German Camelia ad
(1920s) - German Camelia
ad right before World War ll - German Camelia ad touting
disposal bag(1990s)
|
Ad for Camelia
menstrual pads, Germany, 1990,
Girl! magazine
This is a far cry from the early
Camelia ads (here),
which
promoted one of Germany's first
disposable pads: from a nurse-nun
wagging her finger to a woman's
behind. But those first ads did
contain the flower of a famous
prostitute, the camellia.
Many ads, like this one, picture a
woman's rear to demonstrate that the
pad doesn't show, at least on the
model. And the pants are white to
assure women they too can use the pad
without blood leaking through. See
another ad featuring the back of a
woman's pants.
Compare this to two previous Camelia
ads (from the 1920s,
bottom of page; from the 1930s), and
to a French Modess
ad (probably also from the
1970s); times certainly have changed!
My
translation:
New!
Comfortable in a completely new
way: The astounding Bodyform Pad
from Camelia.
New. Gently
bowed. Conforms closely [to the
body]
New. Narrow
in the middle. Sits perfectly.
The new
Camelia Bodyform . Comfortable in
a completely new way.
Try it free!
Simply fill out and send to [address]
|
German Camelia
ad (1920s) - German Camelia ad
right before World War ll - German Camelia ad
touting disposal bag (1990s)
© 2007 Harry Finley. It is illegal
to reproduce or distribute work on
this Web site in any manner or medium
without written permission of the
author. Please report suspected
violations to hfinley@mum.org
|
|