Old Calendars
May 4th
Old calendars—like this one from 1935—can be found in antique stores, eBay, and sometimes, even still hanging from walls in old houses. They can tell us a little about another era in its own words and images; and how dress, cultural norms and advertising have changed or stayed the same over the years.
For example, women in sexually suggestive poses are still used to sell products. However, I can’t imagine today cigarette companies having calendars printed for their customers. I don’t think very many people would hang them in their home or business.
May 12th, 2007 at 5:16 pm
I have used contemporary reprints of old calendars, printed on quality paper, as decorative items. I frame them in inexpensive IKEA frames and put them on the wall and change them quite often. An inexpensive and fun way to brighten up the house!