It sure doesn’t feel much like it here in the northeast, but according to my calendar it is actually the first day of spring 2014. Since opening my windows isn’t an option yet, I can at least look at some vintage spring advertisements showing other people enjoying blue skies, crisp air, and green grass.

Chesterfield, 1945

Ah, and what better way to enjoy a fine spring morning than by inhaling a deep lungful of that rich, tobacco aroma only Chesterfield can offer!

Greyhound, 1953

Motorola, 1950

Hey, buy me a radio like that and I’ll swoon too.

Greyhound, 1951

United States Brewers Foundation, 1953

After about the sixth beer this is pretty much what everything looks like to me too.

Chevrolet, 1955

Bell Telephone System, 1960

Screw the Easter egg hunt, I want one of these beauties!

Lawn Boy, c. 1950s

Vigoro, 1960

USCO Aluminum, 1947

Now this illustration can be viewed one of two ways. I choose to think the best.