These photographs were taken by Revelle Jackson in 1969 at the Upper Hutt Youth Club, New Zealand. Unlike typical representations of the "Swinging '60s," these young people appear uncertain — unsure whether they look attractive, whether they are dancing right, skeptical of the futures on which they are embarking.
(Photos: Revelle Jackson / Upper Hutt City Library via Retronaut)
(Photos: Revelle Jackson / Upper Hutt City Library via Retronaut)
Looks like a wild party.
ReplyDeleteShe still has that gaze,
ReplyDeleteHadn't heard of this. Amazing pictures.
ReplyDeleteThat dog is a horse!
ReplyDeleteLooks a bit cold for all those skirts.
ReplyDeleteThe addition of the smiles gives the whole thing a certain Herman Munster kinda feel.
ReplyDeleteSome of these girls are just adorable.
ReplyDeleteAh the good old days.
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