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50 Vintage Pictures From The 1970s Archives That May Change The Way You Look At This Iconic Era

50 Vintage Pictures From The 1970s Archives That May Change The Way You Look At This Iconic Era

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There’s no denial that when you think about what the '70s are known for, the era’s colorful culture is the one thing that pops to mind first. Everything from the fashion, to music, to movies is so beautifully vivid and bold, one can’t help but admire it.
The list below consists of images that perfectly encapsulate the mood of the era. These pictures were shared by the Instagram account The70z, that’s dedicated to all things groovy. Over the years, it has amassed over 305,000 followers, proving that people still need sideburns and platform shoes on their feeds. Scroll down to get your fix of the funky and the radical.

#41 A Young Steve Martin Ironing A Cat, 1970s

A Young Steve Martin Ironing A Cat, 1970s
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#42 Madonna Photographed By Her Boyfriend Dan Gilroy On The Bus In New York, 1979

Madonna Photographed By Her Boyfriend Dan Gilroy On The Bus In New York, 1979
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155points

#43 A Steward Slices Meat For Passengers On Sas Scandinavian Airlines, 1969

A Steward Slices Meat For Passengers On Sas Scandinavian Airlines, 1969
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#44 Margaux Hemingway Photographed By David Hume Kennedy In Havana, Cuba (1978)

Margaux Hemingway Photographed By David Hume Kennedy In Havana, Cuba (1978)
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#45 Robert De Niro On The Set Of Taxi Driver, 1976

Robert De Niro On The Set Of Taxi Driver, 1976
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145points

#46 Girl On A Beach In Oahu, Hawaii, 1973. Photo By Nick Dewolf

Girl On A Beach In Oahu, Hawaii, 1973. Photo By Nick Dewolf
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#47 Willem Dafoe In The Wooster Group's "Point Judith (An Epilog)" (1979), Produced At The Envelope In New York City. Photo By Nancy Campbell

Willem Dafoe In The Wooster Group's "Point Judith (An Epilog)" (1979), Produced At The Envelope In New York City. Photo By Nancy Campbell
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#48 Danny Trejo And His 3rd Wife Joanne In 1976

Danny Trejo And His 3rd Wife Joanne In 1976
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#49 A Woman Known As "Disco Sally" Dances With Her Husband At Studio 54, 1978

A Woman Known As "Disco Sally" Dances With Her Husband At Studio 54, 1978
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#50 Swiss Photo Reporter Willy Spiller Captured The Grit Of The NYC Subway In The 70s

Swiss Photo Reporter Willy Spiller Captured The Grit Of The NYC Subway In The 70s
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