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 […]
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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 […]
André Wilquin: The Master of French Graphic Modernism
This post was originally published on this siteAndré Wilquin (1899-2000) was a visionary French graphic artist whose prolific career defined the visual landscape of advertising […]
25 Stunning Photos of Teenage Jean Harlow in the Late 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s a common misconception that Jean Harlow (March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937) burst onto the scene […]
20 Stunning Photos of a Very Young and Beautiful Joan Bennett in the late 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteJoan Geraldine Bennett (February 27, 1910 – December 7, 1990) was an American stage, film, and television actress, […]
Everyday Life in Early 20th-Century Indonesia Through Vintage Photos
This post was originally published on this siteEveryday life in early 20th-century Indonesia, then known as the Dutch East Indies, was a complex tapestry of […]
Mich: The Master of the Belle Époque Poster
This post was originally published on this siteMichel Liebeaux (1881–1923), better known by his artistic pseudonym Mich, was a prominent French poster artist and caricaturist […]
Edmund Adler: Painting the Heart of Childhood
This post was originally published on this siteEdmund Adler (1876–1965) was a celebrated Austrian genre painter renowned for his warm and intimate portrayals of rural […]
The Golden Age of Magic: Iconic Posters From the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the early 20th century, magic show posters served as the ultimate gateway to a world of mystery […]
20 Stunning Vintage Postcards of Anna Pavlova, Early 20th Century Ballet Icon
This post was originally published on this siteAnna Pavlovna Pavlova (born Anna Matveyevna Pavlova; February 12, 1881 – 23 January 1931) was a Russian prima […]
Japan in the 1920s Through Fascinating Vintage Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1920s in Japan, often remembered as the era of Taisho Democracy, was a vibrant decade defined by […]
Freedom on Wheels: 1920s Women and the Automobile
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1920s marked a radical shift in social norms, and nothing captured this newfound independence better than the […]