25 Vintage Photos of Civil War Envelopes
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Civil War, printed envelopes became popular early in the war, particularly in the Union. Hundreds of […]
Month: July 2023
Amazing Vintage Photographs of Madison Square Garden Under Construction From the Mid-1960s
This post was originally published on this siteMadison Square Garden has been an entertainment institution in New York City since 1879. Since that time, four […]
Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg Photographed by Bert Stern for Vogue US, 1970
This post was originally published on this siteShot by the photographer Bert Stern, Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg were both lovers and partners in crime […]
45 Amazing Photos Capture Street Scenes in Edinburgh in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteEdinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. The city was historically […]
Impressive Fashion Designs in the 1960s by Gustave Tassell
This post was originally published on this siteGustave Tassell (1926–2014) was an American fashion designer and Coty Award winner who became a fashion star in […]
Remembering Fashion Icon Jane Birkin With Her Sixties Style
This post was originally published on this siteJane Birkin, the English singer, actor, and Francophile canonized for her spitfire Sixties style, died on Sunday 16 […]
20 Fascinating Vintage Portraits of Ginger Rogers From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s nothing better than a great musical film with spectacular dancers and a good storyline to take your […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of a Very Young and Hot Barbara Stanwyck From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteBarbara Stanwyck was born Ruby Stevens on July 16, 1907 in Brooklyn, New York. You probably know she […]
Vintage Portrait Photos of Helen Menken in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1901 in New York City, American actress Helen Menken made her Broadway theatre debut as a teenage […]
Coat and Vest in One Piece, 1931
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s a good way to beat the dry cleaners who charge more for a three piece suit than […]
Amazing Photos of the 1960 DiDia 150
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1960 DiDia 150 was a luxury, custom-designed iconic, handmade car also known as the “Dream Car” forever […]
Mobile Swimming Pools Were a Popular Way to Cool Off in Larger Cities in America in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThese were the “swimmobiles,” pools attached to a truck which could be parked on a street all day […]
A Technique Known as “Aerial Smokescreen” Was Employed to Safeguard Ships During Warfare
This post was originally published on this siteThis amazing vintage footage from 1923 shows how early 20th century technology could make a battleship blind to […]
London Underground in the 1980s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe London Underground (also known simply as the Underground or by its nickname the Tube) is a rapid […]
Soldiers in Camouflage Suits Blend with Trees or Snow, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1941, camouflage uniforms developed by United States army engineers blend snipers into trees, shrubbery or snow, making […]
Beautiful Photos of 1950s Ranch Homes
This post was originally published on this siteA ranch house is typically a single-story home that features an open floor plan. These homes tend to […]
In Goldfield, Nevada There Is a Grave for an Unknown Man Who Died Eating Library Paste in 1908
This post was originally published on this siteAs the story goes, a vagrant wandering the streets of Goldfield, Nevada in 1908 was rummaging through the […]
Built-Up Shoes Make Short Men Taller, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteShort men no longer need be at a disadvantage in watching parades, or in reaching for something on […]
Masks by Man Ray
This post was originally published on this siteMan Ray was born Emmanuel Radnitzky, the eldest child of Russian Jewish immigrants in Pennsylvania. Due to frequent […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Nancy Kovack in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1935 in Flint, Michigan, American actress Nancy Kovack became one of the Glee Girls for Jackie Gleason […]
Vintage Photos of Norma Shearer During the Filming of ‘A Free Soul’ (1931)
This post was originally published on this siteA Free Soul is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film that tells the story of an alcoholic San […]
Remembering Disco Demolition Night, the Worst Promotion in MLB History
This post was originally published on this siteShock jock pioneer, Steve Dahl declared that July 12, 1979 would be the end of disco when he […]
Leonard Nimoy Getting His Spock Haircut and Eyebrows for the Television Show ‘Star Trek’, ca. 1965
This post was originally published on this siteThese are fun behind the scenes photos of Leonard Nimoy getting his classic Spock haircut and eyebrows for […]
Two Tiny Wheels Keep New Bicycle Upright, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1934, a four-wheeled bicycle which made its appearance in Germany could be mounted easily, even by a […]
30 Amazing Vintage Posters Designed by Donald Brun
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1909 in Basel, Swiss artist Donald Brun completed an apprenticeship in advertising art under the tutelage of […]