Thursday’s ad is for Blatz Beer, from 1951. The ad is part of Blatz’s “I lived in Milwaukee, I ought to know” series from the later Forties and Fifties that featured prominent celebrities, sports figures and famous folks from Milwaukee claiming to know “Blatz is Milwaukee’s Finest Beer” because they lived there, or near there, at some point in their lives. This one features stage actor Alfred Lunt, who was born in Milwaukee.
Archives for May 1, 2014
Cross-Stitched Beer Yeast
Here’s a fun little project I stumbled upon, someone created a series of Cross-Stitched Germs and Microbes. The needlepoint creations include over a dozen tiny creatures, including Beer Yeast. To make your own, visit Watty’s Wall Stuff on Etsy. She has individual patterns you can buy or sets, if you’re feeling crafty.