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    Tart of Darkness: I want hats. Hats and gloves. The only thing I mind about the '60's hippie era is the overthrow of hats and gloves for every day wear as a necessity... more »
    Speeble: The Dead Letter office kind of disturbed me I have to say. Not because of the people in it but because of the purpose of the office in the first place... more »
    Hana Maru: I am really enjoying this series. I can't pick a favorite and I'm just going to stare at them all. more »
    ceejeemcbeegee is not here: And the Black women are... where, exactly? more »
    ceejeemcbeegee is not here: Hmmm... someone's missing.... more »
    Seriously: Does the girl 2nd from the left, top row, look just like Dita Von Teese? Or, maybe I am just obsessed with her. more »
    Jesscooks: I think you can see in the Rainbow Club picture why Hawaii is the only state that could produce Barack. It's 1945, vast tracts of the country are segr... more »
    Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith: The photo of women cycling in France does look cool, but given that Europe was at war, I'm not so sure how 'awesome' it truly was... more »
    lisas: Ok, crew cuts for women, "alternate view"? That's totally Judy Garland on the left right? I love the lady truck drivers. LOVE the plaid blazer. REQU... more »
    TheCatlady: What's cool about the photo with the people dancing is you have a black man and white woman dancing together in public. What are the odds of that happ... more »
    PinkSoxHat: I would not say no to those protesting women. They mean serious business. Also, if anyone has sewing talent and can make me that polka-dot dress, I w... more »
    Bettyloopy Boop: Wow. I was totally born in the wrong decade. Those women look fabulous. more »
    Raspberry Swirly: Can I just say that I adore bridge lady's fluffy hat? Seriously, where can I sign up to get one? more »
    brendastarlet is on it: I have always had tremendous sympathy for the Brits after WWII. Unlike the States, things didn't bounce back for a decade. There was still food ration... more »
    wordinedgewise: methinks these need a LOL treatment!! more »
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    The Way We Were: Life Magazine Photos Of Women In The 1940s