30 Harper’s Bazaar Covers Illustrated by Erté in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteRomain de Tirtoff (1892–1990), known by the pseudonym Erté, was a Russian-born French artist and designer. He was […]
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How Marilyn Monroe Used Her Status as a Hollywood Star to Boost Ella Fitzgerald’s Career
This post was originally published on this siteWhen once asked about her favorite singers, Marilyn Monroe answered, “Well, my very favorite person, and I love […]
Vintage Portrait Photos of American Actor Lee Bowman in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1914 in Cincinnati, American actor Lee Bowman made his film debut in I Met Him in Paris […]
Before There Was Photoshop, There Was Philippe: 20 Amazing Portraits of Salvador Dalí Taken by Philippe Halsman
This post was originally published on this site“When Philippe had an idea, Dalí was always willing to oblige and be the protagonist.” – Irene Halsman, […]
Display of Photographic Studio Equipment, ca. 1865
This post was originally published on this sitePortrait photographs in the 1850s and 1860s required subjects to sit motionless for exposures often lasting twenty to […]
Amazing Photos of the 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC
This post was originally published on this siteThe 330 GTC was unveiled at the 1966 Geneva Salon and was an amalgam of other Ferraris. It […]
The King of Dance: 40 Fabulous Photographs of Fred Astaire From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s only natural to be a little curious about the man behind the name. After all, he is […]
25 Amazing Photographs of Sid Vicious on the Stage in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this site“If Johnny Rotten is the voice of punk, then [Sid] Vicious is the attitude,” proclaimed manager of the […]
Impressive Fashion Designs by Ceil Chapman in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteCeil Chapman (1912–1979) was an American fashion designer who worked in New York City from the 1940s to […]
India’s First ‘Selfie’ Was Taken by a Tripura King Back in 1880
This post was originally published on this siteMaharaja Bir Chandra Manikya, an enthusiastic photographer was the first king of India to organize an annual photographic […]
Wonderful Photos of People Camping and Kayaking in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteCamping and kayaking in the 1960s were characterized by a sense of adventure and self-reliance. Campers often used […]
Behind the Scenes Photographs Taken by Bunny Yeager During the Filming of “Dr. No” in Jamaica
This post was originally published on this siteRarely seen photographs taken during the filming of Dr No in Jamaica. They were most likely taken by […]
Yellow Bellies: Historical Photos of Knife Grinders in Thiers, France From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this site The city of Thiers finds its origin in the medieval age and can claim six centuries of […]
Gorgeous Photos of Isobel Elsom in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1893 in Chesterton, Cambridge, English actress Isobel Elsom debuted on stage in London as a member of […]
Hand-Colored Ambrotype of an Unidentified Child Holding an Apple, ca. 1860
This post was originally published on this siteExposure time was a formidable challenge for the 19th century photographer who surely shuddered when a young sitter […]
Andy Warhol’s Polaroids of His Boyfriend Jed Johnson in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteJed Johnson (1948–1996) was an American interior designer and film director. He was initially hired to sweep floors […]
Vintage Ads of the 1960s and 1970s Depicted the Airtight and Floating Capabilities of the Volkswagen Beetle
This post was originally published on this siteIf you have you ever asked yourself “do Beetles float?”, the answer is yes: the original Volkswagen Beetle […]
LIFE Magazine’s Best Animal Covers
This post was originally published on this siteLIFE is an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent “special” until 1978, a […]
Amazing Photos of Beaches in New South Wales Around 1900
This post was originally published on this siteNew South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, […]
An Iranian Woman Wearing Short Dress While Cutting Birthday Cake in Tehran, 1971
This post was originally published on this siteA photo from the early 1970s shows a woman in Iran wearing short dress while cutting birthday cake. […]
35 Vintage Photos That Show What Flappers Looked Like in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteFlappers in the 1920s were known for their distinctive fashion, characterized by short bobbed haircuts, often with blunt […]
26 Glamorous Vintage Photos of a Young Anne Baxter From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAnne Baxter was born in Michigan City, Indiana, on May 7, 1923. She was the daughter of a […]
Fabulous Photos of American Actress Ann Robinson in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1929, American former actress and stunt horse rider Ann Robinson became an accomplished rider, which led to […]
Rare Photographs From the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, 1979–1989
This post was originally published on this siteSoviet invasion of Afghanistan, invasion of Afghanistan in late December 1979 by troops from the Soviet Union. The […]
Could This be the 19th-Century Batman?
This post was originally published on this siteThis photo was taken in 1892 in New York. It is an image of Bill Smith. He was […]