Fabulous Photos of Martha Mansfield in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1899 in New York City, American silent film actress Martha Mansfield became determined to become an actress […]
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Why Do Women Propose on Leap Day?
This post was originally published on this siteLeap year –– when an extra day is added to the calendar as February 29 –– offered a […]
35 Incredible Photos Capture Inside the Trenches During WWI
This post was originally published on this siteTrench warfare is a type of land warfare using occupied lines largely comprising military trenches, in which combatants […]
Rolf Armstrong: The “Creator of the Calendar Girl”
This post was originally published on this siteRolf Armstrong (1889–1960) was an American commercial artist and illustrator specializing in glamorous depictions of female subjects. He […]
In 1917, the U.S Bought the Danish West Indies (Now the US Virgin Islands) From Denmark for $25 Million
This post was originally published on this sitePayment had to be made before the solemn ceremony during which Denmark officially transferred the West Indian islands […]
30 Amazing Vintage Photos of Military Weddings During WWI
This post was originally published on this siteThe term ‘war brides’ originally referred to women who quickly married before their husbands left for military service. […]
Pedal Skates From the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteRoller skating tends to go in and out of style with each decade. Roller discos died out in […]
Vintage Photos of the First and Last House at Land’s End From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteThe First and Last House is located on the clifftops at the most westerly point of Land’s End […]
Fantasy Fruits and Vegetable Head Man Postcards by Bernhardt Wall From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn an old (50 years ago) issue of Postcard Collector the author of an article about Bernhardt Wall […]
Here is F. Scott Fitzgerald, Author of “The Great Gatsby,” in Drag, ca. 1916
This post was originally published on this siteThese photographs were taken in 1916 and depict F. Scott Fitzgerald dressed in drag to promote his college […]
Impressive Posters Designed by Ezio Anichini in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1886 in Florence, Italian illustrator Ezio Anichini was son of Giuseppe Anichini, an illustrator for the publishing […]
Amazing Optical Illusion Skull Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteOptical illusion skull postcards were incredibly popular in the early 1900s in Europe. They were Vanitas or Memento […]
Incredibly Colorized Portrait Photos Taken by Harris & Ewing in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteHarris & Ewing Inc. was a photographic studio in Washington, D.C. established by George W. Harris and Martha […]
30 Vintage Postcards of Big Trees in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSince the beginning, trees have furnished us with two of life’s essentials, food and oxygen. As we evolved, […]
The Story of Karl Nessler, the Inventor of the Permanent Wave
This post was originally published on this siteThroughout history, women have dressed their hair using pins, clips, and other accessories both for fashion and for […]
Weren’t They Funny? In 1914, the Cover of Life Magazine Predicted How Fashion Would Be in 1950
This post was originally published on this siteThis is a cover of Life magazine from 1914. They predicted what people would be wearing in 1950. […]
Vintage Photos of the Marseille Transporter Bridge, Which Was Inaugurated in 1905 and Destroyed in 1944
This post was originally published on this siteThe Transporter Bridge of Marseille is a huge steel structure which dominated the Vieux-Port for almost 40 years, […]
Amazing Colorized Portraits of Malagasy Women in Style From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteTraditional dress in Madagascar is to wear a “lamba”. Which is two matching pieces of fabric that women […]
The Story of Old Ben, the World’s Largest Steer
This post was originally published on this siteOld Ben, the world’s largest steer, weighed 125 pounds (56.7 kilograms) at birth in 1902 and between 4,585-4,720 […]
30 Vintage Photos Capture People at Beach in Atlantic City in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAtlantic City is a Jersey Shore seaside resort city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New […]
30 Amazing Posters Designed by Mario Borgoni in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1869 in Pesaro, Italian painter, illustrator, graphic designer, fashion designer and advertiser Mario Borgoni moved to the […]
Impressive Paintings by Adolfo Busi in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteAfter receiving a diploma from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, Italian artist Adolfo Busi (1891–1977) devoted […]
30 Amazing Photos of New Year’s Postcards in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe tradition of sending greetings can be traced as far back as the early Egyptians whom used papyrus […]
Two Students Hang Out in Their College Dorm Room at the University of Illinois in 1910
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s fascinating to see that even in 1910 college students were decorating their dorms with posters, photos, and […]
16 Strange Vintage Christmas Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s the season to compare how many cards you have with your erstwhile friends, and while today most […]