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Hollywood starlets shone for Coppertone suntan lotion in the sixties
Coppertone suntan lotion went full Hollywood with these fun vintage ads from the 1960s

In the sixties, up-and-coming actresses were the starlets who helped sell vintage versions of Coppertone suntan lotion – and the popular look of tan, tan skin.

Suntan was the big beauty buzzword until we knew just how bad it was for us
See how ‘suntan’ became the big beauty buzzword, starting in the ’50s

Companies promoted it. Celebrities touted it. Everyday people paid attention, and then spent hours in the sun, trying to get the perfect suntan.

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Parasol fever: The obsessive, forgotten world of Victorian sun umbrellas in the 1800s

Parasols ruled women’s fashion for centuries — then vanished in a decade. Discover the cultural history behind this once-essential accessory.

 
The Outsiders movie cast - actors-restored
‘The Outsiders’ classic ’80s epic movie: About the story & cast, plus see the trailer
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Daylight Savings Time changed America in one bold move (1918) ClickAmericana com
How Daylight Savings Time changed America in one bold move (1918)
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Princess phones - Telephone technology from 1960
Princess phones made a powerful style statement in the 60s
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Gomer Pyle USMC TV show sitcom
Gomer Pyle USMC and the surprising rise of TV’s most unlikely Marine (1960s)
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Vintage baby gear from the 1950s
Vintage baby gear from the 1950s promised safety, savings & style
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