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Classic Coppertone girl ad
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Source: The Coppertone Girl was painted by Joyce Ballantyne Brand in 1959 for the Grant Advertising agency. The Coppertone brand is currently owned by the Schering-Plough Corporation. A copy of the painting can be found it this article.
- NYT Staff (May 18, 2006), "Joyce B. Brand, Commercial Artist, Dies at 88", New York Times
Fair Use in Coppertone girl edit
- This is an iconic advertising image. Painted in 1959, it is still in use today.
- This image shows the pinup style of the 1960s.
- This older image shows more of the girl's buttocks than the current advertisements.
- This low resolution copy will not prevent Schering-Plough Corporation from selling sun tan lotion.
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| current | 17:02, 18 February 2005 | | 206 × 275 (11 KB) | The Epopt (talk | contribs) | Classic Coppertone ad {{fairuse}} |
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