History with its flickering lamp stumbles along the trail of the past, trying to reconstruct its scenes, to revive its echoes, and kindle with pale gleams the passion of former days. ~Winston Churchill

10 February, 2014

Forever Blowing Bubble Gum

Mid-century photos of people enjoying bubble gum!


Cornell Capa, LIFE © Time Inc.

1947. Source




Cornell Capa, LIFE © Time Inc.

1947. Source




Cornell Capa, LIFE© Time Inc. 

Andrew J. Paris, the "Bubble Gum King," the first businessman to mass produce bubble gum after WWII (apparently he even has his own documentary!). 1947. Source





Bob Landry, LIFE © Time Inc.

1946. Source




State Library and Archives Florida

A little girl blowing bubble gum while grooming her horse, Florida, 1948. Source



Alfred Eisenstaedt, LIFE © Time Inc.

Undated. Source




Cornell Capa, LIFE © Time Inc.

1947. Source




Alfred Eisenstaedt, LIFE © Time Inc.

Undated. Source




Cornell Capa, LIFE © Time Inc.

1947. Source




Cornell Capa, LIFE © Time Inc.

Teenagers with the "Bubble Gum King." Source




Nina Leen, LIFE © Time Inc.

1953. Source




Alfred Eisenstaedt, LIFE © Time Inc.

Undated. Source




Cornell Capa, LIFE © Time Inc.

The "Bubble Gum King" again, in his office, 1947. Source




Cornell Capa, LIFE © Time Inc.

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