Adorable Childhood Photos of Nancy Reagan From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteNancy Reagan’s childhood was essentially a tale of two very different worlds: an early period marked by separation […]
1920s
A Statue of Anubis in Tutankhamun s Tomb, Taken During Carter Expedition in 1922
This post was originally published on this siteThe statue of Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife, was discovered inside the tomb […]
Richard Roland Holst: Master of Dutch Art Nouveau and Symbolism
This post was originally published on this siteRichard Roland Holst (1868–1938) was a prominent Dutch painter, graphic artist, and designer who played a significant role […]
22 Stunning Portraits of Suzy Vernon in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteSuzy Vernon (born Amelie Paris, June 26, 1901 – January 24, 1997) was a popular French film actress, […]
A 1920s Discovered Family Photo Album: Glimpses of Everyday Life
This post was originally published on this siteThis remarkable discovered family photo album offers an intimate and heartfelt window into everyday life during the 1920s, […]
Vintage Photographs of Traditional Ottoman-Era Wooden Ferris Wheel From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLong before George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. engineered his massive steel monolith for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, […]
Mae Murray: The Gardenia of the Silent Screen
This post was originally published on this siteMae Murray (1885–1965) was an American actress, dancer, and one of the most glamorous stars of the silent […]
The Amazing Story of Josephine Baker With Her Pet Cheetah
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Josephine Baker (June 3, 1906 – April 12, 1975) burst onto the Parisian entertainment scene in 1925, […]
26 Vintage Postcards of Austrian Actress Mia May From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMia May (born Hermine Pfleger; June 2, 1884 – November 28, 1980) was an Austrian actress and one […]
Stunning Portraits of Norwegian Actress Aud Egede-Nissen in the 1910s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteAud Egede-Nissen (May 30, 1893 – November 15, 1974) was a pioneering Norwegian actress, producer, and theater director […]
Portraits of Danish Actress Lilian Ellis in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1920s and early 1930s, Danish actress Lilian Ellis (1907-1951) had a short but glittering career […]
The History of Canaries in Coal Mines
This post was originally published on this siteThe use of canaries in coal mines began in the late 19th century as a biological early-warning system […]
A Filipino American Family Posing for a Portrait During the U.S Occupation of the Philippines, ca. 1920
This post was originally published on this siteIn this rare family portrait from the Philippines, circa 1920, we see William Leslie Bowler, an American, with […]
People and Their Cameras: 40 Vintage Snaps From a Bygone Era
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s something uniquely charming about seeing people from the past proudly posing with their cameras. This collection of […]
Funny Moments from the Past: Vintage Snaps of Everyday People
This post was originally published on this siteThese humorous vintage snapshots offer a delightful and often hilarious glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary people […]
Photos of a Very Young Salvador Dalí in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteSalvador Dalí (May 11, 1904 – January 23, 1989) was a Spanish surrealist artist renowned for his technical […]
Tamara Karsavina: The Elegant Muse of the Ballets Russes
This post was originally published on this siteTamara Karsavina (1885–1978) was one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century and a legendary figure in […]
Iconic 1920s Hairstyles: 30 Vintage Scrapbook Portraits From the Flapper Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1920s marked a revolutionary moment in women’s fashion and self-expression, and nothing captured this spirit more vividly […]
Charles Verschuuren Jr.: Bridging Illustration and Fine Art
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Verschuuren Jr. (1891–1955) was a distinguished Dutch-American illustrator and painter, celebrated for his versatile talent that seamlessly […]
30 Fascinating Photos of María Cord in the Late 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteMaría Corda (born Mária Antónia Farkas; May 4, 1898 – February 15, 1976) was a Hungarian actress and […]
30 Stunning Portraits of Mary Astor in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteMary Astor (born Lucile Vasconcellos Langhanke; May 3, 1906 – September 25, 1987) was an American actress. She […]
Raquel Torres: The Exotic Muse of Early Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteRaquel Torres (1908–1987) was a captivating Mexican-American actress who radiated a unique, exotic charm during the late silent […]
Savely Sorin: The Painter of Aristocratic Grace
This post was originally published on this siteSavely Sorin (1878–1953) was a master of the portrait whose work bridged the gap between the refined traditions […]
Vintage Postcards of Leila Hyams in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteLeila Hyams (1905–1977) was a popular American actress, model, and former vaudevillian who thrived in Hollywood during the […]
Tilly Losch: The Fluid Grace of the Jazz Age
This post was originally published on this siteTilly Losch (1903–1975) was a mesmerizing Austrian-born dancer, actress, and painter who epitomized the avant-garde glamour of the […]