New York at the Dawn of the 1990s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteFollowing two decades of continuous decay, New York in 1990 brought yet another all-time record high in violent […]
Month: May 2020
Astrid Kirchherr With The Beatles
This post was originally published on this siteAstrid Kirchherr, the photographer who helped shape The Beatles’ image early in her career, died in Hamburg this […]
Rare and Funny Portraits of Little Richard Taken by Ralph Morse in 1971
This post was originally published on this siteThese photographs of Little Richard, taken by LIFE’s photographer Ralph Morse in 1971, are a little mysterious. According […]
In 1898, French Artist Toulouse-Letrec Went to the Toilet on a Beach, His Friend Took These Photographs
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1898, the Parisian art gallery owner Maurice Joyant photographed his childhood friend defecating on the beach at […]
45 Beautiful Kodachrome Photos Defined the 1940s Women’s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteWith the Second World War (WWII) and clothing rationing, wartime fashion on a budget became the norm. The […]
Rare and Beautiful Color Photos of Philippa Schuyler Photographed by Carl Van Vechten in 1949
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1931 in Harlem, New York, Philippa Schuyler was a child prodigy who played at Carnegie Hall and […]
Photos of Various Flying Monkey’s Costume Tests, Alternate Version With Bat Wings, for ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939)
This post was originally published on this siteWinged monkeys (aka flying monkeys) are fictional characters created by American author L. Frank Baum in his children’s […]
Fascinating Vintage Photos of Walt Disney in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this site Take a look back at the entertainment legend and master of animation magic during the 1940s: Discussing […]
26 Amazing Photos of Motor Vehicle Designs in the early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteA set of amazing photos from The Motor Book by R. J. Mecredy in 1904 that shows some of […]
40 Glamorous Photos of Cheryl Tiegs in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1947 in Breckenridge, Minnesota, American model and fashion designer Cheryl Tiegs began working as a model came […]
The Futurliners and the General Motors’ Parade of Progress
This post was originally published on this siteThe GM Futurliners were a group of custom vehicles, styled in the 1940s by Harley Earl for General […]
40 Vintage Photos Capture People in Their Bedrooms in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteWhat did bedrooms have in the 1950s? Just check out these vintage photos to see. See more »
Marcela and Elisa: Incredible Story of the First Same-Sex Marriage Took Place in Spain, 1901
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough gay marriage was only legalized in Spain in 2005, two women, Marcela Gracia Ibeas and Elisa Sánchez […]
The complicated history of Japanese tattoos, 1860-1890
This post was originally published on this siteTattoos have an extensive history in Japan, and to truly understand the stigma behind them it is essential […]
25 Beautiful Portrait Photos of Fay Wray in the Film “King Kong” in 1933
This post was originally published on this siteKing Kong is a 1933 American pre-Code monster adventure film directed and produced by Merian C. Cooper and […]
Stunning Black and White Photos of a Young Katharine Hepburn in the Grass Taken by George Hoyningen-Huene in 1934
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographer George Hoyningen-Huene captured Hepburn’s independent quality in these 1934 portraits that depict her in her element: out […]
Beautiful Illustrated Vintage Travel Posters in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this site Take a look at these 25 beautiful vintage travel posters of the ‘30s: America. Cairo. Chicago World’s […]
35 Vintage Photos Capture Street Scenes of Stockholm in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteStockholm is the capital and most populous urban area of Sweden as well as in Scandinavia. The city […]
32 Cool Photos Capture People With Their Station Wagons From Between the 1950s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteA station wagon, also called an estate car, estate or wagon, is a car body style which has […]
Rich Weissensel, a DeLorean Collector Who Created Monster Truck and Limo Based on the DMC-12
This post was originally published on this siteBack in the ’80s when the movie Back to the Future was released, it instantly sparked a huge […]
The Hyde Park Dog’s Cemetery: The Final Resting Place to 300 Victorian-Era Pets Hides Inside the City Park
This post was originally published on this siteTouching inscriptions to departed pets still mark the burial spots for hundreds of beloved animal companions buried between […]
Swinging London’s Icon: 40 Stunning Photos of Jean Shrimpton in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1942 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, English model and actress Jean Shrimpton began modeling, appearing on the covers […]
40 Rare Vintage Photos Capture Portraits of Victorian Twins
This post was originally published on this siteFrom appearance to style, from gestures to emotions, it’s easy to see that these Victorian people have too […]
The Best Reason to Brush Your Teeth: Whiskey Flavored Toothpaste, ca. 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteInvented by Don Poynter, these novelty toothpastes really did contain a small amount of their corresponding flavors (Scotch, […]
For Mother’s Day, See How Moms Around the World Have Cared for Their Children for the Last 100 Years
This post was originally published on this siteThe origins of Mother’s Day are attributed to different people. Many believe that two women, Julia Ward Howe […]