30 Amazing Cover Photos of the Scena Illustrata in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteScena illustrata was a cultural magazine. Founded in Florence in 1884 by Pilade Pollazzi (1852-1940). It was published […]
Month: September 2023
Motorized Roller Skates From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe self-propelled skates that were produced by the Motorized Roller Skate Company of Detroit, beginning in 1956. The […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Evelyn Ankers in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1918 in Valparaíso, Chile, British-American actress Evelyn Ankers was known as “the Queen of the Bs”. She […]
Britain’s Oldest Door From the 1050s, Which Can Be Found in Westminster Abbey
This post was originally published on this site This 900-year-old door has been identified as the oldest in the UK. Archaeologists discovered the oak door […]
Swimming Students Learn Strokes From Machine Teacher, 1931
This post was originally published on this siteOn a casual glance at the contraption shown here in the photo, you would think it one of […]
45 Amazing Photos Show What New York Looked Like in the 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteNew York City was a bustling metropolis by the early 20th century, the city was a booming business […]
Historical Photos of Igor Sikorsky With His VS-300, the First Successful Helicopter
This post was originally published on this siteThe VS-300 helicopter, created and flown by Russian-American Igor Sikorsky, was first demonstrated on May 24, 1940 in […]
Amazing Vintage Photos of Guests in Their Costumes for the 1897 Devonshire House Ball
This post was originally published on this siteThe Devonshire House Ballet in 1897 was a fancy dress ball, aka a costume party. The Duke and […]
Moscow in the Early 1970s Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteLife in Moscow during the 1970s was marked by a period of stability and relative prosperity, following the […]
Cigarette Case Keeps Account of Smokes Given to Friends, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1940, a novel cigarette case keeps tabs on the cigarettes your friends “borrow.” When you want a […]
Amazing Photos of the Plymouth Superbird
This post was originally published on this siteThe Plymouth Superbird is a highly modified, short-lived version of the Plymouth Road Runner with applied graphic images […]
50 Fascinating Color Photographs of a Young and Beautiful Brigitte Bardot From the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBrigitte Bardot (famously known as B.B.) was born born on September 28, 1934 in Paris to a bourgeois […]
Armrest for Car, 1950
This post was originally published on this siteEasy-chair comfort for the car driver was provided by an adjustable armrest which hooked over the back of […]
25 Beautiful Photos of American Model Joan Romano in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1932 in White Plains, New York, American fashion model Joan Romano did her first job for Vogue […]
Romantic Photos Clark Gable and Constance Bennett of During the Filming of ‘After Office Hours’ (1935)
This post was originally published on this siteAfter Office Hours is a 1935 crime drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Clark Gable […]
Night-Driving Glasses Use Wire-Mesh Lenses, 1940
This post was originally published on this site“Blinders” of wire mesh in new spectacles designed for night driving are said to shield the eyes from […]
Capturing 1990s Fashion: Photos Showing Young Ladies’ Style
This post was originally published on this siteFashion in the 1990s marked a notable departure from the extravagant and flashy trends that dominated the 1980s, […]
25 Vintage Photographs of a Young Meat Loaf in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteMeat Loaf flew onto the music scene like a bat out of hell during the 1970s. Equal parts […]
40 Lovely Studio Portrait Photos of Families During Edwardian Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe first commercial use of photography was in the production of portraits. Photography replaced painting almost completely from […]
Promotional Photos of Olivia Newton-John Posing With Rocking Horse for “A Special Olivia Newton-John” (1976)
This post was originally published on this siteOlivia Newton-John’s first TV special titled “A Very Special Olivia Newton-John” was broadcast on ABC-TV on November 17, […]
Amazing Posters Designed by Hugo d’Alési in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRomanian-born Hugo d’Alési (1849-1906) was one of the earliest artists to design posters for the French railway companies. […]
Dialing Back in Time: The 1951 Bell’s Guide on How to Use a Rotary Dial Telephone
This post was originally published on this siteBack in 1951, the Bell Telephone System released a handy booklet called “The Telephone and How We Use […]
Stunning Pictures of Miss America Beauty Pageants from the Early Days
This post was originally published on this siteThe Miss America beauty pageant, a cherished American tradition, has been a symbol of grace, talent, and beauty […]
30 Funny Photos From TV Sitcom “The Monkees” Which Ran From 1966-1968
This post was originally published on this siteThe Monkees is an American television sitcom that first aired on NBC for two seasons, from September 12, […]
35 Beautiful Photos of Arline Judge in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1912 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, American actress and singer Arline Judge made her theatrical debut in Broadway musicals […]