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1944, Nashville. This is the only known photo of the Page family with Bettie and her father (Roy) 2nd from left in the same frame.

This photo has been enhanced and colorized from the original image.

OG credit: "Bettie Page The Life of a Pin-Up Legend"

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One of hundreds of postcards that Bettie appeared on.

Bettie worked with many photographers during her trips to Florida (1950 - 57).

One was H. W. Hannau, a prolific photographer who had over 60 publications. Primarily noted for scenic 📸 of South Florida, Bahamas, Caribbean, etc. He also shot many pinups that were in turn sold to Florida Natural Colors, Inc. for postcard printing.

These postcards would feature the hand color technique as seen in this one, released in 1954.

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Between 1950 and 1957 while she was modeling in NY, Bettie took many trips to Florida. It didn't matter what time of year it was, she loved the beach that much.

Here she is on Miami Beach, Nov 1955, 📸 by another Florida photographer, Jan Caldwell

This image has been enhanced, and I added color to Bettie 👍

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Happy 101st to our very own pinup angel 🎂🎉🥂

We see and think of you every day, Bettie! You may be gone from us in physical form, but you will live forever in our hearts and admiring eyes 💋

(PLEASE WATCH AS A REEL TO AVOID THE INSTASCAM PICTURE CHOP)

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San Francisco, 1946. Right to left: Bettie (23), Jack (22), and Goldie (21).

Bettie remarked, "This is the heaviest I ever was, about 160 pounds. She enrolled in modeling school to help lose weight.

Photo has been enhanced, and a Sepia tone added. 💋

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Happy Caturday, from Bettie (and Bunny!) 💖

A Fresh Hi-res Multi Layer Edit from a Bunny Yeager B&W image 💋 (Africa USA 1954)

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Dec 1944, Nashville Parthenon. Bettie (21) and brother Jack (20).

Bettie mentioned that this was her favorite fur (rabbit) coat, which she wore so much it got holes in it.

This photo has been enhanced and minimally colored 💋

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Friday Night with the amazing Virginia Bell 💖

A Fresh Hi-res Multi Layer Edit 💋

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Christmas, 1944 at the Nashville Parthenon 💖

Right to left: Bettie, Bettie's little brother Jack and Bettie's sister Goldie.

Bettie is wearing her favorite red wool dress for the holidays.

This photo had been enhanced and minimally colored💋

OG 📸 "Bettie Page Life of a Pin-Up Legend"

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The lovely Margaret Nolan "Dink"💖

A Fresh Hi-res Multi Layer Edit of an uncredited image 💋

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Bettie (center), 1943, with the "Peabody Players" in their production of "Love From A Stranger".

Her review in the Peabody Reflector (Peabody College Paper) "As a silly none-too-bright maid, Bettie Page proved her mettle as an actress."

This photo has been enhanced and colored.

OG photo from the book "Bettie Page Life and Times of a Pin-Up Legend"

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I'm sorry that most of you aren't interested in these posts, but I feel that it is very important to show Bettie Page as more than just a pinup. She was a person with a life outside of the camera as well.

This is Bettie(18) and her mother, Edna. 1941, at her home in Nashville.

This photo has been enhanced and colorized

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Bettie on magazine covers 💖

Comedy Magazine May 1955

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Bettie, 24 at the Pittsburgh Zoo in 1947.

📸 taken by her sister Goldie 💖

Image has been enhanced and colorized 💋

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Bettie, at home in the mid 1950's with some tribal art from her personal collection.

Between her shoots with Bunny in 1954 at Africa USA and her trip to Haiti, she developed a fondness for collecting this art.

This is most likely a camera club 📸.

I have enhanced the image and adjusted the color💋

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At the height of her popularity in the 50's, Bettie's image was everywhere.

This is one of two Ellery Queen Mystery Magazines that used her image for their cover photo.

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I've waited so very long to post this.

Right before Thanksgiving (last year), a tumor was found behind my right lung. The biopsy came back sarcoma, and I was given the option of surgery and chemo or radiation.

After watching my late wife lanquish through chemo for almost two years, I opted for surgery and follow-up radiation treatments.

After 6 weeks of radiation, I got to ring the bell last Friday and was given this t-shirt (I really didn't feel well enough to take a pic until today).

Thankfully, I'm still here and will continue my sworn duty to keep Bettie's (and others' memories alive).

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