Oceans and Maritime Pursuits
Inflatable Woman’s Bathing Suit Top
We've all seen those famous vintage ads that show inflatable bras.
But I had not realized that the gimmick had been applied also to bikinis. I cannot find any such currently for sale, however, which seems to show the idea was...a bust!
Source of article: The Paducah Sun (Paducah, Kentucky) 30 Jul 1992, Thu Page 11
Posted By: Paul - Tue Sep 20, 2022 -
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Category: Fashion, Hoaxes and Imposters and Imitators, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, 1990s
Texaco Toy Tanker
Embrace your large carbon footprint with a model tanker ship!
Posted By: Paul - Thu Sep 08, 2022 -
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Category: Kitsch and Collectibles, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Toys, 1950s, 1960s, Power Generation
The May Queen of the Pennsylvania College for Women
Flanked by her attendants, May Queen Anna Negley '27, sits on her seashell throne. By the mid-1920s, Pennsylvania College for Women held a May Day pageant every other year. The 1927 pageant had an undersea theme and featured a magic throne, pirates, Neptune, Davy Jones, mermaids, and other sea people. Titled, “Deep Sea Caverns,” the festival was written by Helen Gordon ’28 and Ethel Hamilton ’28 (Hamilton passed away before graduating.). Vanda Kerst once again directed the production and designed the costumes.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Aug 02, 2022 -
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Category: Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Contests, Races and Other Competitions, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, 1920s, Universities, Colleges, Private Schools and Academia
Mystery Illustration 108
What's extra-special about this submarine?The answer is here.
Or after the jump.
More in extended >>
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jul 18, 2022 -
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Category: Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Technology, 1950s, Weapons
Corky and Corkette, the Cypress Gardens Clowns
Wikipedia page for Cypress Gardens.Videos below the snapshot.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jul 14, 2022 -
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Category: Clowns, Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Resorts, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, 1960s
A Year at Sea
Most unique trial for a marriage ever!Source: The San Francisco Examiner (San Francisco, California) 23 Apr 1972, Sun Page 3
Posted By: Paul - Mon Apr 11, 2022 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Marriage, 1970s
Rocket-Powered Iceboat
Before we leave winter behind entirely, let us ponder this refinement of a cold-weather recreation.
This company had a rich and fascinating aeronautical history which you can read at the link. But surely we afficionados of the weird will want to honor them for creating a rocket-propelled iceboat.
Rocket iceboat can do 250 miles per hour A rocket-propelled iceboat capable of a speed of 250 miles an hour on smooth ice has been designed by Reaction Motors , Inc of America , and tested on frozen Lake Hopatcong New Jersey . The boat weighs 1,648 pounds. Photo shows: The iceboat streaking over Lake Hopatcong piloted by Puck Wellington. It was travelling at 95 miles an hour , rough ice and snow patches made higher speeds dangerous . 7 March 1947
Posted By: Paul - Thu Mar 17, 2022 -
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Category: Death, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Technology, 1940s, Outrageous Excess
Buster’s Joke on Papa
Posted By: Paul - Mon Feb 21, 2022 -
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Category: Animals, Movies, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Comics, 1900s, Pranks
Oyster-Flavored Vodka
The company's homepage.Article in THE BOSTON GLOBE (possible paywall).
Posted By: Paul - Thu Jan 20, 2022 -
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Category: Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, Alcohol, Nausea, Revulsion and Disgust
The Golden Mermaid Beauty Trophy
I wish the contest had continued with the mermaid theme.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Nov 27, 2021 -
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Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests, Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Cryptozoology, Oceans and Maritime Pursuits, 1920s
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