1960s
Wham-O’s Sunvu
It protected your face from the sun... just like a hat. While looking more ridiculous.
image source: flashbak.com
Posted By: Alex - Sun Sep 26, 2021 -
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Category: Headgear, 1960s
Giant Crab, “E.S.P.”
The Wikipedia page.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Sep 22, 2021 -
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Category: Music, Supernatural, Occult, Paranormal, Bohemians, Beatniks, Hippies and Slackers, Psychedelic, 1960s
America Hurrah!
The recent obituary for the playwright Jean-Claude van Itallie brought my attention to his masterwork, America Hurrah. Two caveats:1) The players in these clips appear to be amateurs.
2) You are encountering the parts out of order and incomplete, and might have missed something important.
Nonetheless, after the first clip, let us know when you bail! But wait! Maybe you'll need the second segment to make up your mind.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Sep 18, 2021 -
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Category: Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Theater and Stage, 1960s
Killer Tomatoes
My partner grafts tomatoes for our garden. Must caution against this!Source: The Knoxville News-Sentinel (Knoxville, Tennessee) 31 Oct 1963, Thu Page 14
Posted By: Paul - Thu Sep 16, 2021 -
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Category: Family, Food, Psychedelic, 1960s, Goofs and Screw-ups
Pierre Cardin’s Moon Dress
Pierre Cardin unveiled this dress in August 1969, immediately following the first moon landing.It doesn't seem like it would have been possible to sit down while wearing it.
Central New Jersey Home News - Aug 31, 1969
Posted By: Alex - Sun Sep 12, 2021 -
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Category: Fashion, Spaceflight, Astronautics, and Astronomy, 1960s
Follies of the Madmen #515
Either an eensy-teensy chopping block and cleaver, or a very large can of tuna.
Source.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Sep 12, 2021 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Enlargements, Miniatures, and Other Matters of Scale, Food, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, 1960s
Carl Casper’s Phone Booth Car
Visit this page to see a modern version.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 27, 2021 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Toys, 1960s, Cars
Miss Banana-Matic
The Continental/Moss-Gordin Banana-Matic could ripen, store, and display bananas in a controlled atmosphere "thus eliminating spoilage loss."In 1967, Linda Gipson of Pensacola, Fla. had the honor of being named 'Miss Banana-Matic'.
Prattville Progress - Apr 17, 1967
Posted By: Alex - Mon Aug 23, 2021 -
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, 1960s, Bananas
The Reid Flying Submarine
More pix and article here.
It wasn't a high-tech machine, despite its abilities. In the air it was powered by a 65 horsepower four-cylinder Lycoming engine. While underwater a 1-horsepower electric motor provided propulsion. Conversion from aircraft to submarine was a clumsy affair. The pilot first had to remove the propeller, and then cover the engine pylon with a rubber diving bell to keep the engine dry. The pilot used an aqualung to breathe. Maximum depth was roughly 10 to 12 ft (3.5 metres).
From THE SATURDAY EVENING POST for January 1, 1966.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Aug 21, 2021 -
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Category: Death, Disasters, Inventions, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Air Travel and Airlines, 1960s
Chamborama
Nothing like indoctrinating kids at play to prefer your product.The cartoon Mom is plainly soused.
Source, with more pics.
This “Jeu de Familles” from the 1960s promotes Chambord glassware. The object of the game is to complete family sets of the same item (wine glasses, small dishes, larger dishes, sugar bowls, etc) by asking opponents for a particular card, for example: “avez-vous l'assiette à desert de Grand-Père?"
Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 18, 2021 -
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Category: Games, 1960s, Europe
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