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Eve Meyer – American Model, Actress & Film Producer
Eve Meyer (December 13, 1928 – March 27, 1977, as Evelyn Eugene Turner) was an American pin-up model, motion picture actress, and later, film producer. Much of her work was done in conjunction with...
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Make The Most Of It
Every now and then you hear a joke or see a comic drawing that you know you shouldn’t laugh at, but you just can’t help your self. This was one of those for me – Ted Image found at “Respektlos” Filed...
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Are European Singers Sexier? – Meet Monique Van Vooren
Based on an article by Mort Cooper in Cabaret No 5 1956 In the plush, svelte satin-lined cabaret world that is found in the nation’s better hostelries patronized by the upper brackets, a most pleasant...
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Francisco Masriera Y Manovens – Spanish Painter
Francisco Masriera Y Manovens was born in Barcelona in 1842. The son of the artist José Masriera, he was encouraged by his father to paint and as a young man he studied in Geneva, Paris and Rome. While...
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The Orange Peel House
Article from Popular Mechanics July 1955 found at “modernmechanix.com” Filed under: Holidays, Retro technology, The fifties, Traveling Tagged: 1955, Modern Mechanics, Orange Peel House
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Did You Notice The Chair
I know that it might be hard to notice, but that is actually an Arne Jacobsen chair Christine Keeler, photo by Lewis Morley 1963. found at “A l’intérieur du Jardin Secret” Filed under: Design,...
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Greenock, Scotland
The origin of the Greenock’s name is uncertain. It is generally accepted, however, that the town is named after the Gaelic "Grianaig" meaning a sunny place. The suggestion that the town’s name comes...
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Nikolay Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky – Russian Painter
Nikolay Petrovich Bogdanov-Belsky (Russian: Никола́й Петро́вич Богда́нов-Бе́льский; 1868-1945) was a Russian painter. Bogdanov-Belsky was born in the village of Shitiki in Smolensk Governorate in 1868....
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The Solent Flying Boat “Aranui”
Solent Flying Boat Aranui at Akaiami Island. Akaiami is one of 22 islands in the Aitutaki atoll of the Cook Islands. Tasman Empire Airways Limited’s replacements for the S.25 were the Short S.45 Solent...
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Marcel Meys, Autochrome & L’Illustration
The professional photographer Marcel Meys, who were photographic correspondents for the French newspaper L’Illustration, were among the first to try the autochrome process in France. He attempted to...
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It Looked Safe
Why on earth a company that deals in aluminium and brass should run an add that warns against socialism is beyond me, but the ad is American and it is from the fifties. That tells a lot – Ted Filed...
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Retrorambling’s Visitors Service – Part 15 – Telephone Etiquette
Tons of sound advice for you my visitors. Read the whole booklet here Booklet found at “Contact Sheet” Filed under: Visitor services Tagged: Telephone etiquette
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Art Deco Bedroom
I’m a real sucker for the art deco style. Not strange when you think of it, I’m a graphic designer and art deco is to most graphic of styles – Ted Image found at “Bernice bobs her hair” Filed under:...
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Susan Denberg – Austrian Actress
Susan Denberg (born 2 August 1944 in Bad Polzin, Germany (now Połczyn-Zdrój, Poland)) is the stage name of an Austrian model and actress, born Dietlinde Zechner. After becoming immersed in the 60s high...
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Knute (K. O.) Munson–Pin-up Artist
Knute (K. O.) Munson was born in Oslo, Norway, and grew up in Sweden. His family moved to the United States when he was a teenager and settled in Michigan. Munson received his first commission before...
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The Curse Of Water Drinking
From “Every Day Home Advice and The Practical Business of Life, Containing The Best and Most Practical Advice in Household Management” published by G. W. Carleton & Co. in 1882. As the Irish...
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Keep That Schoolgirl Complexion
MILE-STONES in the love affairs that lasts a lifetime. Staying young with your husband – The priceless reward that comes from keeping “That schoolgirl complexion” – The simple rule to follow. The good...
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Adventures Of A Motorcycle Despatch Rider
The book Adventures of a Motorcycle Despatch Rider is the true story of Captain William Watson’s experiences during the first World War. The book covers Captain Watson’s extraordinary journeys through...
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Franz Fiedler – Austria-Hungarian Photographer
Franz Fiedler (17 February, 1885, in Prostějov, Austria-Hungary – 5 February, 1956, in Dresden, GDR) was a photographer. Fiedler was born in Prostějov, near Olomouc in Moravia. Fiedler was a pupil of...
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