Fay Stevens

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So Serious

Fay always appeared so serious, seen before in this location both dressed and undressed, in tan and black stockings. It was said that her husband took many of Fay’s pictures. She was certainly popular with ToCo, making 34 appearances over the years.

From an original print.

Susan Smith

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Susan Smith

Another great picture from Tocofan's archive. 

Is this Susan Smith? I have looked at all the pictures of Susan Smith that ToCo published, and this one is not typical and was certainly never published. I have questioned whether or not it is actually Susan Smith. This picture shows Susan with her hair up, while in all the other pictures I can find of her, she has her hair down. Although it's about the right length, her face looks thinner to me, but maybe it was taken much earlier.

Please feel free to jump in if you think differently, or perhaps Tocofan can shed a little more light on the origins of this picture. Regardless of the outcome, it is a really nice picture and well worth sharing.

Estelle Warner

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Who's Young and Beautiful

"Ah," said Mr. Pyper, putting his head into the ladies' gown shop in Malvern, Worcs, "who's young and beautiful, then, eh?"

"Oh, you are awful," said the lovely 18-year-old salesgirl. She was ESTELLE WARNER and she was just trying to get a small-size sweater on an outside dummy. And Mr. Pyper, whose other name was Joseph, was the young man who worked in the fishing-gear shop close by. He liked to pop in occasionally—about ten times a day— to ensure he wasn't missing anything. He was dead keen on Estelle, and so are quite a few other fellers, as you can imagine. But she's in the middle of being absolutely dedicated to her job, and all she could offer Mr. Pyper was some advice to either go away or get poked in the eye with a dress hanger.

"I'll risk a poke in the eye," said Mr. Pyper, "it's worth it to see you reaching for red ribbon on the top shelf."

"Right, cheeky-chops," said Estelle and Mr. Pyper slipped out just in time to miss being injured. Estelle can't half lash out when she needs to.

Span No 236 - April 1974

Pat McGuire

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Looking Your Way

What's your way, Claude?

Well, the way I like a girl to look is curvy. I mean, if she's all angles and straight lines, what sort of a look is that?

Geometrical?

I don't go in for that. What I like is a lovely pin-up, looking just the way PAT McGUIRE looks. Who could ask for anything sweeter?

Well, there's my Rosie Your Rosie would get on well with my grandmother- they're the same age.

 I'm a fan of Miss McGuire's. I'd carry her parasol for her if she'd let me. I mean, what a vision, what an adornment to the great outdoors, what a delight to my eyes.

Put your glasses on, then you'll like her even better.

Span No 178 - June 1969

Vanda Vane-Dotson

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Sitting Pretty

Two nice pictures of Vanda relaxing in her black see-through négligée. Pictures from original prints.

Valetta - Private Collection

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Sitting Pretty

Two more of Valetta from the private collection of negatives, with her giving us a very teasing glimpse of her stocking tops and petticoat. The cameraman was obviously excited by what he saw, as he managed to cut her feet off in both pictures.

Ruth Cavendish

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Radiant Ruth

Another one from TocoFan. Great picture of a very smiley and relaxed-looking Ruth Cavendish. I am not sure if this picture was ever published, and to be honest, I have not checked. It's certainly worth showing.  

Where are you now, Ruth? By my reckoning, you would be 77, still smiling and laughing, I hope.

Vintage Stockings Archive

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Mystery Model Set

Another set of digital images that came with the transfer of the Vintage Stockings Archive drives. I have no idea of their origins; any extra information is always welcome and helpful. Most of all, enjoy them.

Paula - Private Collection

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Paula

Three more great pictures of Paula in her spotty dress, which would be more suited to a prom rather than a walk in the countryside. What would you think if you came across them while out walking the dog?

Margaret Wade

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Additional

We did give you some shots of MARGARET WADE in our January issue, and berserk readers kept ringing up to ask for more. Well, we found some additional shots of Margaret-indoor pics this time-and here they are. Only this time don't sound so hysterical on the phone.

Just to remind you, Margaret is a receptionist and a lover of the countryside, and if you ever see a horse looking particularly handsome because of its rider, and the location is Sussex, then it could be Margaret out for a gallop over the Downs.

Beautiful Britons No 184 - March 1971

Paula - Private Collection

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Paula

Another three great pictures of our oh-so-sexy and desirable nurse, Paula, messing about in the countryside, with more to come from the same set later this month.

Private Collection - Mystery Model

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Smoking Girl

I only have these four pictures of this girl with no name from the private collection of negatives. I am going to call her the "smoking girl." I like her; she has a pretty face and a lovely smile, and as so many of them do, she gives us that knowing look that says, "Look what I might have on offer." Enjoy the pictures from a time that was suggestive, teasing, and just fun.