algoquenoexiste:  Illustrations by John Willie, 1952

algoquenoexiste: Illustrations by John Willie, 1952

Betty “Blue Eyes” Howard   aka. “The Girl

Betty “Blue Eyes” Howard   aka. “The Girl

tumblradas:  Love Moods (1952) Promotional material for the film

tumblradas: Love Moods (1952) Promotional material for the film

Helena Gardner in mid-performance.. From a photo series shot

Helena Gardner in mid-performance.. From a photo series shot

Lilly “The Cat Girl”  Christine graces the April

Lilly “The Cat Girl”  Christine graces the April

 Helena Gardner gives the photographer a flirty wink.. From a

Helena Gardner gives the photographer a flirty wink.. From a

 In 1952, a teenage Juanita Slusher (at Left) walks with a friend

In 1952, a teenage Juanita Slusher (at Left) walks with a friend

calumet412:    In 1952, an unidentified dancer performs at

calumet412:    In 1952, an unidentified dancer performs at

 Vintage Burlesque “BUBBLES” novelty toy.. Produced in 1952,

Vintage Burlesque “BUBBLES” novelty toy.. Produced in 1952,

  Sally Rand A press photo from 1952, features legendary Sally

Sally Rand A press photo from 1952, features legendary Sally

 Sunny Dare A few pages from her 1952 promotional program book..

Sunny Dare A few pages from her 1952 promotional program book..

Betty “Blue Eyes” Howard     aka. “The Girl Who Has

Betty “Blue Eyes” Howard     aka. “The Girl Who Has

hidden-under-the-mattress: Joan BridgesPublicity still from the

hidden-under-the-mattress: Joan BridgesPublicity still from the

  Mae Blondell     aka. “The Statuesque Blonde”.. Dancing

Mae Blondell     aka. “The Statuesque Blonde”.. Dancing

Jean Smyle     In 1952, she appeared in a promo photo series

Jean Smyle     In 1952, she appeared in a promo photo series

Vintage photo from 1952, shows Sally Rand waiting (with her baggage)

Vintage photo from 1952, shows Sally Rand waiting (with her baggage)

Sally Rand poses with the entire cast from her 1952 travelling

Sally Rand poses with the entire cast from her 1952 travelling

Burlesk cartoon by Peter Arno Published in 1952..

Burlesk cartoon by Peter Arno Published in 1952..

  Betty “Blue Eyes” Howard       aka. “The Girl Who

Betty “Blue Eyes” Howard       aka. “The Girl Who

burleskateer:  Jean Smyle    (aka. Venus The Body) In 1952,

burleskateer: Jean Smyle    (aka. Venus The Body) In 1952,

burleskateer:  Helena Gardner in mid-performance.. From a photo

burleskateer: Helena Gardner in mid-performance.. From a photo

  MILKING CONTEST IN MEMPHIS! Vintage press photo dated from

MILKING CONTEST IN MEMPHIS! Vintage press photo dated from

   Mae Blondell       aka. “The Statuesque Blonde”..

Mae Blondell       aka. “The Statuesque Blonde”..

burleskateer:    Mae Blondell     aka. “The Statuesque Blonde”..

burleskateer: Mae Blondell     aka. “The Statuesque Blonde”..

Vivienne Morgan      aka. “The Lady From Park Avenue”..

Vivienne Morgan      aka. “The Lady From Park Avenue”..

STRIPPER BARES PLATE IN EATING CONTEST! Vintage press photo taken

STRIPPER BARES PLATE IN EATING CONTEST! Vintage press photo taken

Helena Gardner   From a photo series shot at a Chicago nightclub,

Helena Gardner From a photo series shot at a Chicago nightclub,

Vintage 50’s-era window poster advertising a Midnight showing

Vintage 50’s-era window poster advertising a Midnight showing

Toni Lamont    Featured in a publicity photo from the 1952 film:

Toni Lamont Featured in a publicity photo from the 1952 film:

   Photo by Clifford Coffin, 1952.

Photo by Clifford Coffin, 1952.

A Simpsons Advertisement from 1952, for nylons.

A Simpsons Advertisement from 1952, for nylons.

Using a scale model to demonstrate the effects of a nuclear explosion,

Using a scale model to demonstrate the effects of a nuclear explosion,

Portrait, 1952.

Portrait, 1952.

A. Y. Owen - Sharon Adams, 10 ans, joue dans la neige pendant

A. Y. Owen - Sharon Adams, 10 ans, joue dans la neige pendant

Artiste inconnu, 1952.

Artiste inconnu, 1952.

gentlemanlosergentlemanjunkie:  Frank Paulin, Lunch Counter,

gentlemanlosergentlemanjunkie: Frank Paulin, Lunch Counter,