Hippy man with face paint at Woburn Park
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Hippy man with face paint at Woburn Park
Close-up of a hippy man with face paint at the Love-In at Woburn Park, Bedfordshire. Date: August 1967
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1967 Bedfordshire Cowboy Denim Hippy Paint Trendy Woburn Youth
EDITORS COMMENTS
August 1967: A Close-up of a Hippy Man with Face Paint at the Love-In, Woburn Park, Bedfordshire Amidst the vibrant and eclectic scenes of the Love-In at Woburn Park in August 1967, this hippy man stands out with his intricately painted face and distinctive accessories. The summer of 1967, often referred to as the "Summer of Love," was a pivotal moment in British youth culture, as the counterculture movement gained momentum and the traditional norms of society began to shift. The man in the photograph wears a cowboy hat, a popular accessory among the hippy community, adding to his bohemian and free-spirited appearance. His denim jacket, a staple of the era, is adorned with various patches and embellishments, reflecting his unique personality and individuality. The face paint, a common practice among hippies during this time, is a visual representation of their rejection of societal norms and their embrace of self-expression and creativity. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of the social and cultural trends of the 1960s in Britain. The 20th century was a time of great change, and this image encapsulates the spirit of the era, a time of peace, love, and self-expression that continues to influence contemporary culture.
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