Gun-Shaped Makeup Compacts, ca. 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteConceived as a crime deterrent, some ladies makeup compacts fashioned in the shape of an inoperable pistol; complete […]
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40 Illustrated Photos of The Queenslander Front Covers in the Late 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Queenslander was the weekly summary and literary edition of the Brisbane Courier, the leading journal in the […]
Back in the 1920s, Many Radium Water Producers Advocated Drinking Radium Water as a Necessity of Healthy Living
This post was originally published on this site“The radium water worked fine until his jaw fell out.” From the early 20th century up to the […]
17 Stunning Vintage Art Deco Posters
This post was originally published on this siteArt Deco is a style of visual arts, architecture and design that first appeared in France just before […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of American Actress Mary Philbin in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1902 in Chicago, Illinois, American actress Mary Philbin began her acting career after winning a beauty contest […]
M. Trilety’s Nose Shaper Model 25, a Wacky Beauty Treatment Used for Shaping and Correcting the Nose From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 20th century has seen a huge upsurge in the importance placed by Western society on physical beauty, […]
30 Humorous Comic Fat Lady Postcards by Donald McGill From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDonald McGill (January 28, 1875 – October 13, 1962) was an English graphic artist whose name has become […]
Amazing Then and Now Photos of Grotte du Grand Roc in Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, France
This post was originally published on this siteGrotte du Grand Roc is a cave of calcite concretions, with no history of being used by prehistoric […]
Early Fun Rides: The Terrifying Sport of Flume Riding From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteV-flumes were used to transport logs, lumber, working material and supplies but they were also used to transport […]
30 Old Portrait Photos of Manila Ladies From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteManila is the capital of the Philippines, and its second most populous city. It is located on the […]
35 Vintage Photos of American Actress Alice Terry in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1900 in Vincennes, Indiana, American actress Alice Terry began her career during the silent film era, appearing […]
Pictures of the House of David, the All-Bearded Baseball Team, From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1903, Benjamin and Mary Purnell founded the Israelite House of David, a religious society in Benton Harbor, […]
40 Gorgeous Photos of Jean Arthur in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1900 as Gladys Georgianna Greene in Plattsburgh, New York, American actress Jean Arthur had her career beginning […]
35 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Classic Beauties by Edwin Bower Hesser in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1893 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Edwin Bower Hesser became involved in theatre, drawing, sculpture, painting, and […]
Amazing Mirror Trick Photography From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteThe use of mirrors to produce a photograph with five images of the sitter was originally published in […]
In the Early 20th Century, Some People Decided That It Would Be a Great Idea to Play Polo With Cars
This post was originally published on this siteAutomobile polo or auto polo was a motorsport invented in the United States with rules and equipment similar […]
40 Beautiful Photos of Mae Murray in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1885 as Marie Adrienne Koenig in New York City, American actress and dancer Mae Murray began acting […]
The Train Crash Scene in ‘The Wrecker’ (1929): The Most Spectacular Railway Crash in Cinema History
This post was originally published on this siteThe Wrecker is a 1929 British-German silent film that tells the story of a crook who organizes train […]
Vintage Photos of Babies Learning to Walk With a Wicker Frame From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteDoes a baby walker help a child learn to walk? Some are clearly intended for walking practice. Others […]
Street Scenes of Berlin During the 1920s Through Amazing Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Golden Twenties was a vibrant period in the history of Berlin, Germany, Europe and the world in […]
Radiana – A Robot Built With Human Bones From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteRadiana was a “robot” or “automaton” employed by the magician Professor John Popjie, who toured in the 1920s […]
Pictures of Scotswomen Singing at a Table While Waulking the Cloth From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteNot a spelling mistake! Waulking (in Gaelic luadh) is the technique of not as easy as it looks! […]
The Last Queen of Romania: 18 Stunning Portraits of Marie of Romania in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePrincess Marie of Edinburgh (1875 – 1938) was born and spent her childhood at Eastwell Park in Ashford, […]
Gorgeous Photos of Lili Damita in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1904 as Liliane Marie-Madeleine Carré in Blaye, France, French-American actress and singer Lili Damita was offered a […]
20 Amazing Photos of American Performer Barbette in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1898 in Round Rock, Texas, Vander Clyde Broadway, stage name Barbette, was an American female impersonator, high-wire […]