20 Stunning Vintage Photos of a Young and Beautiful Carole Lombard in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteCarole Lombard (October 6, 1908 – January 16, 1942), one of Hollywood’s most iconic actresses, began her career […]
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Carl Emil Pettersson, a Lucky Swedish Sailor Who Survived a Shipwreck in 1904 Became King of Tabar Island
This post was originally published on this siteCarl Emil Pettersson (October 4 or 23, 1875 – May 12, 1937) was a Swedish sailor who became […]
Rin Tin Tin, the World War I Dog Who Became a Hollywood Star, and His Popularity Helped Save Warner Bros.
This post was originally published on this siteRin Tin Tin likely would have been a German war dog if the World War I battle near […]
The Story of the 1925 ‘Round Door’ Rolls-Royce Phantom I Jonckheere Coupe, the Rarest Rolls Royce in the World
This post was originally published on this site Custom coachbuilding of the 1920s and 1930s was the ultimate form of self-expression for the rich and […]
30 Vintage Posters Illustrated by Walter Schnackenberg in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1880 in Lauterberg, German painter and illustrator Walter Schnackenberg went to Munich aged 19 to study under […]
Amazing Photos of the 1926 Pierce Arrow Model 80 Rumble Seat Roadster
This post was originally published on this siteThe Pierce-Arrow Model 80, introduced in 1924, marked a significant departure from its predecessors. Equipped with a 289 […]
Bessie Smith: The Empress of the Blues
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1894 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, African-American blues singer Bessie Smith was young when her parents died, and she […]
The First Motorcycle Cover Girl: Vintage Photos of Harley-Davidson “Enthusiast Girl” Vivian Bales in the Late 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteVivian Bales (1909–2001) was the first motorcycle cover girl. Vivian was known for several long-distance motorcycle rides and […]
Amazing Posters Illustrated by Albert Hahn in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAlbert Hahn (1877–1918) was a Dutch political cartoonist, caricaturist, poster artist and book cover designer; well known for […]
Stunning Portraits of a Young Greta Garbo Taken by Arnold Genthe in New York, 1925
This post was originally published on this siteArnold Genthe (1869–1942) was a German photographer and his series of photographs would be the first serious study […]
Triumph With Sidecar Model H 550cc 1 cyl Motorcycle, ca. 1920
This post was originally published on this siteThe first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine but within a few years the Coventry […]
Clara Bow in the Front of the Line of Wampas Baby Stars of 1924 in Hollywood, California
This post was originally published on this siteBefore a camera she could exude personality. Newsreel footage shows Clara among the Baby Stars, her unruly hair […]
35 Lovely Behind-the-Scenes Photos During the Filming of ‘Our Gang’ (1922-1944)
This post was originally published on this siteOur Gang (also known as The Little Rascals) is an American series of comedy short films chronicling a […]
Amazing Cover Photos of Das Plakat Magazine in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteDas Plakat (The Poster) was a design and art magazine published from 1910 to 1922 in Berlin, Weimar […]
Vintage Photographs Show Car Showrooms in Washington D.C. in the 1910s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteAutomobile showrooms have come a long way since their inception, evolving into a significant part of the global […]
Handsome Portrait Photos of Jack Pickford During His Career
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1896 as John Charles Smith in Toronto, Ontario, Canadian-American actor, film director and producer Jack Pickford was […]
Charlie Chaplin and Anna Pavlova: A Meeting of Icons in 1922
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1922, the world witnessed an encounter between two of the most iconic figures in the realms of […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1927 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A Boat-Tail Tourer
This post was originally published on this siteFounded in Milan in 1900 by Cesare Isotta and brothers Oreste, Vincenzo, and Antonio Fraschini, Isotta Fraschini initially […]
Early Photos of United Parcel Service From Between the 1900s and 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteUnited Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is an American multinational shipping & receiving and supply chain management company founded […]
Leola King, America’s First Female Traffic Cop
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s a big city policewoman directing traffic. Her name is Leola N. King, America’s first female traffic cop. […]
30 Amazing Posters Illustrated by Julius Klinger in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteJulius Klinger (1876–1942) was an Austrian painter, draftsman, illustrator, commercial graphic artist, typographer and writer. He studied at […]
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Delivery Trucks From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteDelivery trucks in the 1920s were a vital part of the growing urban infrastructure, reflecting the rapid industrialization […]
Photographs of Clara Bow With Her Own Hand-Written Notes to Her Sons
This post was originally published on this siteOriginal photographs of Clara Bow with her own hand-written notes to her sons: Mom – age 13- Brooklyn, […]
A 1922 Magazine Called “The Flapper.” It’s Filled With Everything a Flapper Needs to Know!
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1920s, a new type of young woman was born. These women were called flappers. A short […]
Faragó Géza: One of the Greatest Masters of the Early Hungarian Poster Art
This post was originally published on this siteFaragó Géza (1877–1928) was a Hungarian poster artist. He is the most important artist of the Art Nouveau […]