Steering Wheel for Bicycles, 1931
This post was originally published on this sitePolo games in which the players were mounted on bikes instead of ponies was the latest sport devised […]
Month: May 2023
40 Fabulous Photos of Rita Hayworth During the Filming of ‘Gilda’ (1946)
This post was originally published on this siteGilda is a 1946 American film noir directed by Charles Vidor and starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford. […]
Animal Lending Library, 1953
This post was originally published on this siteKids in the 1950s got all the breaks. In 1953, they’ve even got a lending library in Sacramento, […]
Farmer’s Car Pulls Plow Over an Acre in Three Hours, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteInstead of hitching up a horse or tractor, one farmer harnessed his automobile to the plow in 1939. […]
Skinner Air Crib: The Story of Psychologist B. F. Skinner Raised His Own Daughter in a “Skinner Box” in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteB.F. Skinner was a renowned behavioral psychologist who began his career in the 1930s and is best known […]
Glamorous Photos of Tania Mallet in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1941 in Blackpool, English actress and model Tania Mallet appeared twice on the cover of Vogue in […]
40 Vintage Photos Capture People Posing With Plymouth Automobiles
This post was originally published on this sitePlymouth was a brand of automobiles produced by Chrysler Corporation and its successor DaimlerChrysler. The brand was launched […]
30 Vintage Photos of a Young Janet Jackson in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteJanet Jackson was known before the 1980s, but it was this era that she really made a name […]
Fotomat Drive-Through Kiosks: Remember Those Little Photo Processing Booths in the Parking Lot?
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the digital camera and social media, drive-thru Fotomat booths provided the best way to print memories on […]
Life Belt With Laced Hoops Rescues Ice Crash Victims, 1931
This post was originally published on this siteA long plank shoved across the hole in the ice has always been the favorite method of rescuing […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Gale Robbins in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 in Chicago, Illinois, American actress and singer Gale Robbins signed a contract with 20th Century Fox […]
Nostalgic Snapshots of People Enjoying Picnics During the Early and Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAs the world advances and technology changes the way we spend our leisure time, it’s easy to forget […]
36 Vintage Photos of Forstmann Advertisements in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJulius Forstmann founded the Forstmann & Huffmann Company in Passaic, New Jersey in the early 1900s. By 1931, […]
On May 15, 1930: The First Airline Stewardess Goes on Duty
This post was originally published on this siteThings changed for airlines in the 1930s with a woman named Ellen Church. On May 15, 1930, Church […]
Portraits of Jane Avril, the Muse of Toulouse-Lautrec From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteJane Avril was a French can-can dancer made famous by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec through his paintings. Extremely thin, […]
30 Wonderful Photos of Spain in the 1950s and Early ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1940s and 1950s were a dark period in Spanish history, where the country was still recovering from […]
Knapsack Bike, 1950
This post was originally published on this siteKnapsack Bike folds up easily and can be tucked away in a zipper bag. Invented by Johan Kaiser, […]
Elegant Photos That Show Wedding Dresses of Edwardian Brides
This post was originally published on this siteThe most important parts of Edwardian wedding were the bride’s gown and trousseau. The traditional attire for a […]
Balancing His Kid on One Hand, One of Dad’s Favorite Tricks
This post was originally published on this siteThere are number of dads balancing babies on the palms of their hands. Sure, most dads play it […]
East Germany’s Celebration of Berlin’s 750th Anniversary: A Parade of Portable Computers, Bikinis, and Other Oddities, 1987
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1987, Berlin celebrated its 750th anniversary, and the city was abuzz with excitement. The Communist East German […]
Marina Abramović & Ulay – The Lovers: The Great Wall Walk
This post was originally published on this siteArtists Marina Abramović and Ulay are known in many parts of the world as the lovers whose relationship […]
Yves Montand: One of France’s Greatest 20th-Century Artists
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 as Ivo Livi in Tuscany, Italy, Italian-born French actor and singer Yves Montand achieved international recognition […]
SS Autoliner, 1950
This post was originally published on this siteSS Autoliner may some day cross oceans, according to Karle Moench of Berlin, Germany in 1950. This was […]
Beautiful Portrait Photos of Marilyn Monroe (then Norma Jeane Dougherty) by H. Maier Studios, circa 1943-44
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1926 as Norma Jeane Mortenson and raised in Los Angeles, Marilyn Monroe spent most of her childhood […]
36 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photos From the Making of “Goodfellas” (1990)
This post was originally published on this siteGoodfellas is a 1990 American biographical crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Nicholas Pileggi and Scorsese, and […]