#whitman's sampler

[thegikitiki]

A Woman Never Forgets...

Whitman's Sampler, 1963

$2 the pound

[fatmagic]

[emmieexplores2]

1955, Whitman's Sampler

[machetelanding]

[peonymoss]

From homefronthistory on Instagram:

Lipstick impressions to seal envelopes was a custom of increasing popularity from the looks of mail that passed through military post offices, according to The Fort Custer Michigan News.

“Some letters show both sides of the envelope marked in crimson by the dainty lips of soldier sweethearts, while other letters sent by girlfriends or wives reveal messages of love conveyed in small drawings and designs,” said Pvt. Robert L. Downing of the 11th Infantry Mail Detail, who had been making something of a personal study of military letters.

“It’s quite interesting to see the many varieties of love messages. But what about the soldiers? How do their letters look when mailed to ‘the girl back home’ or ‘the little wife?’”

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I remember reading somewhere that lipstick and V-mail were not compatible.

A Whitman's double-decker? Good choice, Sergeant.

[javaelemental]

I haven't had a Whitman's Sampler box in about a thousand years and this ad is making me crave one like it's water and I'm 40 days deep in the desert.

i think i just stumbled into a new fave aver piece of art but i cant find a title...

[cerealkiller740]

1947 Whitman’s Sampler Christmas advertisement

[scribblewise]

[marsmakingstuff]

I finally decided to bite the bullet and get active on Tumblr, so here is a bit of ineffable wives fanart from a few months ago inspired by a Whitman's sampler ad. I hope you enjoy :)

[thelilnan]

good afternoon i love you

pose shamelessly stolen from this old Whitman's Sampler ad??? i just thought it was super cute

[emmieexplores2]

1949 Whitman's Chocolates

[dcartcorner]

(reference: illustration for 1963 Whitman's Sampler ad. by Al Parker)

[cheasegary]

another vintage illustration style mimic based off this whitman's sampler ad

[ubenutz]

Happy Easter from Sanji and Viola 💜💛

— based on Whitman’s Sampler 1963 Easter Ad, Illustrated by Al Parker.

[reddragoncrush]

redrew a vintage whitman’s chocolate ad as drawing practice. had a lot of fun with color this one!

and of course you can only purchase ghallanda chocolate samplers at your local gold dragon inn ✨

[cerealkiller740]

1953 Whitman’s Sampler Chocolates Valentines advertisement with Elizabeth Taylor