From the clippings file: 1981 Cover Girl lipsticks advertisement

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Illustration inspiration: Little Rabbit Seven-it an Easter bedtime story written and illustrated by Garth Williams

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"Little Rabbit Seven-it" an Easter bedtime story written and illustrated by Garth Williams appeared in the April 1969 issue of Family Circle magazine.

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Illustration inspiration: Willie the Uncommon Thrush a picture story by Norman Rockwell

In the hope of helping to preserve vintage and historic illustration artwork from my own collection and in turn sharing it to inspire new artists and illustrators (and providing a reference for other fans of illustration), I am posting this series here on Rosehaven Cottage Studio called "Illustration Inspiration".

"Willie, The Uncommon Thrush" is an abridged version of "Willie was Different, The Tale of an Ugly Thrushling" written and illustrated by Norman Rockwell. The abridged version appeared in the April 1967 issue of McCall's magazine.

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From the clipping files: 1960s McCall's Patterns advertisement

Original ad text reads:

"Designer's Choice McCall's Patterns. Donald Brooks give rapt attention to interpretation of his soft, cowl-neck tube dress in a swirling brown-and-white print crepe by American Silk Mills. McCall's pattern 8620."

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From the clipping files: 1960 Regina Electrikbroom advertisement

Original ad text reads:

"Faster than a closet full of cleaning equipment. Regina Electrikbroom... the fastest, easiest way to clean house! No hose! No attachments! Weighs only 6 3/4 lbs.! What a whiz! Half the weight of other vacuum cleaners, stairs--one-two-three! Lint, dog hairs, even stepped-on food disappear like magic... thanks to Electrikbroom's powerful motor! Reaches easily under low furniture, into corners. Dirt cup empties like an ashtray, vacuum hangs on any hook. No bags, no attachments, no closet clutter! No wonder women of all ages rave about it! Get Regina Electrikbroom. You'll agree--There's No Other Vacuum Like It! You'll love it! Now in a variety of model for every budget and gift occasion. Regina Electrikbroom--so fast, so efficient, it's used daily in hundreds of thousands of hotels, motels and homes across the country."

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