--- title: "38 Charming Vintage Candy Ads Thatll Make You Smile ..." description: "Orange Life Savers; Vintage Halloween Candy Ads; Lemon PEZ; Necco Wafers; Cryst-O-Mint Life Savers; More ..." url: "https://food.allwomenstalk.com/charming-vintage-candy-ads-thatll-make-you-smile/" category: "food" last_updated: "2026-05-21" --- # 38 Charming Vintage Candy Ads Thatll Make You Smile ... If you've ever seen vintage candy ads before, then you've seen how absolutely charming they are. Compared to the ads that you see today, they're clearly so much more simple in design with just some drawings or photos and the ad copy is fun and lighthearted. Take a look at these vintage candy ads for yourself, they're sure to make you long for simpler times! ## 1. Orange Life Savers ![Orange Life Savers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mz/uv/jv7ple0i_438x640.jpg) Via [Orange Drops](https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulmalon/7119670611/in/photostream) Let's get this list of vintage candy ads started with orange-flavored Life Savers. I love the colors used in this ad and the image of the Life Saver being squeezed is really unique. ## 2. Vintage Halloween Candy Ads _ Via back to ghoul_ Quite possibly the cutest Halloween candy ads ever! ## 3. Lemon PEZ ![Lemon PEZ](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wt/k7/pv8509qf_432x626.jpg) Via [FREE Cartoon Graphics / Pics ...](http://cartoongraphics.blogspot.com/2010/03/pez-women-postcards.html) A beautiful woman holding lemons makes you crave PEZ, doesn't it? ## 4. Necco Wafers ![Necco Wafers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dy/wg/teqnlpm0_500x641.jpg) Via [BOOGIE CHILDREN - hollyhocksandtulips: Necco ...](https://thegirlcantdance.tumblr.com/post/8601716839/hollyhocksandtulips-necco-wafers-advertisement) I've never tried this candy before and I'm not sure I've seen them in stores lately. But, this ad would surely prompt me to try them! ## 5. Cryst-O-Mint Life Savers ![Cryst-O-Mint Life Savers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ul/zn/ui3o3ig8_449x640.jpg) Via [The Latest Taste Sensation](https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulmalon/7117529469/in/pool-872690@N22/) Crystal cool peppermints-looks so cool! ## 6. Chiclets ![Chiclets](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/t9/pp/ix5doa6z_420x591.jpg) Via [Vintage Candy Advertisements of the ...](https://www.vintageadbrowser.com/candy-ads-1910s) Isn't this an elegant ad for candy coated gum? ## 7. Maltesers _ Via 1954 Maltesers ad_ I've never heard of Maltesers before, but they remind me a lot of Whoppers! ## 8. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups ![Reese's Peanut Butter Cups](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tv/kz/qd7g242s_459x640.jpg) Via [Reese's Ad, c. 1950s](https://www.flickr.com/photos/87362701@N00/292747833/) The packaging on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups haven't changed much at all! ## 9. Mr. Goodbar _ Via Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With ..._ Have you met Mr. Goodbar? ## 10. Tootsie Roll ![Tootsie Roll](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rt/dg/bpovg2zg_335x500.jpg) Via [Vintage Ad #576: Rah! Rah! ...](https://www.flickr.com/photos/jbcurio/2624904042/) Three cheers for the most delicious candy. ## 11. Halloween Ad for Baby Ruth and Butterfingers ![Halloween Ad for Baby Ruth and Butterfingers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mp/ki/krt7fhux_310x500.jpg) Via [Flickriver: Christian Montone's photos tagged ...](https://www.flickriver.com/photos/christianmontone/tags/vintageadvertisements/) Don't you wish people gave out full sized candy bars at Halloween? ## 12. Vintage Candy Collection ![Vintage Candy Collection](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zl/hi/qn0fh87u_352x640.jpg) Via [1940s CURTISS CANDY Vintage Illustration ...](https://www.flickr.com/photos/christianmontone/4496576247/) What a delicious collection of candies! I wish I could try them all. ## 13. Good and Plenty ![Good and Plenty](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fg/k7/l9qx3ch7_481x640.jpg) Via [Good And Plenty Ad, c. ...](https://www.flickr.com/photos/87362701@N00/292744474/) I love the colors of Good and Plenty candy. ## 14. Milk Duds ![Milk Duds](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jg/a0/jwda3x2q_506x640.jpg) Via [Holloway's Milk Duds Box](https://www.flickr.com/photos/neatocoolville/4101566634/lightbox/) How cute is this vintage box of Milk Duds?! ## 15. KitKat ![KitKat](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jw/eh/zjdnwhdy_470x734.jpg) Via [From pastilles to present: How ...](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2164365/A-sweet-feast-eye-The-workers-sugary-treats-Rowntree-factory-factthat-feast-eye.html) Looks like Kit Kats used to come in four pieces. ## 16. The Benefits of Candy ![The Benefits of Candy](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/oy/f7/o67w6m3p_600x462.jpg) Via [The Sugar High](https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulmalon/7059165651/in/photostream) Did you know that kids NEED the energy from candy? ## 17. Butterfingers _ Via 1953 Illustrated Food Ad, Curtiss ..._ Mmm, honeycomb center with peanut butter and creamy caramel! ## 18. Grape Flavored Life Savers ![Grape Flavored Life Savers](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bb/b3/nwmucsnh_446x640.jpg) Via [ETIQUETAS, ANUNCIOS, CATALOGOS ANTIGUOS](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/521150988102765544/) Recapturing the flavor of grapes. ## 19. Hershey's Chocolate Bars ![Hershey's Chocolate Bars](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e1/pb/ap9sw4n9_502x640.jpg) Via [Hershey's Ad, c. 1950s](https://www.flickr.com/photos/87362701@N00/292744477/) Can you believe these candy bars only cost a nickel and a dime?! ## 20. Mars Candy Bars ![Mars Candy Bars](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/v0/ks/bgw2if8l_419x640.jpg) Via [Favor 'Em With Candy Bars ...](https://www.flickr.com/photos/hollywoodplace/3547910378/) I wish Forever Yours and Cocoanut bars were still around. ## 21. Navy Candies _ Via 1954 Navy Sweets ad_ These look a lot like Life Savers. Does anyone know if Life Savers were onced called Navy Candies or vice versa? ## 22. Wrigley's Gum ![Wrigley's Gum](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ux/pc/va2ofyri_250x640.jpg) Via [Wrigleys](https://www.flickr.com/photos/32705854@N04/3069153932/in/pool-73616815@N00/) These tiny packs of gum are so cute and who knew they were once marketed to soothe nerves? ## 23. Old Candy Store Sign _ Via squidoo.com_ Another sign extolling the benefits of candy for kids. ## 24. U-All-No Party Patties ![U-All-No Party Patties](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cm/zx/l2wbg7o1_594x609.jpg) Via [U-All-No](https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulmalon/8814216648/) Five delicious flavors to nibble on. ## 25. Regency Candy ![Regency Candy](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/pa/ul/nncs3y2w_600x791.jpg) Via [Candy Ad - So Colorful!](https://goo.gl/SBG4sP) Colorful and tempting! ## 26. Penny Candy _ Via flickr.com_ Baby Ruth came in so many different flavors and forms. ## 27. Cadbury's Milk Tray _ Via 1959 Cadbury's Milk Tray ad_ So classy and chic! ## 28. Brach's Chocolate Cherries _ Via flickr.com_ A holiday favorite. ## 29. Baby Ruth _ Via flickr.com_ What a value! ## 30. Spangles _ Via 1955 Spangles ad_ Spangles are just as important as train tickets. ## 31. Brach's Halloween Candy _ Via Yahoo - login_ How fun do these Halloween candies look? I wish they still came in the same packaging. ## 32. Mackintosh's Quality Street Candy _ Via 1955 Quality Street ad_ Three types of chocolate-y goodness. ## 33. Mason's Black Crows ![Mason's Black Crows](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/cw/p6/jdrqi1lh_600x609.jpg) Via [flickr.com](https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.flickr.com/photos/captainspaulding/7838332240/in/photostream) Perfect for Halloween! ## 34. Life Savers Ad ![Life Savers Ad](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/p2/c1/q9qr3dr6_495x628.jpg) Via [Holesome Candy](https://www.flickr.com/photos/paulmalon/8611072147/in/photostream) Sip! Sip! Hooray! ## 35. Brach's Easter Candy Parade ![Brach's Easter Candy Parade](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sa/u1/rtu0eit7_600x776.jpg) Via [Unavailable Listing on Etsy](http://www.etsy.com?ref=allwomenstalk.com) Festive and colorful candies! ## 36. Mars Bars ![Mars Bars](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l2/kn/ou4pgh29_250x640.jpg) Via [Old Ads](https://oldads.tumblr.com/page/9) Great for that hole in your head? What? ## 37. Milky Way ![Milky Way](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/bl/lj/vywfqm08_421x549.jpg) Via [1953 Milky Way Ad ~ ...](http://www.atticpaper.com/proddetail.php?prod=1953-milky-way-ad-out-on-a-limb) Worth going out on a limb for. ## 38. Whitman's Sampler ![Whitman's Sampler](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/m8/mb/r5tcp86m_491x640.jpg) Via [1955 ... fatty makers!](https://www.flickr.com/photos/x-ray_delta_one/7682101554/in/photostream) Another candy company that didn't stray far from their original design. Didn't these vintage candy ads get you in the mood for some creamy chocolate or fruit candies? 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