1960s

Gibson Girl Newspaper Clipping from 1966

Here’s a newspaper clipping from 1966 about an 86 year old former Gibson Girl model, Mrs. Josephine Gibson Knowlton, the sister of Charles Dana Gibson. She was “the original Gibson Girl”.

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Pinup pics of June Ann with 2 vintage cars, a black Bel Aire and a green Chevrolet

Dive into a nostalgic photoshoot featuring St. Louis-based pinup model June Ann, styled in her own vintage-inspired wardrobe and retro makeup, as she poses with two iconic vintage cars—a black Chevrolet Bel Air and a vibrant green Chevrolet. Against the muted tones of a grey spring day, the shoot captured the vibrant colors of the cars and wardrobe, embodying timeless 1940s and 1950s pinup glamour. A perfect fusion of retro fashion and classic American automotive design!

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Snapshots of a pinup model wearing a 1960s Plaid Sheath Dress on a gold car (Rebekah Liegh)

I think pinup model Rebekah Liegh is perched on and in a 1957 Chevy, but I’m not sure? I do know that her cute sleeveless plaid vintage dress, from my collection, is from the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Mustang – a forgotten fashion photoshoot

I was going through my old hard drive, and realized that I’d exported these 1960s styled photos of Ashley, but never posted them to this vintage blog! I dressed and styled her in a vintage light green psychedelic floral minidress and hat. Since we were going to shoot other sets, I kept her makeup fairly neutral, but with bright pink lipstick.

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Pictures of the Gateway Arch under construction

These photos show the Arch under various stages of construction, from just two legs, to the final keystone about to be placed into the nearly complete monument… fascinating historic slide scans of the Gateway Arch under construction in 1965.

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1950s-1960s feathered hat Audrey Hepburn style

1950s-1960s feathered hat Audrey Hepburn style

This elegant black and white feathered hat, dated to the late 1950s or early 1960s, beautifully captures the charm and sophistication of mid-century fashion. Its soft, fluffy texture and “mod” aesthetic evoke the timeless glamour of icons like Audrey Hepburn. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage elegance to your wardrobe, this hat is a wearable piece of history that bridges the transition from 1950s femininity to the sleek lines of early 1960s style.

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Photos from our Classic Car Photography Workshop – 2013

Photos from our Classic Car Photography Workshop – 2013

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This was such a fun photography workshop to organize with Joann of Clean Cut Creations Vintage Auto Repair. I have always wanted to put together a “shoot out” event, after having attended several on the coasts. The fact that we chose a vintage theme and were able to round up some classic cars, made things extra awesome.
I provided all the authentic vintage dresses, hats and wardrobe, I applied all the period styled makeup on the models, and guided their hair styles.

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Pinup pics of June Ann with 2 vintage cars, a black Bel Aire and a green Chevrolet

Pinup pics of June Ann with 2 vintage cars, a black Bel Aire and a green Chevrolet

Dive into a nostalgic photoshoot featuring St. Louis-based pinup model June Ann, styled in her own vintage-inspired wardrobe and retro makeup, as she poses with two iconic vintage cars—a black Chevrolet Bel Air and a vibrant green Chevrolet. Against the muted tones of a grey spring day, the shoot captured the vibrant colors of the cars and wardrobe, embodying timeless 1940s and 1950s pinup glamour. A perfect fusion of retro fashion and classic American automotive design!

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Early 1900s band photos street photography

Early 1900s band photos street photography

Take a step back in time with these fascinating early 1900s photos of Seymour’s Regiment Band and vivid street scenes. Charles Seymour, a famed conductor and soloist in St. Louis, might have led the band seen posing near a picturesque gazebo. Another snapshot captures the liveliness of an early 20th-century market, while the final image showcases local tradesmen and children in front of John Sydow Tin Shop. These slides, digitized from the 1960s, preserve a glimpse into a rich cultural past

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Civil War or Spanish War Veterans Photos

Civil War or Spanish War Veterans Photos

These pictures were labeled “Civil War or Spanish War Veterans”. They’re actually slides from the 1960s, when someone had tried to copy or preserve the originals. Pretty interesting to see the elderly soldiers standing in formation. I wonder what event this was for?

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Turn of the century firefighter pictures

Turn of the century firefighter pictures

Here are pictures of firemen, a hose cart, and the Carondelet Heights Fire Association at the turn of the century.It looks like they’re showing off the new fire hose cart and maybe the fire hose, since the men are posed holding the hose unwound, on ladders against the next door building. The fire fighters are also shown acting like they’re pulling the fire cart, and there are no horses.

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A bakery shop in 1917

A bakery shop in 1917

These pictures of a bakery shop had the note “c. 1917 or 1918” and the names of the husband and wife who owned it.  I think it’s interesting to see how bakery shops were arranged, and there are pictures of the racks and “behind the counter” at this shop.

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Lyrics to popular 1930s songs pt1

Lyrics to popular 1930s songs pt1

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Step back into the golden age of music with these timeless lyrics from the October 1935 Popular Songs Magazine. From cowboy ballads like “Empty Saddles” to romantic dance waltzes like “Dancing ‘Til Dawn,” these hits reflect the spirit of 1930s America. Explore the history behind each song, including the patriotic “Franklin D. Roosevelt March” and the sentimental “Juanita.” Enjoy this glimpse into the past with detailed lyrics and historical context—complete with embedded audio and video performances for an immersive trip down memory lane.

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Pretty Girls Sold Tobacco – tobacco advertisements used pinups

Pretty Girls Sold Tobacco – tobacco advertisements used pinups

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Here’s an intriguing look into the history of how tobacco advertisements used glamorous pinup models and women to market cigarettes. From the rise of Turkish cigarettes in the early 1900s to the post-war pinup culture of the 1950s, cigarette brands cleverly broke societal taboos and redefined smoking as glamorous and sophisticated. Discover how Chesterfield, Marlboro, and Camel pioneered strategies that linked cigarettes with freedom, beauty, and modernity, capturing the cultural shifts of each era.

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Illustrated 1960s baby shower cards with rhymes inside

Illustrated 1960s baby shower cards with rhymes inside

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I am just posting the rest of these 1960s baby shower cards all at once! These are vertical new baby welcome cards from that 1962 baby shower. I absolutely love the illustrations on the fronts of these cards, and the cute happy rhymes that are inside!

The mother-to-be wrote what gifts she received on the backs of these cards, which I’ve scanned also.

Here are a few of the baby shower rhymes….

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