The Lucky Lady of B-17 Juliet

“The Lucky Lady of B-17 Juliet” — Devon, England (1944, WWII) Lieutenant Harris Cole flew bombing runs out of RAF Ridgewell in eastern England. His B-17 Flying Fortress, Juliet, carried...

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The Transition from Magazine Pinups to Digital ...

The Transition from Magazine Pinups to Digital Custom Art Traditional pinup art declined in mainstream magazines after the rise of photography in the 1960s and 1970s. However, the aesthetic never...

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Hollywood Studio Photography

Hollywood Studio Photography and the Hidden Influence on Pinup Art Hollywood played a major role in shaping pinup art—even when it wasn’t labeled that way. During the 1930s–1950s, studio photography...

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The Rise of Pinup Calendars

The Rise of Pinup Calendars in American Homes (1930s–1960s) One of the most widespread forms of pinup art in American history was the illustrated calendar. From the 1930s through the...

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The “Petty Girl” Phenomenon and Early American ...

The “Petty Girl” Phenomenon and Early American Advertising Culture Before pinup art became widely commercialized in calendars and posters, illustrator George Petty helped define one of its earliest mainstream forms:...

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WWII Aircraft Nose Art and the Real Origin of A...

WWII Aircraft Nose Art and the Real Origin of American Pinup Culture One of the most documented uses of pinup art in American history comes from World War II aircraft...

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