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Retro Collection

Background imageRetro Collection: 1960s Female swimsuit contest

1960s Female swimsuit contest, Beauty, competition, swimsuits

Background imageRetro Collection: Design for Printed Textile with enclosed flowers

Design for Printed Textile with enclosed flowers. Pencil and Watercolour on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1939

Background imageRetro Collection: Studio fashion shoot with six models

Studio fashion shoot with six models
Studio fashion shoot with six female models wearing suits. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Female model with bobbed hairstyle

Female model with bobbed hairstyle, wearing a black and white striped top and white stretch trousers in Mary Quant style. circa 1960s

Background imageRetro Collection: Three male models in fitted suits

Three male models in fitted suits
Three male models in dark fitted suits. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Two male models in tight trousers

Two male models in tight trousers. One is wearing a tie, the other a cravat. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Male model in profile wearing brown jacket

Male model in profile wearing brown jacket
Male model in profile in a garden, wearing a brown jacket and sunglasses. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Two model girls in long and short outfits

Two model girls in long and short outfits
Two model girls, one in a long purple dress, the other in a mini tunic. 1960s

Background imageRetro Collection: Spangles Coronation advertisement

Spangles Coronation advertisement
Lovely advertisement for Spangles fruit sweets - the sweet way to go gay - showing a crowd excitedly watching the Coronation and waving flags. Date: 1953

Background imageRetro Collection: Young model in floral mini skirt

Young model in floral mini skirt
Young model in a floral mini skirt and yellow woollen jumper. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Blonde woman in a tree

Blonde woman in a tree, wearing a black bikini and matching eyepatch, with a dagger in her hand. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Applying concealer makeup on female model

Applying concealer makeup on female model

Background imageRetro Collection: Woman in red dress, lipstick and stiletto shoes

Woman in red dress, lipstick and stiletto shoes, dancing on a table. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Two men in pale blue matching casual outfits

Two men in pale blue matching casual outfits, in a Mediterranean setting. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Female model in red tartan trousers

Female model in red tartan trousers
Female blonde model in red and white tartan trousers and a turquoise jacket with the name Ruby on the back. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Young model in flowery mini dress

Young model in flowery mini dress
A young model in a flowery mini dress, in Central London with the Centre Point building in the background. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Model in colourful mini dress with camper van

Model in colourful mini dress with camper van
Model in a colourful mini dress with camper van. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Models with patterned groovy shirts

Models with patterned groovy shirts
Two models with patterned groovy shirts. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Model in wicker chair with green boots

Model in wicker chair with green boots
Model posing in a wicker chair, wearing a skimpy top and long green boots. circa 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Male and female models lying down

Male and female models lying down. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Twin models in summer outfits

Twin models in summer outfits. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Man in orange jump suit hanging around

Man in orange jump suit hanging around
Man in an orange jump suit hanging around. 1960s

Background imageRetro Collection: Purple woman by David Wright

Purple woman by David Wright
Unusual portrait of a woman by pin up artist David Wright, with a vivid purple background, contrasting with her white strapless dress, necklace and earrings. c.1960

Background imageRetro Collection: Blond male model and Afro-Caribbean woman

Blond male model and Afro-Caribbean woman
Blonde male model and Afro-Caribbean woman in a close pose. circa 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Two male models in casual tops

Two male models in casual tops with a lace tie at the neck, and sunglasses. Date: 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Blonde model in green and white bikini

Blonde model in green and white bikini. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Male model in shiny grey suit

Male model in shiny grey suit
male model in a shiny grey suit, posing on a stool. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Female model in Mary Quant style coat

Female model in Mary Quant style coat
Female model in a Mary Quant style black and white check coat. 1960s

Background imageRetro Collection: Two men in grey jackets

Two men in grey jackets striking a casual pose. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Female blonde model in blue knitted mini dress

Female blonde model in blue knitted mini dress
Female blonde model in blue knitted (or crocheted) mini dress and red patent leather knee boots, in a provocative pose. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Couple in fashion studio

Couple in fashion studio -- the woman in a sleeveless pink dress, the man in a patterned shirt and tight grey trousers. circa 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Couple modelling beachwear

Couple modelling beachwear
Couple holding each other, modelling beachwear at the seaside. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Brunette model wearing red headscarf

Brunette model wearing red headscarf and checked jacket. 1960s

Background imageRetro Collection: Female model in brown paisley with hat

Female model in brown paisley with hat
Female model in brown paisley patterned shirt, with sleeveless waistcoat and stylish hat. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: The Copy Cat Killings - front cover by David Wright

The Copy Cat Killings - front cover by David Wright
Front cover of a pulp fiction paperback, The Copy-Cat Killings by Martin Thomas, with a vampish femme fatale painted by David Wright. Date: 1950

Background imageRetro Collection: Male model massaging female model

Male model massaging female model
Male model in teeshirt and pants massaging blonde female model in swimsuit. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Two women in gold patterned outfits

Two women in gold patterned outfits posing in a studio. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Carol Day in Florence by David Wright

Carol Day in Florence by David Wright
Illustration by David Wright showing the character of his Daily Mail strip cartoon, Carol Day, in a bedroom in Florence. c.1962

Background imageRetro Collection: Three models in long floral outfits

Three models in long floral outfits. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Two female models in matching outfits

Two female models in matching outfits
Two female models in matching orange and white polkadot Asian-style outfits. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Three models in autumnal outfits

Three models in autumnal outfits, posing with a large packing case. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Two women in blue and black lycra jumpsuits

Two women in blue and black lycra jumpsuits, striking a combative pose. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Female model in pale green and white mini dress

Female model in pale green and white mini dress
Female model in a pale green and white mini dress. circa 1960s

Background imageRetro Collection: Female model in floral minidress and purple tights

Female model in floral minidress and purple tights. circa 1960s

Background imageRetro Collection: Blue patterned wrap-around dress

Blue patterned wrap-around dress
Voluptuous female model in a blue patterned wrap-around dress. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Pin-up Girl playing card by Arthur Ferrier

Pin-up Girl playing card by Arthur Ferrier
A cheeky blonde pin-up girl viewed from behind, with a rather transparent hat barely covering her modesty. Date: c.1950

Background imageRetro Collection: Perilous Honeymoon by David Wright

Perilous Honeymoon by David Wright
Front cover of Perilous Honeymoon, a title in the Famous Romance Library, painted by David Wright, best-known for his pin-ups during World War Two. Date: 1958

Background imageRetro Collection: Robin knitting pattern for a twin set

Robin knitting pattern for a twin set
Front cover of a Robin knitting pattern for a smart 1950s twin set modelled by a rather vacant looking lady. c.1955

Background imageRetro Collection: Advert for a 1930s radio set

Advert for a 1930s radio set c. 1930s

Background imageRetro Collection: Robin knitting pattern featuring old chap with pipe

Robin knitting pattern featuring old chap with pipe
Cover of a Robin knitting pattern for a fetching tank top for the dapper gent in your life. c.1955

Background imageRetro Collection: Car interior

Car interior
Illustration of the interior of a car with blue leather seats, a shiny wooden dashboard and a very long gear stick. Date: c. 1950

Background imageRetro Collection: Advert for the EKCO vintage radio set

Advert for the EKCO vintage radio set
Advert for a vintage radio set for EKCO electric radio receivers. early 1930s

Background imageRetro Collection: Group of fashion models, male and female

Group of fashion models, male and female, posing in front of the Wells Fargo Overland Express. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Four models with TVR sports car

Four models with TVR sports car
Four models with a TVR sports car. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Mini-skirted model in Central London

Mini-skirted model in Central London with the Centre Point building in the background. circa 1960s

Background imageRetro Collection: Unusual family group

Unusual family group
An unusual family group, consisting of five women and one man. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Model in flowery patterned mini dress

Model in flowery patterned mini dress
Young model in a flowery patterned mini dress. circa 1960s

Background imageRetro Collection: Two brunette models in patterned outfits

Two brunette models in patterned outfits, one in a mini skirt, the other with a dress below the knee. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Model in check mini dress

Model in check mini dress
A model posing in a check mini dress and boots. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Male model in grey checked suit

Male model in grey checked suit
Male model in a grey checked suit, posing at the side of a tree. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Male shoe salesman in grey suit

Male shoe salesman in grey suit, with a display of shoes behind him. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Young pedestrians in Soho, London

Young pedestrians in Soho, London
Young pedestrians in a street in Soho, Central London

Background imageRetro Collection: Couple in striped beachwear

Couple in striped beachwear
Couple posing in striped beachwear. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Three young models in Egyptian cotton shirts

Three young models in Egyptian cotton shirts

Background imageRetro Collection: Studio fashion models in science laboratory

Studio fashion models in science laboratory
Two studio fashion models in a science laboratory setting. circa 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Three male models with female typist

Three male models with female typist
Three male models standing above a female typist whose manual typewriter has been painted white. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Model couple in matching blue outfits

Model couple in matching blue outfits. The woman is wearing a blonde afro hairstyle. 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Female models in red and yellow dresses

Female models in red and yellow dresses
Two female models in red and yellow dresses, standing with drinks in hand

Background imageRetro Collection: Blonde model in white and gold dress

Blonde model in white and gold dress
Blonde model in a white and gold dress with matching hat. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Blonde model in white leather outfit

Blonde model in white leather outfit
Blonde model posing in a white leather outfit. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Woman in blue sparkly dress

Woman in blue sparkly dress
Woman posing in a blue sparkly dress. 1980s

Background imageRetro Collection: Man posing in a grey jacket in a bar

Man posing in a grey jacket in a bar
Man posing in a grey herringbone jacket in a bar, with half a pint of beer in his hand

Background imageRetro Collection: Design for Silk Scarf or Tie with horseracing scene

Design for Silk Scarf or Tie with horseracing scene. Watercolour and ink on heavy paper. Silver Studio. 1953

Background imageRetro Collection: Retro Male fashion model

Retro Male fashion model

Background imageRetro Collection: Retro woman in gold lamay outfit

Retro woman in gold lamay outfit, 1980s, fashions

Background imageRetro Collection: Beauty Contest in the 1960s

Beauty Contest in the 1960s, Swimsuits, Girls, Competition 1960s

Background imageRetro Collection: Retro British couple modelling suits

Retro British couple modelling suits, clothing, styles, vintage, circa 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Retro couple in boat with water ski

Retro couple in boat with water ski
Retro couple in boat with mono water ski, Kitsch, Posing, Watersports, swimwear 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Retro bride in wedding dress

Retro bride in wedding dress
An anxious looking bride stands outside St Saviours Church, South Hampstead, awaiting her husband to be

Background imageRetro Collection: Retro couple in evening dress

Retro couple in evening dress, Dinner jacket, smart, bow tie

Background imageRetro Collection: Four retro band members

Four retro band members

Background imageRetro Collection: Female model 1960s

Female model 1960s
Blonde model, posing, retro, 1970s, smiling

Background imageRetro Collection: Retro fashion models 1970s

Retro fashion models 1970s

Background imageRetro Collection: Retro couple in patterned shirts

Retro couple in patterned shirts




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