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pin-up calendars September 1960, March 1961 page down: April 1961, May 1963

The origin of modern pinups might be traced to the Victorian era Gibson Girls illustrated on the pages of women's magazines. Commercial portraits of women became popular during the Art Nouveau period in magazines and posters by artists like Alfons Mucha and Louis Rhead. [continued below...] next page >

A Nice Crop

TV Spectacular

Soft Pedaler

R-R-Roof

Pin-up calendars flourished in the 1930's, 40's and 50's along with interest in nylon stockings, garters and culottes. The fantasy of these idealized portraits of the All-American Girl and her relentless problems with wearing a skirt, gave way to the

popularity of "glamour photography" and models like Betty Page. Pin-up artists continued to publish illustrations in Esquire and other men's magazines. Visit the official site for the artist Gil Elvgren