Miss Polonia - Part of “Pin-Up Girl” History

The descriptive term “Pin-Up Girl” commenced in 1941, however the practice of “pinning up” photographs, drawings, paintings and other illustrations of shapely models goes back to the 1890’s.

In the early days the “Pin-Up” genre gave rise to several well known artists such as Charles Dana Gibson, Alberto Vargas, George Petty , Gil Elvgren and Art Frahm.

The pin-ups would be mass produced on postcards, posters, calendars, even magazine and newspaper cut-outs becoming an instant hit and part of popular culture.

Betty Grable…..

One of the most popular early Pin-Up Girls was Betty Grable whose poster adorned the lockers of American G.I’s during WW2. Her iconic bathing suit pose (photographed by Frank Powolny) was later included in the list of Life magazine’s “100 Photos which changed the World”.

Enjoy the first edition of photos provided by Vito Vampatella featuring Natalia and Dominica.

More to follow.