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Before There Were Alarm Clocks, Knocker-Ups Were Paid to Wake Up Their Clients by Knocking!

July 21, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteA knocker-up, sometimes known as a knocker-upper were a profession in Britain and Ireland that started during and […]

Amazing Vintage Photographs of Cat’s Meat Sellers in London in the Early 20th Century

July 20, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe cat’s meat man used to be a common sight in London and other large towns between the […]

25 Cool Illustration Pics of Armstrong’s Interior Designs in the 1920s

July 19, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThese cool illustration pics from Rikki Nyman show Armstrong’s interior designs in the 1920s. Armstrong Cork published these well-illustrated color […]

The Goddess of the Silent Screen: 30 Beautiful Black and White Portraits of Dolores Costello in the 1920s and 1930s

July 16, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteDolores Costello (September 17, 1903 – March 1, 1979) was once known as “The Goddess of the Silent […]

Old Snapshots of Women Posing Confidently in Their Swimsuits in the Early 20th Century

July 4, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteSwimwear is the best outfit for women showing off their beauty. A set of these cool snaps of […]

Fascinating Photos Capturing the Summertime of Classic Icons

June 26, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteTake a look at these retro photographs of sultry classic figures having fun under the sun to celebrate […]

Before Tattoo Was Popular: 30 Cool Pics of Tattooed Ladies From the Early 20th Century

June 25, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteTattoos date back many thousands of years. At the beginning of the 20th century, the majority of tattoos […]

The King of Silent Film: 38 Vintage Photos of Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle During His Peak Career

June 25, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1887 in Smith Center, Kansas, American silent film actor, comedian, director, and screenwriter Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle started […]

20 Amazing Photographs of Harry Houdini, a Famous Magician and Escape Artist in the Early 20th Century

June 20, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteHarry Houdini was born on March 24, 1874 in Budpest, Hungary, with the name of Ehrich Weisz. He […]

30 Intimate Snaps of People Down in the Rivers in the Early 20th Century

June 9, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBack when life was just simple. An intimate photo collection that shows people playing and bathing in the […]

Virginia Rappe: The Mysterious Death of a Silent Film Beauty

June 1, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1895 in Chicago, American model and silent film actress Virginia Rappe began working as a commercial and […]

Los Angeles Oil Fields Boom: Pictures of Oil Derricks Loomed Over California Beaches From the 1920s and 1930s

June 1, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1890s, the small town of Los Angeles (population 50,000) began a transformation driven by the discovery […]

Inside Pasta Factories: Amazing Photographs Show How Pasta Production Really Looked Like From the Early 20th Century

May 27, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this sitePasta is perhaps the most popular Italian dish originated in Sicily in the 12th century. For a long […]

The Mexican Spitfire: Glamorous Photos of Lupe Vélez During Her Short Life

May 24, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1908 as María Guadalupe Villalobos Vélez in the city of San Luis Potosí in Mexico, Lupe Vélez […]

30 Fabulous Photos Show the Beauty of a German Girl in the 1920s

May 22, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1905 in Hannover, German photographer Will Burgdorf went to Dresden at the beginning of the 1920s, where […]

Space Saving: Amazing Vintage Photographs of Vertical Parking Lots From Between the 1920s and 1950s

May 21, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe dawn of the automobile age was cause for anxiety – and innovation – in the 1920s. The […]

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The Motorcar Designed for the Woman, 1920s

May 18, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteHere’s an amazing vintage footage of two women assembling, unfolding a three-wheel electric car. The car can be […]

60 Incredible Vintage Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in Plymouth From the Early 20th Century

May 9, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this sitePlymouth is a port city situated on the south coast of Devon, England, approximately 37 miles (60 km) […]

Amazing Portrait Photography by Will Burgdorf in the Early 20th Century

May 4, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1905 in Hannover, German photographer Will Burgdorf went to Dresden at the beginning of the 1920s, where […]

35 Found Snaps Capture Hilarious Moments of People in the Early 20th Century

May 2, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBack when life was so simple and fun. These found snapshots that captured hilarious moments of people from […]

In the 1920s, Fiat Factory Workers Race on the Rooftop for the Test Track in Turin

April 29, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe Lingotto building in Turin, Italy, once housed a Fiat factory. Construction started in 1916 and the building […]

Cool Snaps Capture People Posing with Signs in the Past

April 24, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteHere below is a cool photo collection that shows people posing with signs from between the 1920s and […]

The First Spherical Building in the World: 16 Amazing Photos of the “Ball House” Kugelhaus in Dresden From the Late 1920s

April 23, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteThe Kugelhaus (Ball House) was a spherical steel scaffolding construction in Dresden on the exhibition grounds in the […]

Lartigue’s First Muse and Lover: 48 Fabulous Photos of Young Renée Perle From 1929-1931

April 17, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteBorn in Romania, Renée Perle, a Romanian-Jewish girl who moved to Paris, is famous as the first muse […]

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Amazing Footage Captured Street Scenes Outside the Notre-dame Cathedral in 1928

April 16, 2019 Vintage Everyday 0

This post was originally published on this siteHere’s the earliest sound footage of Paris showing street traffic outside the Notre-Dame Cathedral on October 21, 1928. […]

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