Pictures of Joe Louis and Lena Horne at Greenwood Lake, New York in 1941
This post was originally published on this siteLena Horne was visiting boxer Joe Louis while he trained. The book Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena […]
Month: November 2019
Rare and Candid Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Mischa Pelz During a Photoshoot for Deeco Garden Furniture, 1953
This post was originally published on this siteMischa Pelz was a commercial photographer, who usually shot products. He and Marilyn were friends but had never […]
Nine Kings Pose For a Photograph, 1910
This post was originally published on this siteThis rare photograph of nine monarchs gathered in one room was taken by W. & D. Downey on […]
44 Rare Found Photos Capture Everyday Life of India Around 1900
This post was originally published on this siteA set of rare lantern slides was found by Photos of the Past that shows everyday life of India around […]
Stunning Photos of Gloria Swanson Taken by Allen Warren in 1972
This post was originally published on this siteAmerican actress and producer Gloria Swanson was a major Hollywood star in the silent film era as both […]
The golden age of the video rental store, 1970-1990
This post was originally published on this siteBefore video stores, movies were solely watched in theaters, leaving studios hesitant to embrace video technology and video […]
Ridiculous Knitted Fashions From 1970s Workbasket Magazine
This post was originally published on this siteThe first issue of Workbasket magazine was published October 1935. A husband and wife team; John and Clara […]
A Vivid Look at Gordon Parks’ Fashion Photography of a Bygone Era
This post was originally published on this site“I saw that the camera could be a weapon against… all sorts of social wrongs. I knew at […]
45 Beautiful Photos of Monica Vitti in the 1960s and Early ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1931 as Maria Luisa Ceciarelli in Rome, Italian actress Monica Vitti had her first film role in […]
’70s New York Through Amazing Black and White Photographs
This post was originally published on this siteReeling from a decade of social turmoil, New York in the 1970s fell into a deep tailspin provoked […]
Wonderful Vintage Postcards of 30 Silent Hollywood Actresses
This post was originally published on this siteActresses played a crucial role in shaping the development of early film as well as Hollywood and the […]
The Best of the Worst Haircuts Ever on Record Covers
This post was originally published on this siteWe all know that your haircut is very important in rock n’ roll. It can define you as […]
30 Cool Pics Defined Fashion Trend of Young Women in the 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteWomen’s fashion in the 1990s is very distinct. While not quite as loud as the eighties, the nineties […]
Pictures of Lulu and Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees on Their Wedding Day in 1969
This post was originally published on this siteJust weeks before Lulu’s 1969 Eurovision appearance, she had married Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees in a […]
20 Stunning Black and White Photos of Shelley Winters When She Was Young in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteShelley Winters (born August 18, 1920 – January 14, 2006) was an American actress whose career spanned almost […]
Flying Through the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, 1919
This post was originally published on this siteFor the occasion of the victory parade on the Champs Élysées on 14 July 1919, marking the end […]
Françoise Dorléac: French Classic Beauty With a Tragic Life Ending
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1942 in Nice, French actress and the elder sister of Catherine Deneuve Françoise Dorléac made her film […]
The Navajo Code Talkers and their unbreakable code, 1942-1945
This post was originally published on this siteEvery war combatant highly appreciated the need for an unbreakable code that would help them communicate while protecting […]
35 Color Snaps Capture Everyday Life of Concepción, Chile in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteConcepción is a city in central Chile and the core of the commune and metropolitan area of Greater […]
Sexy Legs Contest, ca. 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteApparently in the 1930s, pageants requiring the contestants to cover their faces was quite commonplace, whether for the […]
That Time When Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh Were Hollywood’s Golden Couple
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the hottest couples at the time, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh first met at an RKO […]
Stunning Fashion Photography by Lionel Kazan in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteLionel Kazan was born in Monaco on May 9, 1930, of a Russian father and Polish mother. It […]
Glamorous Photos of Jayne Mansfield Taken by Peter Stackpole in 1956
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913, American photographer Peter Stackpole worked for Life magazine from 1936 to 1960, joining Alfred Eisenstaedt, Margaret Bourke-White […]
Fashion and style in World War II, 1939-1945
This post was originally published on this siteLet’s imagine that World War II wasn’t about invading countries, killing people and achieving world domination. Instead, it […]
This Typewriter From the 1950s Made It Easier for Musicians to Create Legible Sheet Music
This post was originally published on this siteThrough the ages, composers had to write their music by hand and over time all sorts of machines […]