The Enemy Agent & You – 1960’s Counter-Espionage Film
November 8, 2009
Awesome Cold War Era counter-espionage film!
Atlas Missile Launch – 1960
November 7, 2009
In 1960 this Atlas missile was launched 9000 miles to the Indian Ocean carrying research materials. At the time, it was the longest surface to surface missile ever launched.
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2009
Miss Lillian Wells
These great vintage costume pictures are great!
One Year of The Invisible Agent
October 28, 2009
Today is our one year anniversary. Thanks to everyone for stopping by. This next year will be full of more great posts. Sorry for the lack of posts lately; I’ve been out on assignment!
I’ve been listening to The Harry J Allstars early Reggae album “The Liquidator” all day. It reminds me of the Tornados. I’m totally obsessed with the sound and great organ playing by Winston Wright. Check it out below:
The Harry J Allstars
1950’s Space Phaser Cap Gun Toy
October 13, 2009
This space phaser cap gun toy from the 1950’s is sweet!
Apollo Mission Moon Plaques 1969 – 1972
October 12, 2009
All of these plaques, with the exception of the Apollo 13 plaque, were left on the moon by Apollo mission astronauts. They are awesome. These images are from NASA’s official website.
Apollo 11 - The first men on the moon
Apollo 12
Apollo 13
Apollo 14
Apollo 15
Apollo 16
Apollo 17 - The last men to walk on the moon.
1950’s Ford Freedom Commercial
October 10, 2009
Children’s Tin Globe Toy by Replogle – 1952
October 9, 2009
This is a rare example of a childrens tin globe by Replogle Globes circa 1952. Replogle began manufacturing these in the 1950’s in an effort to compete with other childrens tin globe manufactures such as J.Chien and Ohio Art. The manufacturing of these toys ceased soon after. Replogle still manufactures globes in Chicago today.
Here’s a look at how globes are made inside the Roplogle Globe factory in Chicago today:
Great Fashion Designers of the Past
October 8, 2009
Charles Frederick Worth
Elsa Schiaperelli
Madame Gres
Cristobal Balenciaga
Charles James (wearing the tuxedo)
Gilbert Adrian
Jeanne Lanvin
Christian Dior in a lab coat!
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel
Paul Poiret
Madeline Vionnet
Pauline Trigere
Yves Saint Laurent
Bonnie Cashin
