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

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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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