Book-O-Mat, the 1947 Pocket Book Vending Machine
This post was originally published on this siteIn June 1947, Popular Science featured an early book vending machine called the Book-O-Mat, which featured a selection […]
Month: May 2024
40 Amazing Photos Show Lifestyle of Young People in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe lifestyle of young people in the 1980s was lively and marked by distinct fashion, music, and technological […]
20 Vintage Portraits of a Young and Handsome Clint Eastwood From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteEastwood was born Clinton Eastwood Jr. on May 31, 1930, to Clinton Sr. and Ruth Eastwood, in San […]
35 Vintage Photos of Diane Varsi in the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1938 in San Mateo, California, American actress Diane Varsi made her screen debut at age 18 as […]
Lucille Ball After Shooting the Famous Grape Stomping Scene in 1956’s “Lucy’s Italian Movie” Episode of I Love Lucy
This post was originally published on this site Airing on the night of April 16, 1956, “Lucy’s Italian Movie” was part of a string of […]
Brooke Shields and Debbie Harry in New York City, 1978
This post was originally published on this siteThese photographs were actually taken by noted photographer Lynn Goldsmith at Studio 54 in 1978. This was the […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1914 Cadillac Model 30 Five-Passenger Touring
This post was originally published on this siteThe Detroit automaker experienced a significant leap forward with the Cadillac Model 30, particularly with the introduction of […]
25 Amazing Behind the Scenes Photographs From the Making of “The Way of the Dragon” (1972)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Way of the Dragon (originally released in the United States as Return of the Dragon) is a […]
The Story Behind “Dalí Atomicus,” One of the Most Influential Photographs Ever Taken
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1941, American photographer Philippe Halsman met the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí in New York City and they […]
Amazing Fashion Photography by Terence Donovan in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1936 in Stepney in the East End of London, English photographer and film director Terence Donovan was […]
The “Scenic Spiral Wheel” Was an Unusual Ride at Coney Island’s Luna Park From the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Scenic Spiral Wheel, better known as The Top, was a unique roller coaster installed in Coney Island’s […]
40 Beautiful Photos of a Wedding in the Early 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteWeddings in the early 1990s were characterized by big, voluminous bridal gowns with puffed sleeves, satin and lace […]
Vintage Photographs Captured Pretty Young Girls Being Trained at RKO Studio in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe mechanics of movie stardom have changed plenty over the years, and a story that ran in LIFE […]
The Earliest ‘Selfies‘: 22 Amazing Self-Portraits Taken From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLong before front-facing smartphone cameras and selfie sticks abounded—when cameras were a new and expensive commodity—human beings already […]
40 Fascinating Photos Capture Life Along the Canals (Khlong) of Bangkok in the Early 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteA khlong, alternatively spelt as klong commonly refers to a canal in Thailand. As of 2019 there are […]
Debbie Harry Rehearsing (and Drumming) at the 37th Street Rehearsal Space in New York, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteTo become the glamorous new wave mega-stars, Blondie had to put a lot of hard work into making […]
Impressive Vintage Posters Designed by Eric de Coulon
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Neuchâtel in 1888, Swiss artist Eric de Coulon studied architecture at the ETH in Zurich before […]
20 Vintage Photos of Bon Jovi From the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteBon Jovi is a hard rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Fronted by lead singer and namesake Jon […]
Vintage Photographs Depict the Moment a Group of Statues of King Menkaure Were Unearthed in Giza
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1902 an Egyptological “summit” was held on the terrace of the Mena House hotel in Cairo. It […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Mona Maris From Between the 1920s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1903 as Mona Maria Emita Capdeville in Buenos Aires, Argentine actress Mona Maris had her screen debut […]
In May 1964, 11 Coventry Schoolboys Were Suspended for Having Haircuts Like the Rolling Stones
This post was originally published on this siteThe Rolling Stones’ more unkempt look made headlines in May 1964, when the headmaster of a British school […]
Photos of Carole Lombard During the Filming of ‘Sinners in the Sun’ (1932)
This post was originally published on this siteSinners in the Sun is a 1932 American pre-Code romantic drama film directed by Alexander Hall, and starring […]
22 Candid Photographs of Andy Warhol Hanging Out With Bianca Jagger
This post was originally published on this siteAndy Warhol’s allure and mystery drew attention from just about everyone from the 1960s to the 1980s—both peers […]
20 Vintage Photos of Siouxsie Sioux of Siouxsie and the Banshees in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this site Susan Janet Ballion (born May 27, 1957), known professionally as Siouxsie Sioux, is an English singer, songwriter, […]
40 Elegant Photos That Defined ’50s Dress Styles
This post was originally published on this siteThere are two main silhouettes in 1950s fashion – the wasp waist with full skirt and the slim […]