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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”.

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!

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.

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.

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.

1950s-1960s feathered hat Audrey Hepburn style

Modern Vintage

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.

1960s Hermits Rest Photos, Native American Indian dance, and random

Slide Scans

These Kodachrome slides from January 1961 tell the story of a road trip through the western USA. From the historic Hermit’s Rest at the Grand Canyon to images of Native American pow-wows and celebrations, they provide a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century travel and culture.

Grandma and Grandpa KodaChrome Slide Scan

Old Slide Scans, Slide Scans

These pictures of an elderly man and woman were presumably taken in 1962... were these the people that the photographer was traveling to see in the west? Did she stop to see Hearst Castle along the...

Old house and car slides from 1962

Old Slide Scans, Slide Scans

These old house and old car slides were in a box dated from 1962. See those flames or wingy things on the old car? Obviously, I don't know much about cars, and would appreciate any hint as to the...

1960s western house and neighborhood pictures

Old Slide Scans, Slide Scans

These are from that box from 1962... looks like a 1960s western suburb with the mountains in the background... maybe in Nevada? I like the one story house, and you can see the rear of an old car in...

Jaslene’s vintage Pinup Style shoot

Carondelet Historical Society Project, Vintage Styling & Photography

It’s interesting to see how many ways the WAC Uniform was modeled by the models I shot in 2011! Besides the WAC uniform, I also photographed Jaslene wearing a feathered hat from the 1960s, and in a traditional costume that she’d brought along to our shoot. It was fun and good times. I really like the 1960s hat best, her expressions totally made it sparkle.

Random Old Slides

Old Slide Scans, Slide Scans

These were in with the World War 2 loving couple set... I don't think they belong. Still, they're reminiscent of a previous time... ilke when when boats had flair. Maybe the 1960s? I am not sure...

Photos from our Classic Car Photography Workshop – 2013

My Photography, Vintage Styling & Photography

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.

Gibson Girl Newspaper Clipping from 1966

Misc. Ephemera

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”.

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

Vintage Styling & Photography

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

Vintage Styling & Photography

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.

Vintage 1960s Mustang – a forgotten fashion photoshoot

Vintage Styling & Photography

Pictures of the Gateway Arch under construction

Featured, Slide Scans

Early 1900s band photos street photography

Old Photo Scans

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

Civil War or Spanish War Veterans Photos

Old Photo Scans

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?

Turn of the century firefighter pictures

Old Photo Scans

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.

Old Sinclair Gas Station Photos

Old Photo Scans

I think that these photos of a Sinclair Gas Station are from the late 1930s. Gas was only 18 cents! There are signs on the shop for “tire vulcanizing”, Sinclair Gasoline, auto storage (cost $1 for a week), and inside I can make out an ad for Ponds skin cream. It appears that there was a car wash behind the building, or maybe that’s a picture of a different building.

A bakery shop in 1917

Old Photo Scans

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.

Lyrics to popular 1930s songs pt1

Old Magazine Scans, Popular Songs Magazine: October 1935

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.

Pretty Girls Sold Tobacco – tobacco advertisements used pinups

CheeseCake Pinup Magazine 1953, Old Magazine Scans

Here is an interesting history of tobacco advertisements using pretty women and pinups as bait, and to gain broader social acceptance of smoking cigarettes! To explain changes in tobacco advertising, you have to take a historical perspective, which this article explains best. Briefly the history of tobacco ads (according to this 1953 article):

Illustrated 1960s baby shower cards with rhymes inside

1960s New Baby and Baby Shower Cards, Featured, Misc. Ephemera

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….

Featured

Pictures from the 1927 St. Louis Tornado

Featured

Turn of the century wedding, couples, and portraiture

WWII WAC Uniform on Zizi

1950s Hearst Castle Pictures

1920s Wedding Dress

Gibson Girl Newspaper Clipping from 1966

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

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

Vintage 1960s Mustang – a forgotten fashion photoshoot

Pictures of the Gateway Arch under construction

1950s-1960s feathered hat Audrey Hepburn style

1960s Hermits Rest Photos, Native American Indian dance, and random

Grandma and Grandpa KodaChrome Slide Scan

Old house and car slides from 1962

1960s western house and neighborhood pictures

Jaslene’s vintage Pinup Style shoot

Random Old Slides

Photos from our Classic Car Photography Workshop – 2013

Gibson Girl Newspaper Clipping from 1966

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

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

Vintage 1960s Mustang – a forgotten fashion photoshoot

Pictures of the Gateway Arch under construction

Early 1900s band photos street photography

Civil War or Spanish War Veterans Photos

Turn of the century firefighter pictures

Old Sinclair Gas Station Photos

A bakery shop in 1917

Lyrics to popular 1930s songs pt1

Pretty Girls Sold Tobacco – tobacco advertisements used pinups

Illustrated 1960s baby shower cards with rhymes inside

Vintage Dresses

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