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Post #202543 by Sabu The Coconut Boy on Sun, Dec 11, 2005 2:51 AM

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I'm lucky to have a friend like Doctor Z. Knowing how much I like Tiki Postcards and Paper Ephemera, he picked up this brochure for me at the local swapmeet.:down:

It's a large-format brochure from the Anthony Pools Company in Covina, California, dated 1966. The brochure is just packed with gorgeous photos and artist's renderings of swimming pools, modern architecture, and beautiful girls in vintage bathing suits:


Lo and behold, there's also this photo of a Polynesian apartment building in San Diego:

That's interesting in itself, but then you open to the centerfold of this brochure and are greeted with this stunning photo.:down:

This photo is huge! (approx 14" x 20"). No indication as to where it was taken, but the text reads: *"DREAMS DO COME TRUE. This fascinating pool party dramatizes the way a pool enriches your enjoyment of life. Whether it is a luau by the light of tiki torches reflected in a shimmering turquoise pool-or a barbeque and plunge for relatives on a hot Sunday afternoon-your pool creates an exotic setting. A pool magnifies the fun-things, the carefree things of life.

Today a pool is well within the dreams of most familes who understand the value of togetherness, of healthful excercise, and of well-earned relaxation. When you plan your pool, a magnificent setting like that pictured above is an example of what you can attain. You will be able to put yourself and your family into such a picture. It is much easier than you may think, and much more fun.

Most often, people who plan to build dramatic pool settings, select Anthony Pools because of Anthony's reputation for fine craftsmanship and choice of exclusive, high-style accessories. If you dream of owning a pool of exquisite beauty, please call us-making dreams come true is our business!"*

To me, this photo captures perfectly that ideal "tiki lifestyle" we imagine from the 1960s. We all give lip-service to the fact that people were creating their own backyard Bali-Hai's after the war - This photo proves again that it was true. I apologize for the slight bluriness of the photos and I'll try to get you a better close-up that shows you the tiki faces on the torches. Here are some larger photos of the tikis themselves and and a creative hanging wicker basket full of orchids:


Thanks again to Doctor Z for the great early Christmas present!

Sabu


[ Edited by: Sabu The Coconut Boy 2005-12-11 02:57 ]