EVB2923631: Alvin 'Shipwreck' Kelly sitting on a 39 foot flagpole atop the eight-story Hotel St. Francis in Newark. He planned to beat his 7 day record by sitting for eight days, and exceeded the goal by lasting for 12 days. He sat on a 20 inch wide perch with coffee, water, and cigarettes. Kelly is on the Loew Vaudeville circuit. July 5, 1927 / Bridgeman Images
EVB2923681: Jacques Tiffeau, the French-born fashion designer was at the height of his career in the 1960s, creating designer mini-skirted fashions. This 1967 plaid outfit with gathered bloomers under a thigh length sleeveless tunic. Details such as the square armholes and belted back offer the designer signature / Bridgeman Images
EVB2923848: President John Kennedy visiting Canada. The Kennedy's gave his Canadian hosts a dinner at the US Embassy. (L-R) President Kennedy; Gov. Gen. George Vanier; Jacqueline Kennedy, Mrs. George Vanier; Ambassador Livingston Merchant; Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, Mrs. Merchant; and Mrs. Diefenbaker. May 17, 1963 / Bridgeman Images