Original circa 1930s Framed Cream of Wheat Advertisement- Women’s Home Companion

Nina’s Note ~

Bring a piece of mid-century American nostalgia into your home with this beautifully preserved vintage advertisement for Cream of Wheat. Featuring a classic illustration that evokes childhood, warmth, and the simple comforts of breakfast, this ad captures the style and spirit of post-war America.

 

Why This Piece Stands Out

• Authentic 11”x14” vintage advertising art — an original magazine-era ad, not a modern reproduction.
• Charming family & childhood imagery — the image of a child represents innocence, domestic warmth, and the cozy ritual of breakfast.
• Mid-century design aesthetic — characteristic typography, illustration style, and layout that nod to 1930s–1950s advertising.
• Ready to display — framed for your kitchen, dining room, or vintage-inspired space.

 

 Details: 

• Brand: Cream of Wheat
• Ad title (as printed): Now every day is vital!
• Medium: Women’s Companion Magazine 
• Estimated era: Circa 1930s
• Condition: Vintage; as shown (may show subtle age-related wear, which adds character)
• Perfect for: Modern kitchen décor, Americana collectors, nostalgic home styling
• 11”x14” frame
• Easel back not provided

 

Why Originals Matter

Original ads like this are more than decoration — they are authentic artifacts of American commercial and social history. At a time when companies used illustrated ads to connect emotionally with families, such advertisements documented cultural ideals around home, family, and wholesome living. Because they were printed for magazines and newspapers and not preserved, most of these ads didn’t survive — which makes existing originals increasingly rare and desirable as collectible ephemera and nostalgic décor.