Advertisement, Kaufman's of Kentucky, "A Rainbow of Wing Dings!" Women's Fashion Shoes, Original Magazine Ad, USA, 1962

A wheel of colorful shoes — and a store that no longer exists.

Kaufman's of Kentucky opened in 1903, was purchased by L.S. Ayres in 1969, and closed in 1971 — leaving behind a handful of advertisements and a great deal of local retail history. This 1962 full-page color ad is one of the most visually inventive: a circular arrangement of women's shoes called "Wing Dings," displayed like spokes on a wheel beneath the cheerful tagline "A Rainbow of Wing Dings!" Bold, graphic, and entirely of its mid-century moment.

A wonderful piece for a dressing room, closet, or fashion-forward gallery wall. A meaningful gift for Kentucky history collectors, shoe enthusiasts, or lovers of mid-century retail design.

• Original full-page color print ad, 1962
• Kaufman's of Kentucky (opened 1903, closed 1971)
• "Wing Dings" women's shoe collection in circular display
• Tagline: "A Rainbow of Wing Dings!"
• Dimensions: 12.5 x 11 inches (portrait orientation)
• Condition: Very Good Vintage — age toning; small border tears; fold on bottom left corner; image intact; colors remain bright
• One available