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Alma Cogan

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Alma Cogan

published by Essex Music Ltd, after Unknown photographer
halftone reproduction, published 1955
11 in. x 8 1/2 in. (279 mm x 217 mm) paper size
Given by Terence Pepper, 2016
Reference Collection
NPG D48046

Sitterback to top

  • Alma Cogan (1932-1966), Singer. Sitter in 15 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • Essex Music Ltd (active 1950s-1970s), Music publisher. Artist or producer associated with 9 portraits.
  • Unknown photographer, Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 6584 portraits.

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Sheet music cover for 'Bluebell' by Paddy Roberts and F. Stanley. Sheet music attached

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Events of 1955back to top

Current affairs

Robert Anthony Eden becomes prime minister. In May 1955 Winston Churchill resigned due to ill health. His successor proved to be a similarly popular leader, winning an increased majority at the general election that year. Eden's popularity was due to a combination of his long wartime service, good looks and charm.

Art and science

Mary Quant introduces the 'Chelsea Look' with her Bazaar boutique. In the 1960s Quant was a major contributor to 'swinging London' introducing some of the seminal items of 1960s fashion: the miniskirt, hot pants, paint-box make-up and plastic raincoats.

International

West Germany joins NATO, prompting the East European Communist counties to respond by forming the Warsaw Pact. The signatories of the Warsaw Pact pledged to defend each other if any member was attacked. This development was a major event in the Cold War as it firmly established the East and West as opposing military powers.

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