Photos Show Styles of Bridesmaids in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteIf there is one word to sum up the decade that was the 1980s, it is ‘Big’. Big […]
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Amazing Mug Shots of People Posing With Their Hands on Chest in New Zealand From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMug shots are photographic portraits of arrested suspects and convicted criminals. Since the mid-19th century, they have been […]
Saw Pit Store, Colorado, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteThis photo was taken by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) in September 1940, and titled […]
Handsome Portrait Photos of George Raft in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1901 in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, American film actor and dancer identified with portrayals of gangsters […]
Lovely Color Photos of Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda in 1960
This post was originally published on this siteJane Fonda didn’t have an easy relationship with her late dad, famed actor Henry Fonda. The actress, now […]
Photos of Donyale Luna Photographed by Jack Garofalo in 1968
This post was originally published on this siteDonyale Luna became the first black woman to appear on the cover of a major fashion magazine. A […]
“I Dreamed…” Maidenform Bra Ad Campaign From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this site As Harry Trenner told the story, he and his wife Florence were just sitting around the kitchen […]
Brigitte Bardot, Elina Labourdette, Tilda Thamar and Estella Blain Testing New Models of Nylon Stockings in Paris, 1954
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s era represented a return to fashion for women. After World War II ended, and the men […]
30 Vintage Photos Capture Victorian and Edwardian People in Bathing Suits
This post was originally published on this siteIt wasn’t until the 18th century when manners changed and modesty suddenly took hold that we get the […]
Stunning Portraits of Young Navajo Boy, ca. 1907
This post was originally published on this siteThese photographs were taken in 1905 or 1907 by photographer Carl Everton Moon (1879–1948). According to the Huntington […]
40 Vintage Photos Capture Animals at Franklin Park Zoo in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Franklin Park Zoo is a 72 acres (290,000 m2) zoo located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is currently […]
Margie Stewart, the Official U.S Army Poster Girl During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteFor American troops in World War II, Margie Stewart was the girl they’d left behind. For the Army, […]
Cross-Country Skiers in the San Juan Mountains, Colorado, ca. 1910
This post was originally published on this siteThis mixed group of men and women were photographed around 1910 in Animas Forks or Eureka demonstrating their […]
Fascinating Black and White Photos of Life in Britain in 1939
This post was originally published on this siteAfter the German invasion of Poland, The King declared war in September 1939. In preparation for war, Britain […]
30 Portrait Photos of Peggy Dow During Her Short Career
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1928 in Columbia, Mississippi, American philanthropist and retired actress Peggy Dow was spotted by a talent agent […]
Kindertransport: Saving children from the Holocaust, 1938-1939
This post was originally published on this siteImagine getting on a train and leaving your parents and your family behind. Imagine arriving in a new […]
45 Amazing Cover Photos of Harper’s Magazine in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteHarper’s Magazine is a monthly magazine of literature, politics, culture, finance, and the arts. Launched in New York […]
Long Before Pantone, an Artist Cataloged Thousands of Color Swatches in a Book From the 17th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBefore we had Pantone Color Guide, there was no universally recognized system to identify colors. But there were […]
50 Historical Photographs of the Anglo-Egyptian Army in Sudan During the Battle of Omdurman
This post was originally published on this siteThe Battle of Omdurman took place in present-day Sudan during the Mahdist War (1881–1899). These photographs documented the […]
Photos of the Grainger Market, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 1980s-90s
This post was originally published on this siteNewcastle’s historic indoor market, Grainger Market, opened to the public on 24 October 1835 following a huge celebratory […]
Mug Shot of Steve McQueen in Anchorage, Alaska, 1972
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1972, Steve McQueen was arrested for drunk driving in Anchorage, Alaska. According to witnesses, the movie star […]
40 Lovely Photos Defined Fashion Styles of Victorian Little Boys
This post was originally published on this siteChildren’s fashion during the Victorian age was very unique to its time. People wore fancy, heavily-layered clothing, much […]
15 Vintage Photographs of Bugle Megaphones From the Mid-20 Century
This post was originally published on this siteBugle megaphones were used on military garrisons to help amplify the sound of the bugle. Used in a […]
“Blow in Her Face and She’ll Follow You Anywhere” – Tipalet Ad, 1969
This post was originally published on this siteThis advertisement in particular was for cigarettes which was first issued in 1969 by Tipalet Cigarette Company. It […]
Stunning Black and White Photos of Life in London in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteCasparus Bernardus Oorthuys (1 November 1908 – 22 July 1975), known as Cas Oorthuys, was a Dutch photographer […]