Oct 5, 2016 · In the late 1950s, when she was a toddler, the now-60-year-old became known as the “Coppertone girl,” modeling for the suntan lotion’s famous nationwide advertisement featuring a little girl with her swimsuit bottom being tugged down by a small dog.

In the time when the product was a suntan lotion, the company introduced the character the Coppertone girl, also known as Little Miss Coppertone. In the advertisement, a young blond girl in pigtails stares in surprise as a cocker spaniel puppy tugs at her swimsuit, revealing her tan line.

Shows how the Coppertone girl changed throughout history, from the very beginning in 1956 (Don't Be A Paleface! and Tan, Don't Burn tag lines) to today. Many...

Jul 4, 2017 · For the latest installment in our seasonal series, “Summer, Brought to you By,” we hear from Joyce Ballantyne’s daughter, the now grown-up “Coppertone Girl.”

Apr 18, 2018 · Coppertone commercials, whether in print media or on TV, always featured the ubiquitous Cocker Spaniel, but who was the girl? Back in 1959 when the ad first appeared, artist Joyce Ballantyne Brand used her own three year old daughter, Cheri, as the model.

Joyce Ballantyne (April 4, 1918 – May 15, 2006) was a painter of pin-up art. She is best known as the designer of the Coppertone girl, whose swimming costume is being pulled down by a dog. [1] She was born in Norfolk, Nebraska during World War I, and grew up in Omaha.

Jan 24, 2024 · Before her rise to fame, Jodie Foster appeared in an iconic commercial for Coppertone sunscreen. She later broke down her feelings about the gig as an adult.

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The Coppertone girl sign is a landmark in Miami Beach, Florida, known for being the last operating example of a series of mechanical billboards that were constructed by the Coppertone company to advertise its tanning oil products across the United States.

Jan 31, 2025 · Discover the charm and significance of the iconic Coppertone Baby, a beloved symbol of sun safety since 1953. This article explores the evolution of this cheerful image, its cultural impact, and the brand's journey toward promoting sun protection for children.