Címke: 1960s

photoMegjegyzés hozzáfűzése

Women in shopping mode with curlers, 1960.

lgyarmati

In the 1960s, women shopping for groceries, clothing, and other items was a common sight. But what made this image even more iconic was the fact that many women were often seen wearing their curlers while they shopped! This trend was no doubt a result of the focus on beauty and looking your best during the 1960s. Women often wore their curlers in order to keep their hair looking perfectly styled, and it was common for them to even wear them while shopping. It’s interesting to look back at this trend and realize that for some women, looking their best … Women in shopping mode with curlers, 1960. részletei…

photoMegjegyzés hozzáfűzése

Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr and Jack Lemmon on the lot of Goldwyn Studios, 1959.

lgyarmati

The golden days of Hollywood are remembered fondly by many. On the lot of Goldwyn Studios in 1959, four of the biggest stars in the business – Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr. and Jack Lemmon – were all gathered together in one place. These four actors, and their many films, would go on to define a generation. Sidney Poitier was already an Academy Award winner, having won Best Actor for his role in “Lilies of the Field” in 1963. Tony Curtis was a leading man in films such as “Some Like It Hot” and “The Defiant Ones”. Sammy … Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr and Jack Lemmon on the lot of Goldwyn Studios, 1959. részletei…

photoMegjegyzés hozzáfűzése

Mobot (MObile roBOT) made by Hughes Aircraft Electronic Labs dressing a woman in California, 1961.

lgyarmati

In 1961, Hughes Aircraft Electronic Labs created Mobot, a mobile robot that was used to help a woman get dressed in California. Mobot was a remarkable innovation for its time, as it was able to move around independently and respond to voice commands. The robot was able to help the woman dress herself by pushing buttons, opening drawers, and even selecting items of clothing. This pioneering technology was a remarkable achievement for its time and showed the advances being made in robotics in the early 1960s. It was also a sign of the times, as robotics were being used increasingly … Mobot (MObile roBOT) made by Hughes Aircraft Electronic Labs dressing a woman in California, 1961. részletei…