Beautiful Fashion Designs by Jean Dessès in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1904 in Alexandria, Egypt, fashion designer Jean Dessès began working for Maison Jane, a Parisian couture house […]
Month: December 2023
30 Vintage Snaps of People Celebrating on New Year’s Day 1966
This post was originally published on this siteThe first of January represents the fresh start of a new year after a period of remembrance of […]
General Electric Wall-Mounted Refrigerator and Freezer, a 1955 Innovation
This post was originally published on this siteHangs on your wall like a picture! It’s so easy to install! There’s little or no remodeling necessary. […]
Betty Davis Photographed by Fin Costello in New York in February 1976
This post was originally published on this siteFin Costello was born in Glenamaddy in Galway, Ireland and grew-up in Cork by St Lukes. He emigrated […]
Railway Curiosities: How Quarry Workers in North Wales Returned Home From Work in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1935, quarry workers in Port Madoc, North Wales used a unique device to ride the rails when […]
Amazing Vintage Posters Designed by György Konecsni
This post was originally published on this siteKonecsni György (1908–1970) was one of the leading poster artists in Hungary from the 1930s and onward. His […]
The Jimi Hendrix Experience Photographed by Linda McCartney for the Album Cover of ‘Electric Ladyland’ (1968)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Jimi Hendrix Experience’s Electric Ladyland was re-released on November 9, 2018 to mark its 50th anniversary, featuring […]
Schlupfkapp: The Traditional Headdress of Alsace, France
This post was originally published on this siteThe schlupfkapp, or “the bow cap,” traditional headdress of Alsace, France. While originally a smaller bow worn in […]
Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Sally Phipps in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 as Nellie Bernice Bogdon in Oakland, California, American actress Sally Phipps was a Fox Film star […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Christmas Shop Fronts in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe days of post war rationing and austerity were still recent memories so, especially in the early years […]
22 Cool Photos of No Doubt in the 1990s
This post was originally published on this site Formed in 1986 as a ska band inspired by Madness, the lineup of No Doubt initially comprised […]
The Original Peaky Blinders: Mugshots of the Gangs of Birmingham From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Peaky Blinders, street-based Birmingham gang from the 19th century who slashed victims across the face with razor […]
Shades on Feathers: This Old Book of Color Shades Depicted With Feathers
This post was originally published on this siteSample book with dyeing instructions and an 18-section foldout containing 143 dyed feathers. Directions for Dyeing. Dye at […]
35 Amazing Photos Defined Children’s Fashion in the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteChildren’s fashion during the Victorian age was very unique to its time. People wore fancy, heavily-layered clothing, much […]
1952 Frazer Nash Targa Florio: One of the Finest British Sports Cars of the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe early 1950s was an extraordinary period of many small manufacturers producing wonderfully unique sports cars for the […]
Christmas Dinner on the Apollo VIII as It Headed to the Moon, 1968
This post was originally published on this siteOn Christmas Eve, 1968, during the Apollo 8 mission, the astronauts opened their meal packages to discover thermo-stabilized […]
35 Lovely Photos of Virginia Weidler in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1927 in Los Angeles, California, American child actress Virginia Weidler was popular in Hollywood films during the […]
The Story Behind the Infamous Mugshot of a Young Frank Sinatra in 1938
This post was originally published on this siteFrank Sinatra was arrested by the Bergen County, New Jersey sheriff in 1938 and charged with carrying on […]
Amazing Fashion Designs by Jane Derby in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1895 as Jeannette Barr, Jane Derby was known as a top-of-the-line, ready-to-wear designer. She opened a retail […]
These Beautiful Photos Show What Weddings Looked Like in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteTransporting us through time on the wings of nostalgia, a collection of stunning photographs offers a captivating glimpse […]
The 1964 Ford Aurora Was an Incredible Futuristic Station Wagon Concept
This post was originally published on this siteFord Motor Company introduced the Aurora concept car at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. Ford stylists designed […]
30 Rare Color Photographs of the Kingdom of Egypt in 1937
This post was originally published on this siteThe Kingdom of Egypt was the legal form of the Egyptian state during the latter period of the […]
Italy in the 1970s Through Wonderful Photos
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough the 1970s in Italy was marked by violence, it was also a time of great social and […]
Vintage Found Photos That Show People Dressing Up For Christmas in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s so much to love about the holiday season: From sharing gifts and Christmas greeting cards with loved […]
One December 10, 2015: Janis Joplin’s Psychedelic Porsche Sold at Auction for $1.76m
This post was originally published on this siteOn December 10, 2015, Janis Joplin’s psychedelic 1965 Porsche sold for $1.76 million at RM Sotheby’s car auction […]