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High School Fads, 1944

pic 1) Bow on top of head means Ann Mitchell is out to “Get herself a man”.

         Bow in back means that Betty Dupree is “Not interested in men”.

pic 2) Bow on the right side indicates that Becky Brown is “deeply in love”.

          Bow worn on left is a signal and challenge. It means Betty Chaney is ”going steady”.

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Affectionate gals c.1946

Affectionate gals c.1946

My Love # 12 (1971)

My Love # 12 (1971)

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Hidden in the Open: A Photographic Essay of Afro American Male Couples

This is soo good! Trent Kelley has compiled over 100 images revealing a long legacy of Black male couples. These are some of my faves. Check out his flickr page for more amazing images.

My Love #11 (1971) 

My Love #11 (1971) 

Young Romance #165  (1970) 

Young Romance #165  (1970) 

Girls’ Love Stories Vol 1 #152 July, 1970

Girls’ Love Stories Vol 1 #152 July, 1970

Girls’ Love Stories #107 (November, 1964)

Girls’ Love Stories #107 (November, 1964)

Love Diary #1 (1949) Illustration by Bill Ward.

Love Diary #1 (1949) Illustration by Bill Ward.

Heart Throbs Vol 1 #101 May, 1965

Heart Throbs Vol 1 #101 May, 1965

Falling in Love #95 (November 1967) 

Falling in Love #95 (November 1967) 

Girls’ Love Stories #146 (1969) (x)

Girls’ Love Stories #146 (1969) (x)

Secret Hearts #101 (January 1965)

Secret Hearts #101 (January 1965)

Heart Throbs #101 (May 1966)

Heart Throbs #101 (May 1966)

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