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. |
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From Norman Rockwell and The Saturday Evening Post to
Alberto Vargas and Playboy magazine -
for artist biographies, pin-up art and books go to:
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