Are You?

WWII saw a significant shift in the vagina business. Heavy industry ramped up in service to the war effort, and Bronson was ready. However, many older models had to be redesigned to meet the demands of new restrictions on production…

ViewAre You?

We Want Willie

Here we see a near-mint condition Wacky Willie pinback button, produced as a promotional gift for members of the “Wacky Willie’s Wild World of Wonder” cartoon fan-club. This example is housed at the Bronson Archive, but a button like this…

ViewWe Want Willie

Wacky Willie the Wonder Weiner

The late 1960’s and early 70’s posed significant challenges for Bronson. Back-to-nature radicalism, and the rapid advance of feminism left the marketing department flailing until they were able to successfully define, target, and exploit new demographics. Several campaigns from this…

ViewWacky Willie the Wonder Weiner

Gentleman Prefer

Tasked with the duty of refreshing the image of a major national brand, yet still trying to maintain ties to a rich history, the true genius of Carder Buckley was immediately evident. Recalling the famous “Even the Milkman Wouldn’t Have…

ViewGentleman Prefer

The Original Logo

This original print of the first new BVC logo design since 1902 was signed in 1952 by Carder Buckley himself. Buckley’s world renowned Studio Parisienne was hired by BVC to refresh the company image at the dawn of the Jet…

ViewThe Original Logo