Séeberger Brothers: The Fathers of Street Style Photography
This post was originally published on this siteThe fathers of fashion street style photography: The Séeberger Brothers, Jules (1872-1932), Louis (1874-1946) and Henri (1876-1956) who […]
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The Nine-Fingered Geisha: 30 Vintage Portraits of Chishō Takaoka aka Teruha From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteChishō Takaoka (April 22, 1896 – October 22, 1994) was a geisha in Shinbashi who became a Buddhist […]
Beautiful Photos of Australian Actress Mae Busch in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1891 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australian actress Mae Busch had her first film appearances in The Agitator and […]
In 1929, Prominent Woman Auto Racer Joan LaCosta Placed on Probation in Chicago Robbery Charge
This post was originally published on this siteNovember 7, 1929 — Joan LaCosta, prominent woman auto racer, was held by police in Chicago, Illinois for […]
Extraordinary Portraits Taken by German Photographer August Sander
This post was originally published on this siteAugust Sander (1876 – 1964) was a German portrait and documentary photographer. While working at a local mine, […]
Vintage Portraits Taken by German Photographer August Sander From Between the 1910s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAugust Sander (1876–1964) was a German portrait and documentary photographer. While working at a local mine, Sander first […]
Amazing Photos of Porters at Covent Garden Market in London Carrying Tower of Baskets on Their Heads
This post was originally published on this siteCovent Garden Market had its beginning in 1835 when a patent was issued to hold a “public fair […]
The Girl Who Flirts With Death: Amazing Photos of Motorcycle Stunt Rider Lillian La France in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this site“It was the thrill of risking my life that made me to take to drome riding. I was […]
Vintage Photos of Immigrants Approaching the Statue of Liberty
This post was originally published on this siteBetween 1886 and 1924, almost 14 million immigrants entered the United States through New York. The Statue of […]
Portrait Photos of Louise Brooks During the Filming of ‘Now We’re in the Air’ (1927)
This post was originally published on this siteNow We’re in the Air is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer, starring […]
Tobacco Stained Teeth Instantly Whitened New Safe Way, 1924
This post was originally published on this siteNo need now for yellow, discolored, spotted, tobacco-stained teeth. Bleachodent Combination costs just a few cents and removes […]
30 Vintage Photos of Creepy Scarecrows From the Past
This post was originally published on this siteScarecrows were originally made to do exactly what their name suggests: scare off crows and other birds that […]
50 Amazing Portraits of Swedish People Taken by John Alinder From the 1910s to the Early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe people depicted in John Alinder’s portraits are often looking straight into the camera. As if they can […]
Wonderful Knapp-Felt Hat Ads From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteNo item of men’s apparel can give more pleasure, or cause more grief, than his hat. It should […]
Beautiful Vintage Photos and Posters of French Entertainer Mistinguett
This post was originally published on this siteMistinguett (born Jeanne Florentine Bourgeois) was a French actress and singer. Bourgeois aspired to be an entertainer at […]
Vintage Cigarette and Cigar Advertising Posters in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteSpurred by the instant coast to coast success of blended cigarette brands such as Camel, Lucky Strike and […]
Portrait Photos of Clara Bow During the Filming of ‘Hula’ (1927)
This post was originally published on this siteHula is a 1927 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Victor Fleming, and based on the novel […]
The Direct Method of Wladyslaw T. Benda’s Masks
This post was originally published on this siteBenda’s preferred method according to Masks is surprising and quite different from the normal method. The “direct method” […]
Cupid’s Bow Lipstick Stencils From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen you think of 1920s lips you think of the famous “cupid’s bow” lips which were favored and […]
Amazing Photos of RMS Aquitania During Her Life
This post was originally published on this siteRMS Aquitania was a British ocean liner of the Cunard Line in service from 1914 to 1950. She […]
40 Captivating Vintage Photos of People in Encampment, Wyoming From Between the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen her youngest child reached 4 years of age and the Nichols family committed to remaining in Encampment […]
Raymond Mays and the 3 Wheeled Bugatti, 1924
This post was originally published on this site You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel. During the 1920s, Raymond Mays became the […]
Harold Lloyd: One of the Most Influential Film Comedians of the Silent Film Era
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1893 in Burchard, Nebraska, American actor, comedian, and stunt performer Harold Lloyd had his first role as […]
Strange and Fabulous Masks Made by Wladysław Teodor Benda From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteWladysław Teodor Benda was a Polish-American painter, illustrator, and designer. His work illustrated magazine covers such as Collier’s, […]
Amazing Photographs Capture Street Scenes of Sydney From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing photographs were taken by Frederick Danvers Power from between 1898-1926. The photos show street scenes of […]