December 14, 2012 2:56 pm
This Nostalgic Private Collection Has 1,713 Photos of Old-Fashioned Cans, Jars and Clippings
Photo: Roadsidepictures
Flickr user Roadsidepictures offers 1,713 images of vintage product packaging spanning most of the 20th century. “These are some of the items I’ve collected through the years,” the nostalgic packrat describes of his “Museum of American Packaging Album.” Roadsidepictures explains the motivation behind his expansive collection:
I’ve enjoyed the hobby of photography since I was a kid. I like photographing old neon signs, cars, motels, gas stations, roadside attractions and suburban life. I’m very old fashioned. I should have been born in 1936.
Neatorama observes: “Looking through these will surprise you (with items before your time) and bring back memories (with items you recall vividly). Surely I’m not the only one who remembers back when Tang came in metal cans!”
Image: Roadsidepictures
Tony the Tiger, circa 1965. Photo: Roadsidepictures
Photo: Roadsidepictures
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I’ve had the honor of knowing “Roadsidepictures” personally for a few years now. His dedication to preserving pieces of America’s commercial and roadside past runs deep and true. His collection is amazing. One would probably need two weeks to view it all.
I’m pleased as punch (or Tang) to see my friend featured here. Don’t cheat yourselves, go look at his photostream over on Flickr. Lots more treats there to see.
Comment by loungelistener — December 15, 2012 @ 3:00 pm