Unknown Models

All of today's photos have been listed for sale on popular vintage resale websites,

but none of them had a name for the model or photographere, although I have 

a pretty good hunch as to who the photographer may have been in one instance.

We start with a guy in what I call the "declamation" pose.

 

Wasp waist

The wasp waisted look was big for bodybuilders in the 1950s.

 

Seated

The seated model has one feature that immediately draws the viewers' eye.

 

Reclining

A full length painting of this would make a great backdrop for the bar in a gay club.

 

Artistic

I find this one to be artistic.

 

1958?

All my source said about this one was "possibly 1958."

 

Pompadour

This fellow has a modified pompadour hairdo.

 

Outdoors

Our only outdoor photo of the day features a handsome model on a large log.

 

Probably Earle Forbes

The furniture piece used here is seen in a number of Earle Forbes photos,

but I have no name for the model.  Also, it may be possible

that Mr. Forbes was not alone in using this item.

 

Cheeky Grin

Our last model has a cheeky grin and no identifying information.

 

Solo Swimmers Day

Today we look at some solo photos of swimmers, mostly naked.

Our first skinny dipper seems to be looking down at something.

 

Mountain Pool

This is said to be an amateur snapshot of a fellow skinny dipping in a mountain pool.

 

Aged like a fine wine

Some men age better than others, and I put this one in the "fine wine" category.

 

1920s

Mr. Scumbeast's source dated this one as 1920s.

 

In and Out

Every pool party needs to have a guy like this getting in and out of the pool.

Speaking of in and out, I need to go to LA for an In and Out hamburger.

Oh, and that sound you hear is Albert's satyr alarm going off.

 

Tattooed

There are several tattoos on this guy, but the eagle 

on his chest is the only one I can make out.

 

Fur Factor 10

Here we have a guy who earns my Fur Factor score of 10.

 

Diving board

Although this guy is standing on a diving board,

I think he is just posing to show off his derriere.

 

Swan

This swimmer has a swan for a companion.

 

Upside Down

Our last solo swimmer is a blond doing a handstand on a lakeside dock.

 

Kenn Duncan Day

It's Kenn Duncan day, and we start with a typical shot of a dancer.

 

Roger Rees

This model with bits of a costume is Roger Rees.

 

Tommy Hawkins

This is Tommy Hawkins . . . and a large snake.

 

Interesting

Not just anyone could do this interesting pose.

 

Cropping

This is the first of two photos in today's set where I find the cropping to be unfortunate.

 

Gudunov

This is Alexander Gudunov, a Bolshoi Ballet dancer who defected 

to the USA and eventually drank himself to death.

 

Familiar

This unknown model looks familiar, which usually means I have other photos of him.

 

Beach Blond

Outdoor photos by Kenn Duncan are rare, but he did 

a whole series of this blond fellow on a beach.

I'll post more in future series.

 

Dancer

This unknown (to me, anyway) dancer presents a striking pose.

 

Jason Roberts

Concluding with a photo of Jason Roberts that I wish were full length.