1945 Vitalis Hair Tonic Print Advertisement Clipping - Bristol-Myers - Men's Grooming - World War II Era - Ready For Framing

Vintage Original 1945 Vitalis Hair Tonic Print Advertisement Clipping - Bristol-Myers - Men's Grooming - World War II Era - Ready For Framing

This 1945 Print Advertisement Clipping For Vitalis Hair Tonic, Produced By Bristol-Myers, Reflects Wartime Marketing Aimed At American Servicemen. The Comic Strip Format Features A Soldier, Identified As "Pfc. Casanova," Who Transforms His Appearance Using The Product's "60-Second Workout." The Ad Promotes Vitalis As A Solution For Loose Dandruff, Falling Hair, Dryness, And Lifeless Appearance, Promising Neater Hair And Greater Appeal. References To "Post Exchange" Sales Indicate Its Distribution Through Military Outlets During World War II. The Language, Including Terms Like "Dolls" And "Chum," Illustrates Mid-1940s Cultural Slang. This Advertisement Highlights How Grooming Products Were Marketed As Essential For Confidence, Cleanliness, And Social Success In The Mid-Twentieth Century United States.

In Very Good Vintage Condition - Trimmed Edges, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On Clipping. Measures Approx. 4-3/4" Wide by 12" Tall.

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