A Model-T Ford Modified to Navigate Flood Waters,1926
This post was originally published on this siteA Model-T Ford modified to navigate flood waters, possibly making it the world’s first Donk in 1926. The […]
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Dolores del Río: The Original Latin American Icon of Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1904 as María de los Dolores Asúnsolo y López Negrete in Victoria de Durango, Mexican actress Dolores […]
Emigrants Coming to the ‘Land of Promise,’ ca. 1902
This post was originally published on this siteAround 1902, photographer William H. Rau captured a compelling slice of American history with his series titled “Emigrants […]
Wonderful Photos of People Having Fun at the Beach in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThere were no smartphones, no beach clubs, no Instagram posts, but there was joy. Pure, simple joy. In […]
Vintage Photos of Charlie Chaplin on the Set of “The Kid” (1921)
This post was originally published on this site The Kid (1921) is one of Charles Chaplin’s finest achievements and remains universally beloved by critics and […]
35 Fabulous Photos of Lillian Roth in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1910 in Boston, Massachusetts, American singer and actress Lillian Roth spanned her career over six decades. She […]
How NOT to Drive in Toronto
This post was originally published on this siteWhen cars first appeared in Toronto in the early 1900s, there were few regulations and very limited driver […]
The First Miss Toronto Contest, 1926
This post was originally published on this siteThe Miss Toronto beauty pageant mural is located on the building at 1249 Queen St W, home to […]
A Sign in a Hotel Room Warns the Occupant That Snoring is Forbidden, ca. 1926
This post was originally published on this siteA handwritten sign tacked onto the wall of a grubby hotel room warns the occupant that snoring is […]
Beautiful Photos of Dorothy Gulliver in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1908 in Salt Lake City, Utah, American actress Dorothy Gulliver won a beauty contest in June 1925, […]
Vintage Found Photos of a 1920s Picnic
This post was originally published on this siteA 1920s picnic features elegantly dressed people in vintage clothing, with women in flapper dresses and men in […]
The Story of Franz Kafka and the Lost Doll
This post was originally published on this siteAt 40, Franz Kafka (1883–1924), who never married and had no children, walked through the park in Berlin […]
40 Fascinating Portraits of People Taken From Photo Booths From Between the 1920s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteA photo booth is a vending machine or modern kiosk that contains an automated, usually coin-operated, camera and […]
Babe Ruth Rolling Over Lou Archer in the Silent Comedy “Babe Comes Home” (1927)
This post was originally published on this siteBabe Comes Home (1927) is a silent sports drama film starring Babe Ruth as himself. The movie was […]
Gustave Van de Woestijne’s Beautiful Portrait Paintings From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteGustave Van de Woestijne (1881–1947) was a Belgian painter known for his contributions to the Belgian Symbolist movement […]
John Heartfield, the German Visual Artist Who Pioneered the Use of Art as a Political Weapon
This post was originally published on this sitePhotomontage as an art technique was initiated and developed by Dadaists in the interwar period. Back then, it […]
Impressive Fashion Illustration by Eduardo García Benito For Vogue in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteEduardo García Benito (1891–1981) was a Spanish fashion illustrator and painter, noted for his Vogue covers of the […]
Rarely Seen Photos of a Very Young Jean Harlow in the Early 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteJean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937) was an American actress. Known […]
Joan Crawford: The Forgotten Queen of Style
This post was originally published on this siteConsidering her vast influence over the fashion world for almost three decades, it is an unfortunate quirk of […]
The Chimney Sweep and His Tiny Apprentice: The Dark History of Child Chimney Sweeps
This post was originally published on this siteChimneys started to appear in Britain around 1200, when they replaced the open fire burning in the middle […]
A Group of Roller Skating Friends Pose for a Photo, England, 1926
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1926, a group of roller-skating friends in England gathered for a photograph, capturing a joyful moment during […]
30 Cool Photos That Capture the Style Revolution of the 1920s Youth
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1920s, youth culture saw a significant shift, particularly in fashion. Young people, especially in Western cities, […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Louise Fazenda in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1895 in Lafayette, Indiana, American actress Louise Fazenda made her first film in 1913. She gained experience […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Agnes Ayres in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1892 in Carbondale, Illinois, American actress Agnes Ayres began her career in 1914 when she was noticed […]
18 Adorable Vintage Cowboy-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day cards from the early 20th century were known for their intricate designs, romantic themes, and playful […]