1950s boys

Images of the 1950s teenage boy bring up pictures of rebellious greasers and outcast nerds. These hardly represent what normal 1950s teenagers wore, which was almost exactly like their father's clothing. The 1950s were the age of boys and girls dressing like smaller versions of adults, yet it was what they wore on weekends and

A selection of works by seminal post-war photographer Roger Mayne, who has died aged 85

1930s little boy's suit pattern sewing pattern

Photos of kids in the 'black and white' 1950's when the 'baby boomers' were growing up. The last one shows my friend D.B. on the sea front at Sheerness in Kent, he's the one one the right. Kids playing in the streets : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brT_-7ElGmU And some facts : * 1.6 million youngsters living in severe poverty. * unemployment rising and a radical shake up of the welfare system seeing £18bn wiped from benefits, the number of children living without 'the basics' threatened…

ADVANCE 8499: Use this later 1950s vintage sewing pattern for very young boys to sew a warm winter ensemble of overcoat, matching lined pants, and cap, all with grown-up style. Scroll down to learn more about the size, pattern condition, and garment details. SIZE INFORMATION: Choose from one of the following single-size patterns: Boys Size 1 Chest 20 inches Waist 19.5 inches PATTERN CONDITION: COMPLETE, UNUSED (instructions and all pattern pieces (uncut and in original folds)) Boys Size 2…

Simplicity 3990; ©1952; Boys' Vest, Jacket and Trousers: The long sleeved cardigan style jacket features three pockets. Three buttons close front. The long trousers, with fly front, may have suspenders, or belt carriers. Pockets in the side seams. The vest has a front button closing and a buckled belt at back. View 2: Jacket is contrasting. View 3: The vest is contrasting. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to…