Fashion
Stained-Glass Bra
Would one wear this to church?
Jackson Sun - Jun 27, 1969
Indianapolis Star - July 1, 1969
Posted By: Alex - Sat Sep 02, 2023 -
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Category: Fashion, Underwear, 1960s
Cow-Stomach Handbags
Artist Billie van Katwijk makes handbags (and purses, wallets, etc.) out of cow stomachs. They're available for purchase, but not cheap. A coin purse, for instance, will cost you over $200.More info: Ventri Leather, Studio Billie van Katwijk
Posted By: Alex - Wed Aug 23, 2023 -
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Category: Fashion, Cows
Atomic Mittens
"Here is your complete shield against the dangers of atomic attack."
Super Science Stories - Aug 1951
Posted By: Alex - Sun Aug 20, 2023 -
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Category: Fashion, Atomic Power and Other Nuclear Matters, 1950s
Sideburns for Girls
The Fresno Bee - Jan 14, 1968
Posted By: Alex - Sat Jul 15, 2023 -
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Category: Fashion, Hair Styling, 1960s
Questo/Touch Fabric from Allied Chemicals
I'd love to know exactly what this miracle fabric was made of, but can't find any description of it.The ad reminds me of the famous Monty Python skit where a man is executed by a running pack of topless women. See beyond the jump.
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Posted By: Paul - Tue May 09, 2023 -
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Category: Death, Fashion, Advertising, 1960s, Women
Wearable Canopy
Stylish rain gear.More info: Patent No. 1,888,909
Posted By: Alex - Sun Apr 30, 2023 -
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Category: Fashion, Patents, 1930s, Weather
Follies of the Madmen #556
The 1970s. You had to be there.
Posted By: Paul - Wed Feb 15, 2023 -
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Category: Bicycles and Other Human-powered Vehicles, Fashion, Travel, Nudism and Nudists, 1970s, Double Entendres and Nudge-Nudge, Wink-Wink
Combined Suspenders and Garters
Source.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jan 30, 2023 -
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Category: Fashion, Inventions, Nineteenth Century
Shelter Suit
From 1939. Something casual to throw on when the air-raid signal sounds. Plus, "the wearer is safe from mustard gas, because it will stand penetration for one hour."Wear it in a blast-resistant house and you'd have no worries.
Derby Evening Telegraph - Oct 24, 1939
New York Daily News - Oct 2, 1939
Related post: Air Raid Apparel
Posted By: Alex - Wed Jan 04, 2023 -
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Category: Fashion, War, 1930s
Follies of the Madmen #550
Posted By: Paul - Mon Dec 19, 2022 -
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Category: Fashion, Shoes, Advertising, Public Indecency, Twentieth Century
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