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 […]
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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 […]
Mary Pickford Before and After She Bobbed Her Hair
This post was originally published on this siteThe transition of Mary Pickford’s hair from her signature “golden curls” to a short “bob” in June 1928 […]
A Rare Picture of Jean Harlow on a Pier at Camp Cha-ton-ka in Michigamme, Michigan, Summer 1926
This post was originally published on this siteA rare picture of Harlean (Jean Harlow) on a pier at Camp Cha-ton-ka in Michigamme, Michigan, summer 1926. […]
Niklaus Stoecklin: The Architect of Precision and Magic Realism
This post was originally published on this siteNiklaus Stoecklin (1896–1982) was a seminal figure in 20th-century Swiss art, widely regarded as a master of New […]
The American Legion Weekly: The Voice of the Great War Generation
This post was originally published on this siteFirst published on July 4, 1919, The American Legion Weekly was the original precursor to today’s American Legion […]
The Jazz Age in Strips: 35 Candid Photobooth Portraits of Young Women From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1920s, the invention of the automated photobooth by Anatol Josepho revolutionized how people captured their own […]
25 Stunning Vintage Postcards of Gloria Swanson in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteGloria Swanson wasn’t just a movie star; she was the blueprint for the modern celebrity. Her transition from […]
30 Wonderful Movie Magazine Covers Featured Joan Crawford From Between the 1920s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteJoan Crawford was a ubiquitous presence on movie magazine covers from the late 1920s through the 1950s, serving […]
Thomas Midgley Jr., the Most Harmful Inventor in History
This post was originally published on this siteThomas Midgley Jr., born in 1889 in Dayton, Ohio, was an inventive American chemical engineer whose work profoundly […]
A Gallery of 70 Striking Real Photo Postcards of European Actresses From Between the 1920s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Picturegoer series is a legendary cornerstone of film memorabilia, particularly beloved by collectors of British cinema history. […]
Sharing a Cigarette During the Tour de France, ca. 1927
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Tour de France in 1927, a captivating moment was captured as two cyclists shared a cigarette […]
Actor Buster Keaton Listening to His Own Voice, ca. 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteActor Buster Keaton listened to recordings of his own voice in the late 1920s to ensure his natural […]