Classic marketing posters

Welcome to a nostalgic tour among yesterday's marketing.
Husqvarna has a proud history of innovation.

User instructions

User instructions for sewing machine number 2, from 1874.

Bicycle catalogue

The cover of the bicycle and accessory catalogue of 1903. In addition to the bicycle picture, the company proudly shows the gold medal from Paris 1900.

Firearms catalogue

The firearms catalogue of 1913 - today a rarity - was excellently designed.

Motorcycle advertisement

Motorcycle advertisement for Husqvarna, 1917.

Meat grinders

Sheet metal sign for Husqvarna meat grinders.

Bicycle catalogue 1931

Brightly colored bicycles instead of glossy black ones, was the news in the catalogue of 1931.

The Novo hub

The Novo free wheel hub as presented in the catalogue of 1931.

Motorcycles of 1932

Gunnar Kalén posing with the 8 motorcycle models of 1932.

Ice cream machines

The ice cream machine used to be a very popular product.

Light pedaled bikes

The stubborn rumour about the Husqvarna bicycles being heavy pedaled was met with posters like this.

The Radar Eye reflectors

The unique construction and design of the rear reflector of the Husqvarna bicycles in the 1950's.

Sewing machines

Husqvarna automatic sewing machines.

Exhibition bus

In order to reach a wider clientele, Husqvarna used this exhibiton and demonstration bus in among other countries, West Germany.

Female grace sells lawn mowers

Ulla Edin, now an actress, but back then mostly known for her affiliation with the Miss Sweden competition, posing with a Husqvarna lawn mower.

Outboard motors

Advertisement poster from Husqvarna's brief but intensive outboard motor period in the 1960's.