Original 1957 Vintage Advertisement – Cussons Imperial Leather & Bennett College “Train Your Mind to Success” – Mounted 15 x 22 cm

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Original 1957 Vintage Advertisement – Cussons Imperial Leather & Bennett College “Train Your Mind to Success” – Mounted 15 x 22 cm

Description:

This is an original 1957 vintage British print advertisement featuring two iconic mid-century brands: Cussons Imperial Leather and Bennett College. Beautifully preserved and professionally mounted on black cardboard (approx. 15 x 22 cm), this advert showcases post-war marketing aimed at grooming and self-improvement for the modern man.

🧴 Cussons Imperial Leather – Brilliantine:
Promoted as “His Imperial Leather,” the Cussons brand advertises its classic Brilliantine for men – both in liquid and solid forms – as the grooming choice of “men of fame and men of promise.” This elegant and refined ad taps into the ideals of masculinity, success, and good taste of the 1950s.

📚 Bennett College – Train Your Mind to Success:
Known for their extensive postal tuition programs, Bennett College promises readers a path to personal and professional success with their free book: “Train Your Mind to SUCCESS.” The advert lists a wide range of career paths from architecture and engineering to bookkeeping, languages, and telecommunications—perfectly capturing Britain’s booming mid-century aspirations for social mobility and skill development.

📐 Specifications:

• Date: Circa 1957
• Dimensions: Approx. 15 x 22 cm
• Medium: Black and white print on original magazine paper
• Mounting: Professionally mounted on black card for preservation
• Publisher/Advertiser: Cussons Ltd. (for grooming), Bennett College, Sheffield (for education)
• Cartoonist/Illustrator: Not specifically credited
• Print Condition:
  These vintage prints are over 65 years old and may exhibit light natural wear, soft patina, or subtle edge aging. All of which adds authentic vintage charm. Mounted and ready for framing or display.

🖼️ Perfect For:Collectors of 1950s grooming adverts or vintage educational ephemera

• Retro lovers, barbershop wall art, educators, writers, and design historians
• Wall décor in libraries, home offices, man caves, or vintage-themed rooms
• A unique gift for fans of British heritage brands and print culture