Hair straighteners have become popular in the early 1960s and have been in use ever since. Some women used clothes irons to straighten their hair. This dangerous practice was abandoned after the 1960s although it can still be found in some countries. The sexual revolution was not the only backlash against the idealistic demands placedContinue reading “Vintage Photos Show How Women Straighten Their Hair With a Clothes Iron From the 1960s”
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31 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Mary Tyler Moore During the 1960s & 1970s
Born in Brooklyn Heights in 1936, Mary Tyler Moore initially became known for being the face of Hotpoint washing machines dancing as Happy Hotpoint while wearing an elf costume that showed off her legs during the TV series The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. Her voice and legs also appeared regularly (literally only her voiceContinue reading “31 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Mary Tyler Moore During the 1960s & 1970s”
Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos of the Young Helen Mirren and Judi Dench in the 1968 Film Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
They are the publicity shots for what appears to be a rather racy Sixties film, with nymphs and fairies frolicking amid an English rural setting. These photographs from behind the scenes on Sir Peter Hall’s 1968 film of A Midsummer Night’s Dream were taken by David Farrell, known for his informal portraits of the mostContinue reading “Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos of the Young Helen Mirren and Judi Dench in the 1968 Film Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream””
Teenage Girl Arrested for Protesting Segregation, Mississippi, 1961
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland might seem like an unlikely civil rights hero: a white teenage girl with a conservative upbringing in Arlington, Virginia, during the Jim Crow era of segregation. But by the time she was 19 years old, she had participated in over three dozen sit-ins and protests in the South against the treatment ofContinue reading “Teenage Girl Arrested for Protesting Segregation, Mississippi, 1961”
The Ronettes With The Beatles
During their trip to the U.K in early 1964, The Ronettes were introduced to The Beatles, and spent personal time with them during the tour. There was at least one night of dancing with John, George and Ringo, as Ronnie later recalled, noting that Paul McCartney was then involved with Jane Asher. Estelle and GeorgeContinue reading “The Ronettes With The Beatles”
Vintage Photos of a Girl With the House’s Adopted Cat in Boston, Summer 1968
These lovely pics were taken by Barry Cunningham that show a tuxedo cat named Heba from the Evans Street Resistance commune in Dorchester, MA in summer of 1968. One where he poses as part of a still life. Several more where he is being shamelessly cute, soaking up Diane’s affection (name of the girl holdingContinue reading “Vintage Photos of a Girl With the House’s Adopted Cat in Boston, Summer 1968”
11 Beautiful Vintage Portrait Photos of Yvonne Craig as ‘Batgirl’ in 1967
Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress best known for her role as Batgirl from the 1960s television series Batman. She appeared in the final season (1967–1968). Batgirl’s true identity was unknown to Batman and Robin, and their true identities were unknown to her; only Alfred, the butler for Bruce Wayne/Batman, was awareContinue reading “11 Beautiful Vintage Portrait Photos of Yvonne Craig as ‘Batgirl’ in 1967”
Vintage Photos Show What American Beauty Salons Looked Like in the 1950s and 1960s
Women love beauty. That has been certainly evident from the past. So the beauty salons have been increasingly appearing widely and constantly upgrading to serve the standards of ladies. Take a look at these old pics to see what American beauty salons looked like in the 1950s and 1960s.
He-Skirt: 1960s Mini-Skirts for Men
This was a brief fashion in the mid ’60s. An internal memoranda of Dorcus He-Skirts – which did not make it to the market – says “hire only men with large, hairy, developed legs, because in all probability they will be frequently chased by men wielding bats and clubs; models must be able to outrunContinue reading “He-Skirt: 1960s Mini-Skirts for Men”
12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin, often referred to as the “Queen of Rock and Roll,” is best remembered for her rebellious lifestyle, her psychedelic Porsche, her free flowing fashion sense and above all, her distinctive voice. Rolling Stone ranked her as 46th on their 2004 list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, and in 2008 sheContinue reading “12 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Janis Joplin”
