Stunning Portraits of ’30s Classic Beauties Taken by Ray Jones
This post was originally published on this siteRay Jones was born on January 1, 1901 in Wisconsin. He worked as a studio still photographer at […]
Month: October 2023
In 1935, Fred Luther Tried to Go 200 MPH on a Motorcycle at Bonneville Salt Flats
This post was originally published on this siteThat is the outright land speed record, not just the motorcycle land speed record! Now what made Fred […]
Theft and Larceny: The Edwardian Women Forced to Pose in Police Mugshots, 1900s
This post was originally published on this sitePoverty often drives individuals to commit desperate acts out of necessity, like obtaining food, clothing, and sustenance. In […]
Anti-Glare Goggles From 1932
This post was originally published on this siteModern Mechanics, 1932, featured these amazing glare-proof goggles. If only these were on the market today: HEADLIGHT glare […]
Glamorous Photos of German Model Gitta Schilling in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBrigitta “Gitta” Schilling was born in Berlin in 1936 into a world of war and poverty. Her family […]
30 Fascinating Vintage Photographs of Sonja Henie From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe first figure skater to become an international celebrity was Norwegian-born American ice skater Sonja Henie. She made […]
30 Found Photos That Show Style of ’70s Teenagers
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1970s were a decade of fashion extremes and this is what cemented it as one of the […]
The Cabaret of Hell: Paris’s Sensational and Sinister Spectacle of the Belle Époque
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1920s, there existed a Parisian cabaret with a hellish theme known as Cabaret de L’Enfer. Established […]
Rare Photos of Moscow From the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe late 19th century marked a significant period of transformation for Moscow, as the city underwent rapid modernization […]
Car Junk Yards From Days Gone By
This post was originally published on this siteCar junk yards, also known as auto salvage yards or scrap yards, have a rich history that spans […]
The Most Beautiful Italian Woman of Tunis: 30 Glamorous Portraits of Claudia Cardinale From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThough the international film market was glutted with sultry European actresses during the 1960s, few could boast the […]
Lovely Birthday Cards in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteA birthday card is a greeting card given or sent to a person to celebrate their birthday. Similar […]
Umbrella Follows Modern Trend With “Safety” Window, 1935
This post was originally published on this siteThe old umbrella, for ages untouched by the forward moving wheels of progress, has responded to the spirit […]
Portrait Photos of Ava Gardner From ‘Pandora and the Flying Dutchman’ (1951)
This post was originally published on this sitePandora and the Flying Dutchman is a 1951 British Technicolor romantic fantasy drama film written and directed by […]
Stunning Photos of Jamie Lee Curtis Rocking 1980s Fitness Wear
This post was originally published on this siteJamie Lee Curtis was not only celebrated for her acting talent but also for her influence in the […]
20 Vintage Photos of a Young and Sexy David Lee Roth of Van Halen
This post was originally published on this siteMusician David Lee Roth was born on October 10, 1954, in Bloomington, Indiana. Now famous for his distinctive […]
Amazing Photoshoots of Madonna for Rolling Stone Magazine in 1991
This post was originally published on this siteOn June 13 1991, Madonna was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. The feature included a […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Lois Wilson in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1894 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, American actress Lois Wilson moved to California after winning a beauty contest put […]
Infamous 16ft. Water Tower Ollie by Jeremy Wray, 1997
This post was originally published on this siteWhat drew you to skate off such huge roof tops? “I was able to ignore the drop and […]
50 Amazing Vintage Portraits of Empire Gas & Electric, Co. (New York) Employees in the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Empire Gas and Electric Company was formed in 1911, merged into itself the Central New York Gas […]
Faces of the Civil War: Remarkable Portrait Photos From the American Civil War
This post was originally published on this siteIn the midst of the American Civil War, a turbulent period that left an indelible mark on the […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs of the 13 Flying Black Cats From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 13 Flying Black Cats was a professional aerial exhibition team that started around 1925, advertising they would […]
Workers Standing Next to the Chain Used for the Titanic’s Anchor, ca. 1910
This post was originally published on this siteTitanic’s centre anchor was at the time and for some time to follow, the world’s largest anchor ever […]
35 Fabulous Photos of American Model Stella Tenbrook in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1930 in New York, American model Stella Tenbrook started her career very early, when in 1949, at […]
Adorable Portraits of 6-Year-Old John Lennon
This post was originally published on this siteIn December 1946, John Lennon spent his first Christmas with aunt Mimi and uncle George. They all took […]