Bob McCune 1949

Bob McCune 1949

In February 1949, Zorita sits in a NYC courtroom with her 10-foot

In February 1949, Zorita sits in a NYC courtroom with her 10-foot

    Lois DeFee    aka. “Queen of the Amazons”.. A press

Lois DeFee    aka. “Queen of the Amazons”.. A press

TEX AVERY SHOWGIRL A moment from Tex Avery’s 1949 MGM cartoon:

TEX AVERY SHOWGIRL A moment from Tex Avery’s 1949 MGM cartoon:

creepingirrelevance: Vintage lobby card from Val Guest’s

creepingirrelevance: Vintage lobby card from Val Guest’s

  Winnie Garrett is featured in the January 1949 edition of ‘SIR!’

Winnie Garrett is featured in the January 1949 edition of ‘SIR!’

 Gypsy Rose Lee   (aka. Louise Hovick) Vintage candid photo

Gypsy Rose Lee   (aka. Louise Hovick) Vintage candid photo

burleskateer:  In February 1949, Zorita sits in a NYC courtroom

burleskateer: In February 1949, Zorita sits in a NYC courtroom

Vintage cover design to “Strip Tease Stories”; as

Vintage cover design to “Strip Tease Stories”; as

Jenne Lee is featured in a publicity photo from Duke Goldstone’s

Jenne Lee is featured in a publicity photo from Duke Goldstone’s

Hillary Dawn is featured in a publicity photo from Duke Goldstone’s

Hillary Dawn is featured in a publicity photo from Duke Goldstone’s

Jenne Lee is featured in a publicity photo from Duke Goldstone’s

Jenne Lee is featured in a publicity photo from Duke Goldstone’s

Vintage theatrical poster for Duke Goldstone’s 1949 film:

Vintage theatrical poster for Duke Goldstone’s 1949 film:

Marie Durand  As featured in a publicity photo from Duke Goldstone’s

Marie Durand  As featured in a publicity photo from Duke Goldstone’s

Marie Durand   Appears in a publicity photo from Duke Goldstone’s

Marie Durand  Appears in a publicity photo from Duke Goldstone’s

afrita-hanem:  The Fabulous Samia Gamal dances in the 1949 film:

afrita-hanem: The Fabulous Samia Gamal dances in the 1949 film:

“Rhumba music played in the Night..”Pinup artist Bill Randall

“Rhumba music played in the Night..”Pinup artist Bill Randall

Lili St. Cyr graces the cover of the December 1949 edition of

Lili St. Cyr graces the cover of the December 1949 edition of

Vera LoveVintage promo photo dated from 1949..

Vera LoveVintage promo photo dated from 1949..

burleskateer:  “Rhumba music played in the Night..” Pinup

burleskateer: “Rhumba music played in the Night..” Pinup

burleskateer:  Vintage theatrical poster for Duke Goldstone’s

burleskateer: Vintage theatrical poster for Duke Goldstone’s

burleskateer:Vintage cover design to “Strip Tease Stories”;

burleskateer:Vintage cover design to “Strip Tease Stories”;

burleskateer:Jenne Lee is featured in a publicity photo from

burleskateer:Jenne Lee is featured in a publicity photo from

Zorita Appearing in the 1949 film: “I married a SAVAGE”;

Zorita Appearing in the 1949 film: “I married a SAVAGE”;

vivipiuomeno:  Renè Burri (Swiss 1933) Nude, 1949 - Zurich

vivipiuomeno: Renè Burri (Swiss 1933) Nude, 1949 - Zurich

yearningforunity: Samaraccan women braiding hair. Suriname Circa

yearningforunity: Samaraccan women braiding hair. Suriname Circa

Pacific Sheets ad. illustrated by John Gannam 1949

Pacific Sheets ad. illustrated by John Gannam 1949

Jungle Rumba - Zavier Cugat / from Neptune’s Daughter (1949)

Jungle Rumba - Zavier Cugat / from Neptune’s Daughter (1949)

don56:  1949 animated short directed by Tex Avery.

don56: 1949 animated short directed by Tex Avery.

Happy birthday, Marlon! Marlon Brando, 1949 & Marlon Brando

Happy birthday, Marlon! Marlon Brando, 1949 & Marlon Brando

Pablo Picasso creates a light drawing, 1949

Pablo Picasso creates a light drawing, 1949

Sua Eccellenza Mons. Girolamo Bortignon Vescovo di Padova e Conte

Sua Eccellenza Mons. Girolamo Bortignon Vescovo di Padova e Conte

beatnikdaddio:patience is a virtue.   1949 Miss Minnesota contestants

beatnikdaddio:patience is a virtue.  1949 Miss Minnesota contestants

43rd Bombardment Group B-50 Superfortress Lucky Lady II’s

43rd Bombardment Group B-50 Superfortress Lucky Lady II’s

Scuba diver with an umbrella, 1949. In 1943, Captain Jacques-Yves

Scuba diver with an umbrella, 1949. In 1943, Captain Jacques-Yves

last-picture-show:   Lisa Larsen, Fitting Shoes, 1949

last-picture-show: Lisa Larsen, Fitting Shoes, 1949