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Pinup Collection

From Margarita Cansino to the iconic pin-up girls of WWII, these captivating beauties have always been in the spotlight

Background imagePinup Collection: Nee Margarita Cansino. American cinema actress and dancer

Nee Margarita Cansino. American cinema actress and dancer
RITA HAYWORTH (1918-1987). Nee Margarita Cansino. American cinema actress and dancer

Background imagePinup Collection: WWII - Pin-up showing a lot of leg

WWII - Pin-up showing a lot of leg, accompanied by the caption: " This Front is quite active!" Date: 1943

Background imagePinup Collection: Swiss film actress. Film still from Dr. No, 1962

Swiss film actress. Film still from Dr. No, 1962
URSULA ANDRESS (1936-). Swiss film actress. Film still from Dr. No, 1962

Background imagePinup Collection: Blighty magazine cover, Christmas 1945

Blighty magazine cover, Christmas 1945 - Happy New Year! 1945

Background imagePinup Collection: THE UNIVERSAL FAVORITE. Lithograph, 1889

THE UNIVERSAL FAVORITE. Lithograph, 1889

Background imagePinup Collection: Tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash

Tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash
Striking! A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to hit a net-side smash shot. It looks like game, set and match for her handsome male companion. Date: early 1940s

Background imagePinup Collection: Beauty on Parade - a beach belle by David Wright

Beauty on Parade - a beach belle by David Wright
Front cover of The American Weekly featuring an illustration by David Wright, of a red-haired woman in a green swimsuit relaxing on the beach. Date: 1948

Background imagePinup Collection: Roller-skating girl cutting a dash on the beachside boardwal

Roller-skating girl cutting a dash on the beachside boardwal
Frivolous - a roller-skating beauty cutting a dash on the beachside boardwalk Date: early 1940s

Background imagePinup Collection: Sporty equestrian blond posing with her horse

Sporty equestrian blond posing with her horse
Team-mates - a very pretty sporty equestrian blond in jodhpurs and boots, standing holding the bridle of her thoroughbred black stallion, gloved hand on hip. Date: early 1940s

Background imagePinup Collection: Girls On Toast

Girls On Toast
Vertigo Artography

Background imagePinup Collection: Sexy Teacher

Sexy Teacher

Background imagePinup Collection: Pin Up Girl II

Pin Up Girl II
Bart Peeters

Background imagePinup Collection: Sylvania Electric, USA, pin-up

Sylvania Electric, USA, pin-up

Background imagePinup Collection: Selina Scott, newsreader, journalist and presenter

Selina Scott, newsreader, journalist and presenter
Selina Scott (b 1951), British newsreader, journalist, television producer and presenter. Date: circa 1980s

Background imagePinup Collection: The Girl He Left Behind by Lewis Baumer

The Girl He Left Behind by Lewis Baumer

Background imagePinup Collection: Rudolph Valentino, Italian-American film star

Rudolph Valentino, Italian-American film star. Date: circa 1920

Background imagePinup Collection: American pinup in a hat

American pinup in a hat. Date: circa 1920

Background imagePinup Collection: American flapper pinup in costume

American flapper pinup in costume (possibly Clara Bow). Date: circa 1920

Background imagePinup Collection: Lidia, 1895 (colour litho)

Lidia, 1895 (colour litho)
SNG127480 Lidia, 1895 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; French, out of copyright

Background imagePinup Collection: Pin Up Girl

Pin Up Girl
Bart Peeters

Background imagePinup Collection: Pin Up Girl III

Pin Up Girl III
Bart Peeters

Background imagePinup Collection: Eek - A mouse !

Eek - A mouse !
Bart Peeters

Background imagePinup Collection: Beach Pin up

Beach Pin up
Bart Peeters

Background imagePinup Collection: Minol customer service at work

Minol customer service at work
Jens Jensen

Background imagePinup Collection: Baby you can drive my Car

Baby you can drive my Car
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Background imagePinup Collection: Bathing Beauty

Bathing Beauty

Background imagePinup Collection: Pattern of Women and Wrapped Presents

Pattern of Women and Wrapped Presents

Background imagePinup Collection: Woman Wrapped in Towel Talking on Telephone

Woman Wrapped in Towel Talking on Telephone

Background imagePinup Collection: Woman in Bikini Looking Back

Woman in Bikini Looking Back

Background imagePinup Collection: Pretty Woman

Pretty Woman

Background imagePinup Collection: Woman in Bathing Suit Holding a Beach Ball

Woman in Bathing Suit Holding a Beach Ball

Background imagePinup Collection: Naked Woman Holding a Filmstrip

Naked Woman Holding a Filmstrip

Background imagePinup Collection: Best of Friends by Raphael Kirchner

Best of Friends by Raphael Kirchner
A pretty young woman in pink blouse hugs a long-haired grey cat. Illustration by Raphael Kircher reproduced in The Illustrated London News Christmas Number

Background imagePinup Collection: David Wright pin-up from Men Only, August 1952

David Wright pin-up from Men Only, August 1952
Pin-up of a red haired woman in a large frilled sun hat and spotted bikini. Date: 1952

Background imagePinup Collection: Kolynos toothpaste advertisement by David Wright

Kolynos toothpaste advertisement by David Wright
Advertisement for Kolynos dental cream, featuring a pin-up girl by David Wright. Date: c.1948

Background imagePinup Collection: Sheer stockings packaging design by David Wright

Sheer stockings packaging design by David Wright
Packaging for Glamour Girl sheer stockings from the Sherwood Knitwear Company, Burbage, Leicestershire, designed by pin-up artist David Wright

Background imagePinup Collection: CLAIRE LUCE (1903-1989). American actress and dancer. Photograph, c1920

CLAIRE LUCE (1903-1989). American actress and dancer. Photograph, c1920

Background imagePinup Collection: Masculine man without a shirt, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar on a beach

Masculine man without a shirt, wearing a cowboy hat and holding a guitar on a beach

Background imagePinup Collection: Tall blonde with pink nightdress and stockings

Tall blonde with pink nightdress and stockings
Step-in High! A tall blonde girl in profile, with long long legs and stockings and a sheer pink nightdress -she stands in front of some fine floral wallpaper. Date: early 1940s

Background imagePinup Collection: Pretty girl caught getting dressed

Pretty girl caught getting dressed
Caught " Una-wears" - a curly-haired lovely is shocked to be discovered whilst getting dressed into a tiny sheer green undergarment. Date: early 1940s

Background imagePinup Collection: Sa Marraine by Leo Fontan

Sa Marraine by Leo Fontan
A fashionably dressed young woman with a floral bonnet style hat, white fox fur stole and large hat box pauses for a moment to read a letter or perhaps shopping receipt. Date: 1919

Background imagePinup Collection: Fraulein Feldgrau on a WW1 postcard

Fraulein Feldgrau on a WW1 postcard. She was a popular pinup for German soldiers. The red touches to the uniform have been added by hand. Date: 1914-1918

Background imagePinup Collection: The Sunshine Girl by Raphael Kirchner

The Sunshine Girl by Raphael Kirchner
A pretty young woman in a yellow dress pictured among yellow flowers. 1918

Background imagePinup Collection: Test Match by David Wright - original gouache

Test Match by David Wright - original gouache
Test Match by David Wright, featuring a seductive blonde wearing a pink strapless dress and a black picture hat. Date: 1946

Background imagePinup Collection: Wright you Are by David Wright - Calendar Girl

Wright you Are by David Wright - Calendar Girl
A young woman in a red dress with a plunging neckline and a large, wide brimmed hat to protect her English rose complexion from the sun, contemplates the viewer with a slightly arrogant air

Background imagePinup Collection: No Peeking! A brunette lays down the law to a Peeping Tom

No Peeking! A brunette lays down the law to a Peeping Tom
No Peeking! A brunette lays down the law to an invisible onlooker, who is seemingly admiring her choice of tiny red (with black spots) beach wear and red high heeled shoes. Date: early 1940s

Background imagePinup Collection: Peek-a-boo! A Blonde starlet with tights and bare back

Peek-a-boo! A Blonde starlet with tights and bare back
Peek-a-boo! A Blonde starlet standing alongside a some red stage curtains covered in little black stars, looks back over her shoulder

Background imagePinup Collection: Actress Rita Hayworth

Actress Rita Hayworth
Hollywood, California: c. 1939 A portrait of actress Rita Hayworth



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From Margarita Cansino to the iconic pin-up girls of WWII, these captivating beauties have always been in the spotlight. With a sultry gaze and legs that could stop traffic, they were the epitome of allure and glamour. Take a step back in time with Blighty magazine's Christmas 1945 cover featuring a seductive pin-up showing off her shapely limbs. But pin-ups didn't start with Margarita or end with WWII; their popularity dates back even further. In fact, an 1889 lithograph titled 'The Universal Favorite' showcases the timeless appeal of these enchanting sirens. Whether it was on the tennis court or at the beachside boardwalk, pin-ups knew how to turn heads wherever they went. A tennis-playing brunette beauty prepares to smash while David Wright captures a beach belle cutting a dash on Parade - truly mesmerizing sights. Not only did these stunning ladies grace magazines and posters but also found themselves endorsing products like Sylvania Electric in America. Their irresistible charm made them perfect ambassadors for any brand. Pin-ups weren't limited to just actresses or models either; newsreader Selina Scott proved that brains and beauty can go hand-in-hand as she effortlessly exuded sexiness both on-screen and off. And who can forget about those unforgettable role plays? From sexy teachers igniting fantasies to equestrian blondes posing gracefully alongside their majestic horses – there was no shortage of variety when it came to capturing hearts through imagery. So let us celebrate these timeless icons who continue to inspire generations with their undeniable charisma. Whether you're admiring classic photographs from yesteryears or discovering new interpretations by contemporary artists like Raphael Kirchner's 'Best of Friends, ' one thing is certain – pin-ups will forever hold our fascination.