The Man from U.N.C.L.E
Oh how I used to love watching “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”! Above actors David McCallum and Robert Vaughn who of
Archive by category 1960s
The 1960s was a time of Mods, Rockers, Mary Quant and miniskirts. There was a real youth-culture in the swinging sixties, symbolized by iconic models Twiggy and Peggy Moffit. On the more grown-up side of Sixties fashion the ‘Mad Men’ style of dressing was smart, sophisticated and luxurious. Think Jackie Kennedy and her neat suits and sunglasses!
Waist Training: a Visual History of Corsetry
I found myself wondering the other day about waist training and just how corsets and girdles have shaped women and
Bruce Lee playing ping pong with Nunchucks
Wow – if you ever doubted the skill of Bruce Lee you simply have to watch this. He’s playing ping
Julie Newmar
Photo of Bob Cummings and Julie Newmar from the television program My Living Doll. Source and copyright:This work is in the
Moyra Swan photographed by Bert Stern, 1969
Photo of 1960s model Moyra Swan by Bert Stern, 1969. Thanks very much to Moyra Swan who kindly sent me
1960s fashion
A gorgeous fur trimmed jacket and skirt photographed in 1966. Source and copyright:This file is licensed under the Creative Commons
Cleopatra: Taylor, Burton & the $44 Million Scandale
When Elizabeth Taylor came to the end of her studio contract in 1961 she was free to finally choose her
Richard Burton 1960s
Photo of Richard Burton as Arthur from the original Broadway production of Camelot. Source and copyright: This work is in
Girl in front of a 1960s window display
Woman with window display photographed by American photographer James Jowers in 1968. How fed up does she look? It looks
1960s eye makeup and geometric prints
Fabulously styled mod girl in New York 1968. Photograph by Jame Jowers. Source and copyright: George Eastman House Collection: No
Everything Was Moving: Photography from the 60s and 70s
A new photography exhibition opens tomorrow at the Barbican Art Gallery in London: Everything Was Moving: Photography from the 60s
Vintage advert: 1960s anti-smoking campaign
One of a set of ten government anti-smoking posters from the 1960s. This example focuses on what smokers could afford
1960s mod girl on a scooter
Photo by American photographer James Jowers of a 1960s mod girl in New York riding a scooter. Photo title: W.
1960s photo: Man in striped shirt showing tattoo
‘Man in striped shirt showing tattoo’ by American photographer James Jowers in 1965. There something about this photo which reminds
1960s street fashion: N.Y. Library 5 ave
This photo was taken in New York by American photographer James Jowers in 1967. The girl in the foreground looks
1960s swinging London: teenagers on Carnaby Street
Teenagers in London’s Carnaby Street in the 1960s. Love those huge sunglasses! Photo was taken in 1969. Source and copyright:
1960s fashion photo: Ave B
Photo taken by American photographer James Jowers called Ave B in 1969. I love this girl’s hair! My mum had
Waverly Place, 1968
Photo of Waverly Place in 1968 by American photographer James Jowers from the George Eastman House Collection. Do you think