Awesome Atomic Age Radios
July 31, 2009
Once again, I found some amazing Atomic Age radios on Radio Salon.
Philco - 1956
Philco - 1956
Crosley - 1951 in "Firebird Red"
Emerson - 1955
Westinghouse - 1955
Westinghouse - 1955 "Atomic Dial"
Jewel - 1956
Arvin - 1955
Arvin - 1958
Arvin - 1958
Arvin - 1958 in "Flamingo Pink"
Capehart - 1952 "Deluxe 6"
Capehart - 1952 "Deluxe 6"
Motorola - 1955
Philco - 1958
Philco - 1959
Arvin - 1951 "Chrome"
Radio Men – 1950’s
July 30, 2009
I saw this amazing mid-century modern model of the Berkeley West Building by architect Charles M. Wickett on Ebay.
Leading the Band – Majorettes of the 1940’s – 1960’s
July 28, 2009
David Hart & Co. New Fall Ties at Bergdorf Goodman
July 27, 2009
The new collection of David Hart & Co. is now available on Bergdorf Goodman’s website.
Spaceman Tie with Sputnik & Astronaut
Detail of Spaceman tie
Bourbon Tie
Male Chauvinist Pig Tie
Detail of Male Chauvinist Pig Tie
Horn Rim Glasses Tie
Skull Tie
Detail of Skull Tie
Vintage Television Tie
Boxers Tie
When Disney’s Mary Blair was working to design “It’s a Small World” for the 1964/1965 World’s Fair in New York City, she was incredibly up to date with art and design of the era. Below are photographs of the ride’s facade at Disneyland.
Below are concept sketches for the facade by Mary Blair, along with a video where she talks about the design process with Walt Disney prior to moving the ride to Disneyland from the World’s Fair.
Blair may have been influenced by the work of Charles & Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, and Stig Lindberg; all who were incredibly popular at the time and were working with stacked shapes. Other artists may have included glass artist Georges Briard and fine artist Louise Nevelson.
Artwork by Stig Lindberg which incorporated stacked shapes
Alexander and Susan Girard at the Herman Miller showroom with stacked shape artwork
Mr. Eames at home with stacked shapes
Glass tray by Georges Briard
Louise Nevelson's "Sky Cathedral"
Another of Louise Nevelson's wooden sculptures
The original World’s Fair ride also incorporated a kinetic sculpture titled “The Tower of the 4 Winds” designed by Rolly Crump. Unfortunately the tower was torn down when the fair ended.
Crump and Disney with a model of "The Tower of the 4 Winds"
Rolly Crump's "Tower of the 4 Winds" outside of "It's a Small World" at the New York World's Fair
Crump also may have been influenced by the work of Charles & Ray Eames and their solar powered “Do Nothing Machine”
Charles Eames with his solar powered toy
The solar powered toy designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Here are some more Mary Blair-isms that I found at Disneland:
Castle on top of a vendor
I found these great old photographs of at home radios and record players. These are great!
The Sartorius Muscle, also know as “The Tailor’s Muscle” is the longest muscle in the human body. There are three hypotheses as to the genesis of the name “The Tailor’s Muscle”: One is that this name was chosen in reference to the cross-legged position in which tailors once sat. Another is that it refers to the location of the inferior portion of the muscle being the “inseam” or area of the inner thigh tailors commonly measure when fitting a pant. A third is that the muscle closely resembles a tailor’s ribbon. Thanks to my med-student friend Beth for introducing me to the bodies most “fashionable” muscle!
Operation XKM6: Infiltrate “Mad Men”
July 21, 2009
Attention All Operatives: Your help is needed to assist the Invisible Agent in infiltrating the set of television’s Mad Men. Currently posing as a contestant in the Mad Men Casting Call Contest under the alias “Mr. Hart” the Invisible Agent needs your 5 star vote to ensure his placement in the semifinals. Please review the below link ASAP:
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