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/3my5yuv22ww25Advert Lucky Dip: From Australia, Oct 1951: Knitwear ad from Hanro (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) «That spring feeling»18 Oct 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my5yuv22ww25https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my5vkek45m2kFrom Denmark, #Christmas 1938: Toys from Buldog (+Baby doll with knitted clothes; Big Stuffed Dog; Elegantly Dressed Doll; Baby doll that can close eyes; Gnomes; Huge Mama Doll; Celluloid Dolls; Stuffed doll for the little ones; Remaining Batch Dolls; and Plush Bears) [ENGinALT]18 Oct 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my5vkek45m2khttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my5lhyeqzz2nFrom France, 1974: Toys & Games from Jeux Et Jouets (+BMW Motorcyclist; Parachutist Para 2; AFP Female Police Auxiliary; Indian; Japanese; D'Artagnan; Trapper; Majorette; Majorette Baby; Jim l'Éclair; La Vallière; Guignol Theatre; Colorédo 3; Baby Model; and Same model without cape) [ENGinALT]18 Oct 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my5lhyeqzz2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my5i4cw7km25Advert Lucky Dip: From America, Oct 1956: RCA Victor ad (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) «COLOR THE BIRDS EYE KIDS ENTER THE RCA VICTOR BIRDS EYE CONTEST WIN»18 Oct 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my5i4cw7km25https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my52ude2sm2gFrom America, 1941: Photographic Supplies from AGFA (+Speedex paper; Nokoline paper; Postcards; Projection proof paper; and Proof paper)18 Oct 2026 07:18 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my52ude2sm2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my4xeg6qoo2hFrom Germany, 1954: Clothing and Accessories from Nordland (+2341 Made of plain poplin; 2337 Men's pajamas; 2334 Durable pajamas; 2333 Elegant men's pajamas; 2335 Inexpensive pajamas; 2362 Elegant poplin shirt; 2384 Sports shirt; 2395 The modern, popular Lidokragen, and more) [ENGinALT]18 Oct 2026 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my4xeg6qoo2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my4ty4rvw42uFrom France, 1979: Toys from Joue Club (+3444. Dismountable Guard Post 175.00; 3405. Gift Box Knights 7 Klikis 59.00; 3409. Gift Box Lookout Soldiers 7 Klikis 59.00; 3511. The Orchestra 30.00; 3512. Artists on the Ground 30.00; 3513. World of the Circus 30.00, and more) [ENGinALT]18 Oct 2026 05:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my4ty4rvw42uhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my44jaop7a2wFrom Germany, 1960: Fashion Accessories, Home Decor and Crafts & Hobbies from Quelle (+Brush set for the toilet table; Shirt pocket; Small suitcase with handle and zipper; Laundry bag; Toilet bag with metal hanger; Toilet set; Toilet bag; Stocking bag; Men's laundry bag, and more) [ENGinALT]17 Oct 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my44jaop7a2whttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my3z5wu3d32nFrom America, 1886: Books from McLoughlin (+The sunshine library; Swiss family Robinson-Half-Bound; Sandford and Merton-Half-Bound; Robinson Crusoe-Half-Bound; The pilgrim's progress-Half-Bound; History of the united states-Half-Bound; Little worker's series-Half-Bound, and more)17 Oct 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my3z5wu3d32nhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my3vt447dx2nFrom Germany, 1963: Personal Care and Cosmetics from Konsum (+Electric hair clipper "Comet"; Shaving device "Figaro"; Gift Pack "Shaving"; Shaving brush - Brand "Bürstenmann"; Gift Pack "Kölnisch"; Wash Eau de Cologne "Karma"; Hair tonic Euskin; Razor blade sharpener, and more) [ENGinALT]17 Oct 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my3vt447dx2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my3shq6epv2nFrom America, 1966: Lighting from Lightolier (+4957; 4951; 4950; 48175; 4934; 4933; 4727; 4496; 4497; 4931; 4930; 4932; 4728; 3263; and 3264)17 Oct 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my3shq6epv2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my3ig2dtll2wAdvert Lucky Dip: From America, Oct 1970: Coca-Cola ad (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Cheese; Grapes; Apples; Pears; and Bread) «It's the real thing. Coke.»17 Oct 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my3ig2dtll2whttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my3f2ucqhp2lFrom Finland, 1998: Baby & Children and Movies from Brio (+strollers; baby and children's equipment innovations; and Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas) [ENGinALT]17 Oct 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my3f2ucqhp2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my32yvnta72wFrom Germany, #Christmas 1939: Toys from Stukenbrok (+Four Baskets) [ENGinALT]17 Oct 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my32yvnta72whttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my2xnh4sbb2wAdvert Lucky Dip: From America, Oct 1950: Home Appliances ad from Firestone (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+19-Cubic Foot Food Freezer; 11-Cubic Foot Supreme Refrigerator; De Luxe Electric Range; De Luxe Gas Range; De Luxe Washer; De Luxe Two-Speed Cabinet Ironer, and more)17 Oct 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my2xnh4sbb2whttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my2kacjorz2wFrom America, 1983: Toys & Hobbies and Electronics from Markline (+The Illustrator; Kpat04a; Kpap04a; Kpat001a; Kpap001a; Dancing Bear; Kpco101a; Kpco002b; Mbmaster; Ct610; Cas120; and Electra)17 Oct 2026 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my2kacjorz2whttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my2gukxy6x2fFrom France, 1982: Games & Hobbies from Jeux Laffont (+The potter; Pyrography; Take Five; and The Account Is Good) [ENGinALT]17 Oct 2026 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my2gukxy6x2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3my2djpz2bg2pFrom America, 1997: Kids Costumes and Baby Costumes from Toys R Us (+Cat in the hat; Cowboy or cowgirl; Batman or superman; Rugrats boy or girl; L'il lion or tiger; Pooh or tigger; Ariel; Storybook assortment; Looney tunes assortment; Halloween sleepers; Barney, and more)17 Oct 2026 05:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3my2djpz2bg2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxzm2qwslp2kFrom Germany, 1968: Furniture and Home Decor from Leipzig (+Annett bedroom; Table L; Wardrobe R; Table M; Table N; Chair P; Chair O; and Wall decor Q) [ENGinALT]16 Oct 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxzm2qwslp2khttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxzipm5p7y2aFrom America, #Christmas 1993: Video Games and Promotions from Captron (+Lethal Enforcers; Sunset Riders; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters; and Tecmo Super Bowl)16 Oct 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxzipm5p7y2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxzfdnt33u2lFrom Finland, 1966: Sports & Recreation from Osuusliike Vainola (+Super K 72/basketball; Universal/volleyball; Tournament 5/football; Tournament 4/football; Multiply/tennis racket; Dunlop Fort/tennis balls; Karhu 524/baseball glove; Karhu 525/baseball glove; Karhu 151/disc, and more) [ENGinALT]16 Oct 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxzfdnt33u2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxzbyr47b52pFrom America, 1987: Toys & Hobbies and Sporting Goods & Apparel from Toys R Us (+Classic 1-gauge electric passenger train set; Heavy iron electric train set; Over & under railroad empire; Hot wheels turboglo jump set; Tr-x four-car team electric road race set, and more)16 Oct 2026 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxzbyr47b52phttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxyxwejki62hAdvert Lucky Dip: From Australia, Oct 1963: Cheese ad from Dairy Foods (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Gouda; Edam; Swiss; Cheddar; Parmesan; Blue Vein; and Cottage Cheese) «CHEESE WITH THE FLAVOUR EVERYONE LOVES - THE PROTEIN EVERYONE NEEDS»16 Oct 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxyxwejki62hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxyul65flc25From Finland, 1992: Bedding from Hobby Hall (+Contessa set for two and Princess set for two) [ENGinALT]16 Oct 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxyul65flc25https://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxykjjy3j22pFrom America, 1955: Hobbies & Toys from Johnson Smith's (+Lockheed P-80 Jet; Create-O-Matic Sportplane; Convertible Control Line Plane; Lockheed Solid; Supermarine Racing Seaplane; Curtiss Racer; Ready-to-fly Navy Jet Plane; Big Free Flight Airplane Kit; Remote controlled model plane, and more)16 Oct 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxykjjy3j22phttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxyh6euddl2pAdvert Lucky Dip: From Australia, Oct 1951: Old Gold Chocolates ad from MacRobertson (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Nougat Dessert; Nut Chocolate; Strawberry Cup; Pineapple Fondant; Scorched Almonds; Cherry-in-Cream; Vanilla Cream; Nutty Butterscotch; and Cream Caramel)16 Oct 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxyh6euddl2phttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxxwfh7mky2wFrom America, 1997: Toys from Toys R Us (+Pattie Cake Singing Doll; Magic Music Ponies; Disney's Little Play-A-Sound Books; Pop-Up Songbooks; Gerber Fruit Baby; and Bendy Wendy)16 Oct 2026 06:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxxwfh7mky2whttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxxt2bvle52hFrom Finland, 1999: Toys from Brio (+Dollhouse; Combi Pram; Bath doll set; Fifi Doll; St. Bernard; Dogs; Cat; Lion; Maiden Doll; Forest Animals; Raincoat Teddy Bear; Small Lions; and Mini Stroller) [ENGinALT]16 Oct 2026 05:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxxt2bvle52hhttps://bsky.app/profile/oldincatalogues.bsky.social/post/3mxx3l4nz242pFrom Germany, 1977: Electronics from GENEX (for DDR) (+Medium Super «Proxima 415»; Medium Super «Arietta 720»; Suitcase Receiver «Stern Sensomat 3000»; Suitcase Receiver «Stern Elite 2001»; Suitcase Receiver «Stern Dynamic 2030»; Blaupunkt Car Radio «Lyon», and more) [ENGinALT]15 Oct 2026 22:15 +0000at://did:plc:7qcuhgal4hl6bbnt3o7ordit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxx3l4nz242p