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 […]
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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 […]
Chéri Hérouard: The Architect of Parisian Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteChéri Hérouard (1881–1961) was a prolific French illustrator who became a defining figure of the “Golden Age” of […]
40 Vintage Postcards of Camilla Horn From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteCamilla Horn (April 25, 1903 – August 14, 1996) was a prominent German dancer and film star who […]
Tallulah Bankhead: The Flamboyant Legend of Broadway
This post was originally published on this siteTallulah Bankhead (1902–1968) was a legendary American actress known as much for her gravelly voice and sharp wit […]
Extraordinary Photos of Clotilde von Derp, the Expressionist Dancer Who Performed Either Side of the Great War
This post was originally published on this siteClotilde von Derp (born Clotilde Margarete Anna Edle von der Planitz, 1892–1974) was a pioneering German expressionist dancer […]
Impressive Posters by Emilio Vilà in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteEmilio Vilà (1887–1967) was a Catalan painter and poster artist whose vibrant, sophisticated work became an essential visual […]
Lovely Photobooth Portraits of a Young Girl in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteLong before the selfie, there was the photobooth. Behind the tiny velvet curtain of the 1920s, a young […]
20 Stunning Photos of Swedish Dancer Sent M’Ahesa From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSent M’Ahesa (pseudonym of Else von Carlberg, also spelled Elsa von Carlberg; full name Else Margaretha Luisa von […]
Joseph Southall: The Modern Master of Egg Tempera
This post was originally published on this siteJoseph Southall (1861–1944) was a pivotal figure in the British Arts and Crafts movement and the leading light […]
The Life of Teresa Wilms Montt, the Woman Who Was Not Suitable for “Young Ladies”
This post was originally published on this site“My name is Teresa Wilms Montt, and I am not suitable for young ladies.” –– That’s how she […]
Bell Cemeteries in Germany During the Wars
This post was originally published on this siteBell cemeteries (or Glockenfriedhöfe in German) were enormous holding areas where confiscated church bells were stockpiled before being […]