Tiny Circles, Big Voices, Pinbacks: a Counterculture Staple

From a distance, pin-back buttons look like simple accessories—small circles of metal and paper fastened to a jacket or backpack.

From rooms where afternoon light once fell just so,

Where paintings watched the seasons turn

A life unfolded in the gentle hush of chosen things.

The first snow of the year had barely melted when the posters began to appear around town:

FOLKTALES

An Auction of Folk Art, Quilts, Sculpture & Handmade Wonders

January 17

Bursting onto the scene in 1973, Playgirl magazine brought a fresh (and often cheeky) twist to the adult magazine world; softcore male centerfolds. While most magazines of the time catered to the straight male gaze, Playgirl turned the tables with flair, smart articles, and plenty of male eye-candy—making it a favorite for women and the gay community alike.