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1950 was a very good year - remember when..

 

.....1950 "Goodnight, Irene" by Gordon Jenkins and The Weavers was #1 for 13 weeks


....in 1950 Pillsbury and General Mills introduce prepared cake mixes.


....1950 Lincoln as used by Harry S. Truman, Dwight Esenhower, and John F Kennedy


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Remember trying to guess what The Thing could be?

Phil Harris - The Thing 

Phil Harris - The Thing

A real old oldie from 1950 did it just to have fun with

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July Aug 1950 Coca-cola Calendar Print

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Collectors Limited Edition Preserved Acid Free Coca Cola Calendar Print.

* July Aug 1950 Calendar Art Print
* This is a Museum Quality Backed Art Print
* Cataloged and signed by Artist BR PauL
* Thick backed reinforced and preserved Print
* Dated Serialized Limited Edition Print

Release Date: 12/31/1969

1950 Hit Parade Music 

Hit Parade 1950

25 orginal hit parade recordings

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100 Hot Rhythm & Blues Tunes from...the R&B Years 1950

100 hot RandB tunes on 4 Discs

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Crosley CR10 Chrome 1950's Select O Matic Diner Jukebox

Roadside diners of America boasted countertop jukeboxes just like this 1950's Select-O-Matic style. The Crosley Diner features a state-of-the-art AM/FM radio with cassette player.

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Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald, Volume Three (1947 - 1950)

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Donald Duck in these vintage Disney cartoons spanning the years 1947-1950.

Release Date: 12/11/2007

 

Les Girls

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LES GIRLS-A brilliant musical cinema event

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1950 History of Food Firsts 

- 1950 Sugar pops are introduced

- 1950 The first commercially packaged sliced process cheese is introduced by Kraft - Deluxe Process Cheese.

- 1950 Minute Rice is introduced with the first consumer advertising ever put behind rice.

Ma and Pa Kettle in the Spotlight 

The Adventures of Ma & Pa Kettle, Vol. 1 (The Egg and I / Ma and Pa Kettle / Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town / Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm)

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When it comes to homespun fun, the Kettles rule the roost, and now four of their hillbilly tales, including The Egg and I, The Further Adventures of Ma and Pa Kettle, Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town and Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm, are together in a spanking new collection

1950 memories on DVD 

Superman - The 1948 & 1950 Theatrical Serials Collection

# Includes the 1948 "Superman" serial and the 1950 "Atom Man vs. Superman" serial
# "Saturdays with Superman" - a look back at the first live-action Superman

Release Date: 11/28/2006

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Female Vocalists of the 1950's

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1950's Bobby Socks 

Here's fun 50's style fashions ready to Swing ! Dress up your Poodle Skirt with a pair of Poodle Socks, a sheer Scarf for your ponytail and a pair of cool Cateye Glasses with a sparkle of rhinestones.

Circle skirts and Crinoline 

Hey Viv! 50's Style Circle Skirt with Crinoline: Swinging Checks !

Going to the Hop ? Here's a fun 50's style skirt ready to Swing ! The skirt is newly made with a good quality check fabric and has an attached, black crinoline.

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Hey Viv ! 50's Fun Fashions: Black Cinch Belt

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Women's Willits Soft Saddle

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1950 Food Posters 

Miscela Leone, 1950, Art Poster

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1950 Car Collection 

1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan Bubble Top Presidential Limousine diecast model car 1:24 scale die cast by Yat Ming

Features disappearing steps on each side for Secret Service
Hand grips on rear for Secret Service
Lincoln as used by Harry S. Truman, Dwight Esenhower, and John F Kennedy.
Includes the American and Presidential seal flag
All 4 Opening doors, hood and Trunk.

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1950 Chevrolet Bel Air Green 1:18 Scale Diecast Model

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1950 FORD CUSTOM 4 DOOR BLUE 1:18 PRECISION MODEL

Diecast Body
Opening Doors
Opening Hood
Opening Trunk
Detailed Interior
Rubber Tires
Steerable Wheels
Perfectly modeled engine
Accurate Gauges and dash inside

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Scale 1:18 - 1950 Gmc Pick Up in White

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1950 Chevrolet Bel Air Diecast Model Beige 1:18 Die Cast Car

Diecast Body
Opening Doors
Opening Hood
Opening Trunk
Detailed Interior
Rubber Tires
Steerable Wheels
Perfectly modeled engine
Accurate Gauges and dash inside

Dimensions
L-10 (Approximate)
H-4 (Approximate)
W-6 (Approximate

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1950's posters 

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1950 Poster Art 

Art Poster Wood Framed Print - Johnwayne & Janett Leigh: The Jet Pilot 1950 - Artist: Hoch Hollywood Collection- Poster Size: 10 X 8

Hoch Hollywood Collection:Johnwayne & Janett Leigh: The Jet Pilot 1950 10 X 8 inches. High Quality Framed Art Work. This Poster is framed using a Black wood frame with no matte.

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Albert Einstein at Princeton 1950 People Giclee Poster Print by Walter Molini, 18x24

Albert Einstein 1879 - 1955

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Winston Churchill, Man of the Half Century / TIME Cover: January 02, 1950, Art Poster by TIME Magazine

The most eagerly awaited event in the editorial cycle at TIME Magazine is always the selection of the cover. The best covers capture the zeitgeist of the week while surviving the judgment of history.

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Classical Bathsuit 1950 Art Poster Print by Steff Green, 12x16

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1950 Movies 

Jackie Robinson Story, The (1950) - Baseball

DVD Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century.

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Best of the 50s (North By Northwest/Rebel Without A Cause/The Searchers/Streetcar Named Desire)

DVD - 4 discs

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Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) / Belles on Their Toes

DVD 2 discs I must say that I grew up watching both of these cheaper by the dozen movies (the other being bells on their toes), and they tell the real story of this family, not the newer version. The newer version with Steve Martin is silly, and has nothing to do with the real family.

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1950's Retro Candy Gift Box

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* Great Gift for any occasion!
* Terrific Value
* Full of sweet Memories
* 1950

Release Date: 12/31/1969

1950's Car commercial 

1950s Cars from family 8mm movies

1950s Cars from family 8mm movies

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poddys

Really nice lens. Brings back some memories...

Posted April 23, 2008

Evelyn_Saenz

Did you know that Pete Seeger was a member of the Weavers who sang Goodnight Irene?

I find the 1950's fascinating. For such a great lens I'm sending you virtual cup of coffee to hang on your wall.

Posted April 07, 2008

blue22d

Wow, "The Thing" by Phil Harris sure brought back memories. I loved the 50s. Thanks for sharring.

Posted April 01, 2008

beachbum_gabby

great collection and well done lens. love vintage too! :)

Posted April 01, 2008

eccles1

what a great lens*

Posted March 29, 2008

 
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1950 - A mix of memories 

1950 New York Yankees 24 Oz. Championship Stein

1950 New York Yankees 24 Oz. Championship Stein

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Hey Viv ! 50's Fun Combo - Bobby Socks with Black Poodles , Scarf & Cateye Glasses

Hey Viv ! 50's Fun Combo - Bobby Socks with Black Poodles , Scarf & Cateye Glasses

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Poodle Blouse

Poodle Blouse

Let your mind drift back to the fabulous 50's era, more...0 points

Complete 7-Piece Adult Poodle Skirt Outfit

Complete 7-Piece Adult Poodle Skirt Outfit

Poly/cotton blouse with chenille poodle
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1950 Coca-Cola TV commercial 

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1950 - Listen to free Music from 1950 

Food History Timeline, 1946 to 1950

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Playa Cofi - 1950 Top Hit Songs

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