Women and Cars
Two examples of vintage advertising using that old useful weapon called Glamour.Sources Nostalgia Villeand Magazine Art
Two examples of vintage advertising using that old useful weapon called Glamour.Sources Nostalgia Villeand Magazine Art
1920’s hosiery ad – illustrated by Coles Phillips. Vintage Stockings History and Archive films The story of how hosiery developed into such a uniquely feminine piece of apparel is largely to do with the developments in fiber. During the late 1800’s, the fibers used in hosiery changed over from woolen to cotton. By the early …
The Invention of Nylon Stockings When Nylon arrived on the scene in the late 1930’s, it triggered what can only be described as a form of mass hysteria amongst women in the USA. During the Second World War – nylon was strictly rationed. Women even handed them in at war depots so that they could …
Joan Blondell (August 30, 1906 – December 25, 1979) was an American actress. Joan Blondell embarked upon a film career in the late 1920’s and became famous as a wisecracking sexy blonde and reached her peak in the pre Hays code 1930’s at warner brothers Studio.She appeared in more than 100 movies and television productions. …
Iconic Screen Appearance of Cyd Charisse That appearance of Cyd Charisse, or to be more accurate, her legs, in the 1952 smash hit Singing in the Rain, is unforgettable . A superb dancer, with legs reputed to be insured for a million dollars, she was chosen by Gene Kelly to appear opposite him in a special …