Random selections of pages from vintage non-UK catalogues Also: * @OldUKCatalogues.bsky.social - for UK catalogues * @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social - for non-UK print ads There may be "vintage vocabulary"... English translations in ALT text.https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtmla3xr462cFrom France, 1974: Toys from Jeux Et Jouets (+Do Do the child Do; Los Angeles; Charlotte the mischievous; Chipette; Karine; Delphine; Bath, park and doll chair; Magic doll; Mini-Relax; Mini-push; Portico; Cicciodoro; and Baby-Relax) [ENGinALT]21 Aug 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmla3xr462chttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtmhzupvfv25From Finland, 1937: Fashion from Kotilieden (+Autumn and Winter dresses) [ENGinALT]21 Aug 2026 19:18 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmhzupvfv25https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtm5smzemc2kAdvert Lucky Dip: From America, Aug 1946: Ad for Holiday in Mexico (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) «Holiday in Mexico»21 Aug 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm5smzemc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtm2hgug7p25From America, #Christmas 2001: Electronics and Services from Circuit City (+2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Speakerphone & Digital Answering System with Caller ID for Call Waiting KXTG2570F; 2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Cordless Phone with Caller ID✶✶ for Call Waiting KXTG2550B, and more)21 Aug 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm2hgug7p25https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtlqgmit4b2uFrom Finland, 1996: Toys and Home & Decor from Lasten Oma Lelu Kirja (+71177 Fisher-Price MUSIC CHAIR; 71089 Activity Table; 71090 Safe and developmental BABY JUMP; 71113 Playground; 78870 Sgetti Scatter; 78871 Turtle; 78851 Memory Doctor; 71112 Happy wheel figures SCHOOL BUS, and more) [ENGinALT]21 Aug 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlqgmit4b2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtln2er7wk25Advert Lucky Dip: From Australia, Aug 1966: Spaghetti in Cheese & Tomato Sauce ad from Kia-ora (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) «Only one cheese was tasty enough for this»21 Aug 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtln2er7wk25https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtl7ntv6js2uFrom Japan, #Christmas 1998: Video Games and Accessories from Toys R Us (+Sega - Enterprises Dreamcast; Nintendo64 Gold Version; Game Boy Color; Sega Rally 2; Virtual Fighter 3tb; Sonic Adventure; Godzilla Generations; Pen Pen Triicelon; PlayStation; Dual Shock Controller, and more) [ENGinALT]21 Aug 2026 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtl7ntv6js2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtl4cmekgy2bFrom America, 1979: Outdoors & Sports and Apparel & Accessories from Johnson Smith's (+Folding solar power camp cooker; Computer baseball pinball machine; Heavy duty cable exerciser; Athletic body toner; Automatic curve baseball; Precision gyro exerciser; Full length rifle case, and more)21 Aug 2026 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtl4cmekgy2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtkywq3lo52uFrom Finland, 1991: Home Appliances and Personal Care from Hobby Hall (+Bionaire Force F-150; Defensor PH5; and Philips HP 5318 Fever) [ENGinALT]21 Aug 2026 05:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkywq3lo52uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtkbh7bld32mFrom America, 1950: Clothing from Fashion Frocks (+Style 767)20 Aug 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtkbh7bld32mhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtk64y6tl52qFrom Germany, 1963: Tools and Home from Konsum (+Set of needle files; Mower blade grinding machine for wet and dry grinding; Butcher steel with black lacquered wooden handle and metal fitting; Hacksaw with tubular or U-shaped bow; Frame saw; Rosin-cored solder; Solder in bars, and more) [ENGinALT]20 Aug 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtk64y6tl52qhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtk2rkffl32lFrom America, 1974: Lighting from Laurel Lamps (+H-1130: Table lamp; FS-1130: Table lamp; H-1131: Table lamp; H-1020: Table lamp; H-1140: Table lamp; H-889: Table lamp; H-942: Table lamp; H-1153: Table lamp; H-803: Table lamp; H-769: Table lamp; and H-838: Table lamp)20 Aug 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtk2rkffl32lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtjxg7ojny24From Finland, 1989: Toys from K Ojamarket (+Electronic Pinball; BOEING 747 Flight Simulator; Electric Miniature Railway; Car Simulator 760 WHERE YOU ARE THE DRIVER; Robust Remote-Controlled Work Machines; Exciting Space Station; Shell Parking Garage; Sturdy Traffic Mat, and more) [ENGinALT]20 Aug 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjxg7ojny24https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtjnegggn627Advert Lucky Dip: From Italy, Aug 1986: Electric Grill ad from G3 Ferrari (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Steam Iron) «Little secrets to always have a party» [ENGinALT]20 Aug 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjnegggn627https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtjjygkmxp2aFrom Germany, 1977: Carpets from GENEX (for DDR) (+58.796 red; 58.797 blue; 58.798 cream; 58.799 green; 58.780 gold; 58.725 red; 58.726 gold; 58.727 cream; 58.728 blue; 58.748 brown/beige; 58.734 green; 58.730 red; 58.731 gold; 58.732 cream; 58.733 blue; 58.747 brown/beige, and more) [ENGinALT]20 Aug 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjjygkmxp2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtj7wuwzew27From America, 1980: Electronics and Toys & Educational from Markline (+Sanyo 7000; Model 7070 Transcribing Machine; Model 9918; Model 9903; Sanyo 8000 Dictation Transcriber; Sanyo 8010 Transcribing Machine; Craig 2706A; Electronic Notebook; Mini cassette recorder; Speak & Spell, and more)20 Aug 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtj7wuwzew27https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtj4lgbwtd27Advert Lucky Dip: From Australia, Aug 1949: Fortified Ovaltine ad from Ovaltine (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) «I love my Ovaltine at bedtime»20 Aug 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtj4lgbwtd27https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtip6xeyvj27From Japan, #Christmas 1998: Toys from Toys R Us (+Hatasuka 26-inch Pajero; Mizutani Electric Toyota Ipsum; Staff2 Townhouse Climber; Plus One 16-inch Toy Story; Sunco Pinger Computer; Lego Shogun's Castle #6083; Ageo 22-inch Appler Harley; Epoq Crash Air Hockey Mega Sonic, and more) [ENGinALT]20 Aug 2026 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtip6xeyvj27https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtiltqm3ot27From America, 1986: Accessories and Apparel from Apple (+Macintosh key ring; key ring; Tie tack; lapel pin; iic pin; Macintosh pin; Macintosh plus pin; Chocolate mouse; Chocolate macintosh; Chocolate apple iie; Mesh memo box and pad; pad refills; Vinyl bumper sticker, and more)20 Aug 2026 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtiltqm3ot27https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtiihr7b7t2oFrom Germany, 1989: Home Electronics and Furniture from GENEX (for DDR) (+Hi-Fi Stereo System «H-MK 100»; Hi-Fi Stereo System «S 3930»; Hi-Fi Phonoautomat «PA 1205; Hi-Fi Phonoautomat «SD 200; Hi-Fi Double Cassette Deck «SDK 3930»; Hi-Fi Mixing Amplifier/Equalizer «SM 3930-, and more) [ENGinALT]20 Aug 2026 05:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtiihr7b7t2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mthqziktxv27From Finland, 1992: Home Textiles from Hobby Hall (+Marbella set for two and Visio set for two) [ENGinALT]19 Aug 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthqziktxv27https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mthnnvd5dv24From America, #Christmas 1941: Decorative Accessories and Bedroom Shop from Lord & Taylor (+Mirror; Picture Frame; Giraffe; Donkeys; Lamp; Frog; Bedspread; Draperies; and Toss Pillows)19 Aug 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthnnvd5dv24https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mthkceyy7r27From Finland, 1989: Toys from K Ojamarket (+Miss Make-Up; Lady Lovely Locks Fairy Princess; Heart to Heart Big Heart-Teddy; and Lady Lovely Locks Friends) [ENGinALT]19 Aug 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthkceyy7r27https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mthgx2crnv2gFrom America, 1980: Documentation & Supplies and Computers & Electronics from Olympic Sales Company (+10 Pack 8" Discs; 10 Pack 5-1/4" Discs; Cartridge/Manual Holder; Hp 2631 Printer Stand; Tape Cartridge, Pkg of 5; Hp 2631B Printer Ribbon Cartridges, Pkg. of 3; A4 blank, 50 sheets, and more)19 Aug 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthgx2crnv2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mth4vhyg6s2l[CW:Dated Imagery] Advert Lucky Dip: From America, Aug 1958: Eskimo Pie Ice Cream ad from Eskimo Pie Corporation (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Eskimo Pie Supreme Ice Cream) «ESKIMO PIE- everyday treat that all enjoy...keep it handy...buy the freezer pak at your favorite store!»19 Aug 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth4vhyg6s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtgzk7xss72lFrom France, 1982: Toys and Games from Jeux Nathan (+Electric Game France; Treasure Hunt; World Riches; Magic Parade; First Crosswords; Chantal Goya Sewing Box; and Club 6 Games) [ENGinALT]19 Aug 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgzk7xss72lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtgphzvhyj2qFrom Germany, 1977: Fashion from Otto (+Blazer skirt combination in black and white; Chic trench coat in pepita; An affordable fashion item! Black & white - check dress; Fashionable two-piece made of knit and fabric; and Houndstooth with knit - the fashion trend!) [ENGinALT]19 Aug 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgphzvhyj2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtgm53ogpl2bAdvert Lucky Dip: From Argentina, Sep 1955: Chocolate ad from Suchard (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+with cereal flakes; with Milk; with honey and almonds; and Bitter Chocolate) «Chubby quadruplets...» [ENGinALT]19 Aug 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgm53ogpl2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtg6qcqqad27From Finland, 1996: Toys from Brio (+Robot; Train Set; Battery-Lulu; Hose-controlled car; Tractor + Attachment; Long Trucks; and Tough Riders) [ENGinALT]19 Aug 2026 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtg6qcqqad27https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mtg3et47eo2qFrom America, 1886: Books from McLoughlin (+Mother goose; Alphabet of birds; Alphabet of animals; Mother goose-linen-bound; One syllable primer; Aunt louisa's big picture books; Baby's first book; Home a b c; Little folks' a b c; Dame dingle's series; Joyful tales; Every baby's a b c, and more)19 Aug 2026 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtg3et47eo2q