it was done by them as the cover doesn’t fit their style too much. Totally blown away. If you haven’t heard of them, I suggest you Google their name. Tons of wonderful stuff. Click images to enlarge.
Design: Alice & Martin Provensen | Year: 1956 | Photo: Javier García
Just some nice custom typography I found on a small Singing Games Book by the Girls Scouts of America titled “Skip To My Lou”. It has this Jim Flora vibe.
Design: Unknown | Year: 1958 | Photo: Scanned
Here’s a pamphlet for Frigidaire (General Motors) Refrigerators. Really love this cover. The hexagon placement creates a nice layout. The Frigidaire logo just rocks although it looks a bit squeezed in at the bottom.
Design: Unknown | Year: Unknown | Photo: Javier García
Ad/Poster for Standard Vacuum Oil Company designed by Ramesh Sanzgiri MSIA at J. Walter Thompson Private Ltd in India.
Design: Ramesh Sanzgiri MSIA | Year: 1958 | Photo: Scanned