I've pulled together some references for not only the different styles of hair do's from the 1930's through 60's (mainly 40's and 50's) but also in an observation for their illustration style (from my personal Pinterest board):
http://cherrylisa.tumblr.com/post/66243819707
The thick brush pen style and the accompanying brush pen script/ small caps is something of note here, that maybe I could incorporate into my own illustrations to make them seem authentic or have that authentic style twist.
www.letsplayhistory.org
I looked at these images more for the actual style of hair do's
http://www.luredesigninc.com/store/event-posters/hippie-fest
Although this is more 1960's, I was looking at this more for the layout of the typography etc. Again, it's the brush script accompanied with small caps which gives these eras the distinct styles. There doesn't seem to be any structure to the layout, which I quite like actually! Gives it a sense of authenticity. I actually believe this isn't an authentic 60's piece and is a modern day nightclub poster. Very interesting
http://dazzlingal.com/
Again, another reference for vintage hairstyling. this is early 1950s Americana
This is taken from an old hairstyling reference book from the 1950's or 40s. I've seen many different versions of it online; it's just whether to go down the diagram route with labelling or the more illustrative route.
I was looking more into different types of retro lettering ... 'Basil' caught my eye because it has a nice shape... using my tablet (which I have been experimenting with on my PPP blog)
http://www.kcet.org/arts/artbound/counties/riverside/selling-the-palm-springs-cultural-legacy-revival-restoration-and-renovation.html
I like this layout and the illustration style - the 3 or 4 colours and the cream stock projects the style well. The thick serif heading and again with the small caps along the footer - black is a good base colour.
http://oldadvertising.tumblr.com/post/61750175224/cab-sang-hi-de-ho-by-paul-malon-on-flickr
I really like this poster for mainly it's shape - long and thin. I don't know what the client's desired dimensions are, so I could maybe create an illusion of a long and thin poster with a long and thin background colour.
http://www.michaelspornanimation.com/splog/?p=3288
Another typographical reference - this style is definitely mid century themed but is not as refined as the hair illustrations at the top of this post. Again, for footers and smallprint there is a smallcaps typeface, accompanied by a brush script lettering and a thick serif title.
A mid century typographical reference.
via flickr.com
I love the layout, size and shape of these posters - the minimal screen-printed style colour scheme. Again we see a brush script accompanied by a small-caps typeface. The long and thin shape I think I'm going to incorporate into my pieces.
http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/cardon-webb-ralph-ellison-covers
I like the very limited colours, shapes and the singular brush script on each cover.
http://prettyclever.tumblr.com/page/2
Again, the limited colours, brush script and small-caps is present.
The wallpaper in the new salon is this;
http://www.wilko.com/graham+brown-wallpaper/contour-flamingo-pink-white-wallpaper/invt/gb00550
So if I could incorporate a flamingo into the design and actually make sure that its the same style/ pose as this one then it would coordinate nicely.
So details to include if I want to portray a genuine authentic mid century style piece(s) for Harlow's Den:
- Brush script heading/ title
- accompanying small-caps footer/ smallprint
- Limited colour palette
- Brush style illustrations of accurate hairstyles
- maybe incorporating a flamingo design to coordinate with the wallpaper
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