Railroad Sleep Hanger, 1949
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1949, for railroad travelers, Dr. Igo Seeger of Vienna had came up with a sleep hanger that […]
Month: September 2023
Tuesday Weld: Elegance and Charm in Stunning Photos from the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteTuesday Weld is an American actress, who often portrayed impulsive and reckless women acting out sexually. She was […]
Beautiful Fashion Designs by Jean Patou in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Paris in 1887 into a family of tanners based in Picardy, Jean Patou first joined the […]
Project 941 Akula: Typhoon Submarines in Rare Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Typhoon-class ballistic missile submarines stand as emblematic symbols of Cold War military might, leaving an indelible mark […]
Gnathograph: The Uncomfortable-Looking Device Was Used to Measure the Fit of Artificial Teeth From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteDesigned to help measure a patient’s teeth and the direction of bite, the gnathograph was developed by Dr. […]
Onion Slicer Spares Housewife’s Tears, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteEquipped with an airtight cover and a close-fitting plunger, the kitchen device shown here enables a housewife to […]
Flying Elephant: Chetak Helicopters Used by Indian Air Force for Ceremonial Flyovers in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteThe exact date is difficult to pinpoint. Some claim that the legend of India’s ‘dancing elephant helicopters’ started […]
Hong Kong in the Late 1950s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s in Hong Kong began against the chaotic backdrop of the resumption of British sovereignty after the […]
35 Amazing Concert Posters in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteA concert is a live music performance in front of an audience. The performance may be by a […]
20 Great Behind the Scenes Photographs from the Making of ”The Shawshank Redemption” (1994)
This post was originally published on this siteIn the world of cinema, few movies have achieved the level of acclaim and adoration that The Shawshank […]
Salvatore Ferragamo, From Humble Beginnings to the Shoemaker to the Stars
This post was originally published on this siteSalvatore Ferragamo (June 5, 1898 – August 7, 1960) was an Italian shoe designer and the founder of […]
Portable Sound-Detector Units Made for Airplane Spotters, 1942
This post was originally published on this siteA self-contained sound detector, easily carried and operated by one person, makes it possible for individual aircraft spotters […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Sondra Locke in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1944 in Shelbyville, Tennessee, American actress and director Sondra Locke performed in the theater company Circle Players […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the most stunning Harley Earl design exercises of all time, the 1953 Buick Skylark is one […]
20 Amazing Photographs of a Young Bruce Springsteen on Stage From the 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteBruce Springsteen has been something of a heroic figure since his arrival on the national music scene in […]
Early Pay Per View TV, 1947
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s comforting to know that the media industry’s fascination with screwing their customers by telling them how they […]
Swimming Lessons in Killaloe, Co. Clare, Ireland, 1971
This post was originally published on this siteIn Killaloe, County Clare an alternative method of swimming instruction has had a high success rate. Killaloe County […]
30 Lovely Photos of Children at Their Birthday Parties in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Great Depression, it was rare for most children to have any recognition of their birthday beyond […]
Stunning Fashion Photography by Francesco Scavullo in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 in Staten Island, New York City, American fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo began working for a studio […]
Vintage Photos of the Original Mickey Mouse Club Mousketeers in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe “Mouseketeers” were an assortment of variously gifted, mostly non-professional California kids selected by Walt Disney as the […]
Sidney Poitier, Tony Curtis, Sammy Davis Jr and Jack Lemmon on the Lot of Goldwyn Studios, 1958
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1958, an enchanting photograph was captured by photographer Phil Stern at Goldwyn Studios, showcasing four iconic figures […]
Candid Photographs of Joan Jett in Her Room, 1978
This post was originally published on this siteJoan Jett loved the old Tropicana Motel on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood. She had left her […]
40 Handsome Portrait Photos of Lex Barker in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1919 as Alexander Crichlow Barker Jr. in Rye, New York, American actor Lex Barker landed a small […]
22 Interesting Vintage Photos of Welcome Signs
This post was originally published on this siteA welcome sign (or gateway sign) is a road sign at the border of a jurisdiction or region […]
Intriguing Photographs of Humphrey Bogart at Garden of Allah, ca. 1937
This post was originally published on this siteTaken after his star-making role in The Petrified Forest but before actually becoming a star several years later, […]