Players cigarettes to Parker pen: 1947 nostalgia through ads

Here are ten advertisements culled from old Hindustan Times paper clippings before and after August 15, 1947.

In modern times, the way in which corporates advertise their products have transformed due to digital revolution. But, decades back, when television was just introduced and internet was not even thought of, newspapers were preferred by many to register their brands in people's minds.

Old newspaper advertisements culled from Hindustan Times

Here are 12 advertisements culled from old Hindustan Times paper clippings before and after August 15, 1947.

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