What was on your college dorm room wall in the 70s?

Whether the focus was music, film, politics, or the human form, you could learn a lot about someone from how they chose to decorate the walls around them.

The iconic photo of Farrah Fawcett was taken on a hot summer day in 1976 by photographer Bruce McBroom. If you were the proud owner of this poster, you were in good company. Twelve million copies of the poster have been sold.

In 2011, the original poster and red bathing suit worn by Farrah Fawcett were donated to the museum. The poster is still the best selling poster of all time.

As the first actors who played the private detectives known as ‘Charlie’s Angels’ for the hit television series, the trio was also a popular choice for livening up beige dorm room walls. The television show ran from 1976 to 1981.

Did you replace your poster of Farrah with one of Cheryl Ladd or simply add an image of the photogenic actress and singer to your bedroom collage? Cheryl Ladd was featured on many television shows in the 1970s including ‘The Partridge Family’ and ‘Happy Days.’

Only Lynda Carter could rock this strapless satin superhero bodysuit. Whether you were inspired by her portrayal of the female superhero or marvelled at how the costume stayed in place while fighting crime, a ‘Wonder Woman’ poster may have found a home on your wall.

Even Joan Jett knew how to decorate the walls of her bedroom to showcase her musical inspiration and other passions.

The movie poster for the original ‘Star Wars’ film was painted by artist Tom Jung in 1977. The original poster design is recognizable world wide and an original print is considered a collector’s item. Consider having your poster appraised before gifting it to your nephew.

While some may have argued that the memorable bikini was highly impractical and likely not very breathable, photos of Bo Derek sporting the suede sand trap may have still graced your walls.

Despite the cornrows being a questionable choice, the images of Bo Derek from this film were reproduced to meet the demand at many college campuses.

The poster from the 1975 Steven Spielberg film ‘Jaws’ was a dorm room favourite and remains a collector’s item. The poster was created by American artist Roger Kastel who also created the poster for ‘The Empire Strikes Back.’

The poster for the dark and controversial film was designed by British illustrator Philip Castle in 1971. Director Stanley Kubrick brought this sci-fi drama to the screen and received critical acclaim however, the film was banned due to concern that it had inspired gang violence in Britain.

The poster for the beloved musical comedy with a cult following was designed by artist John Pasche in 1975. The original version had big red lips on it, belonging to Patricia Quinn, the actress who played the role of ‘Magenta’ in the film.

The trademark personas, costumes, and make up, of this 1970s band were captured in many photos and posters. The posters served as popular decor and also functioned as conversation starters in the college setting.

In the disco decade, a ‘Saturday Night Fever’ poster was an excellent choice to accompany the enormously popular film soundtrack by the Bee Gees.

If you didn’t have a Zeppelin poster in your room then your roommate did. Original concert posters from the band fetch a high price from music memorabilia collectors today.

This 1972 classic film stars Burt Reynolds and John Voigt in a cautionary tale. The poster was created by American graphic designer Bill Gold and it captured the suspense of the the canoe trip gone wrong.

Having David Bowie on your wall showed your appreciation of the unconventional. A Bowie poster offered an education in style and confidence only dreamed of by a freshman in college.