Dennis Hopper is Gone

About ten years ago I traded a pair of '31 Levi's Buckle back waist overalls for this self portrait of Dennis Hopper. He's reflected in a polished tray on a low table. The guy was an American original.

 Here's a remembrance in photos The Guardian. 

Duke Kahanamoku

A tribute song from Sol Bright for the guy who made Surfing an international sport among many other achievements.

A fantastic border print Hawaiian shirt bearing Duke Kahanamoku's label for Cisco Sportswear.

1969 "Hair" Broadway Program -The second year on Broadway

Front Cover

Back Cover

Inside Front

Credits

Souvenir book written by Ed Grifford and designed by Willson-Frissora

July 1930 Stetson "Hatbox"

William Steig Collins Glass

Sometimes, I think we all can agree. From a set of 6 we found at a terrific garage sale last Summer.

Acme Cowboy Boot Ad Campaign

This is a series of die-cut cardboard signs which slipped into the top of a pair of boots. This one is my favorite. The drawing of the guy is stylized in an interesting way. Check out his pleat front denim jacket. I've also always loved old surplus Willys Jeeps like this one. 

This last one is the largest and unfortunately was trimmed by the store owner i got it from. He wanted to use it in a display of boots from another maker.

Lee Colorform Ad

This is a thin sheet of soft clear vinyl printed with the ad which was applied to a wet window with a squeegee. Like a Colorform toy. Probably 1950s and about a foot tall.