The Story of Buster, the Rooster Who Can Skate in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIf you’re strolling along the sidewalk and a big red rooster whizzes past on roller skates, don’t rush […]
Month: April 2021
30 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of a Young Lea Thompson in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota, American actress Lea Thompson moved to New York at age 20, she performed […]
20 Fascinating Black and White Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Elizabeth was born in April 1926, she wasn’t destined for the throne. Her father Albert, known as […]
Stunning Photos of Madonna Photographed by Steven Meisel for Versace in 1995
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1954 in New York City, American fashion photographer Steven Meisel studied at the High School of Art […]
The Montparnasse train wreck in rare photos, 1895
This post was originally published on this siteThis extraordinary accident occurred on October 22, 1895 at Montparnasse, then known as Gare de l’Ouest. The drive […]
The Battle of Cable Street: When East End of London halted a fascist march, 1936
This post was originally published on this siteThe Battle of Cable Street was a clash between anti-fascist protestors and the British Union of Fascists on […]
Stunning Portraits of Edie Sedgwick Photographed by Nat Finkelstein, 1966
This post was originally published on this siteNat Finkelstein was the house photographer for the Factory from 1964 to 1967, he created spontaneous portraits not […]
Stunning Vintage Photos of Glenn Close in the ‘80s
This post was originally published on this siteGlenn Close is an American actress and producer. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including three Primetime […]
Inside the Frankfurt Main Train Station in the 1950s Through Amazing Black and White Photos
This post was originally published on this siteFrankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof, often abbreviated as Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and sometimes translated as Frankfurt central station, is the […]
1882 Royal Worcester Aesthetic Teapot, Inspired by Gilbert and Sullivan’s 1881 Opera “Patience”
This post was originally published on this siteEverything is not as it seems with this quirky two-faced teapot by Royal Worcester. Created in 1882, one […]
Wonderful Kodachrome Photos Capture a Young Lady at Home During the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s was a decade that brought massive changes into the homes of Americans. The post-World War II […]
April 19, 1928: Charlie Birger Was the Last Man to Be Executed by Public Hanging in Illinois
This post was originally published on this siteOn April 19, 1928, Charles “Charlie” Birger was hanged in Benton. He was a notorious bootlegger and gang […]
Bob Dylan’s ‘Screen Test’ at Andy Warhol’s Factory, 1965
This post was originally published on this siteBetween 1964 and 1966 Warhol and his assistant, Gerard Malanga, used a 16mm Bolex camera to make 472 […]
30 Vintage Photographs of Jayne Mansfield With Her Beloved Dogs in the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteJayne Mansfield was known for many things. Among her many eccentricities was an avid love of animals, so […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Leigh Taylor-Young in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1945 in Washington, D.C., American actress Leigh Taylor-Young got her first big break in 1966, when she […]
Italian Defense Shoes With Spurs for Protection, 1955
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1955 in Italy, defense shoes, complete with spurs on toes and heels to kick away sex pests, […]
The ’70s Unique Fashion Designs Published by the L’Officiel in 1974
This post was originally published on this siteFirst published in 1921, the same year as Vogue, French fashion magazine L’Officiel targets upper-income, educated women aged […]
Strange Ads Featuring Images of Giant Babies Taking Over and Their Mini Mothers for Johnson’s Baby Products, ca. 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThese slightly terrifying ads featuring giant babies and tiny mothers are for Johnson’s Baby Oil & Baby Powder. […]
The Fake Spirit Photographs of Magician William S. Marriott With “Ghosts”
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 1900s, William S. Marriott, also known by the stage name Dr Wilmar, was a British […]
30 Fascinating Photos Capture Street Scenes of Bari in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteBari is the capital city of the Metropolitan City of Bari and of the Apulia region, on the […]
Marina Abramović and Ulay Performing ‘Breathing In, Breathing Out’ (1977–1978)
This post was originally published on this siteBreathing In, Breathing Out is a performance piece by Marina Abramović and Ulay. It was performed twice, in […]
25 Amazing Photos of U.S. Post Office Buildings From the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteThe architecture of the United States demonstrates a broad variety of architectural styles and built forms over the […]
40 Stunning Real Photo Postcards Captured Street Scenes at Night in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteProduction of postcards blossomed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As an easy and quick way […]
Wonderful Vintage Kodachrome Photos of London in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThese beautiful vintage Kodachrome pictures of Britain’s capital city were taken by an unknown American tourist. “I’ve found […]
The Silent Era Madcap: 40 Beautiful Photos of Mabel Normand in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1892 in New Brighton, Staten Island, New York, American silent-film actress, screenwriter, director, and producer Mabel Normand […]