A Sign in a Hotel Room Warns the Occupant That Snoring is Forbidden, ca. 1926
This post was originally published on this siteA handwritten sign tacked onto the wall of a grubby hotel room warns the occupant that snoring is […]
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Beautiful Photos of Dorothy Gulliver in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1908 in Salt Lake City, Utah, American actress Dorothy Gulliver won a beauty contest in June 1925, […]
Vintage Found Photos of a 1920s Picnic
This post was originally published on this siteA 1920s picnic features elegantly dressed people in vintage clothing, with women in flapper dresses and men in […]
The Story of Franz Kafka and the Lost Doll
This post was originally published on this siteAt 40, Franz Kafka (1883–1924), who never married and had no children, walked through the park in Berlin […]
40 Fascinating Portraits of People Taken From Photo Booths From Between the 1920s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteA photo booth is a vending machine or modern kiosk that contains an automated, usually coin-operated, camera and […]
Babe Ruth Rolling Over Lou Archer in the Silent Comedy “Babe Comes Home” (1927)
This post was originally published on this siteBabe Comes Home (1927) is a silent sports drama film starring Babe Ruth as himself. The movie was […]
Gustave Van de Woestijne’s Beautiful Portrait Paintings From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteGustave Van de Woestijne (1881–1947) was a Belgian painter known for his contributions to the Belgian Symbolist movement […]
John Heartfield, the German Visual Artist Who Pioneered the Use of Art as a Political Weapon
This post was originally published on this sitePhotomontage as an art technique was initiated and developed by Dadaists in the interwar period. Back then, it […]
Impressive Fashion Illustration by Eduardo García Benito For Vogue in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteEduardo García Benito (1891–1981) was a Spanish fashion illustrator and painter, noted for his Vogue covers of the […]
Rarely Seen Photos of a Very Young Jean Harlow in the Early 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteJean Harlow (born Harlean Harlow Carpenter; March 3, 1911 – June 7, 1937) was an American actress. Known […]
Joan Crawford: The Forgotten Queen of Style
This post was originally published on this siteConsidering her vast influence over the fashion world for almost three decades, it is an unfortunate quirk of […]
The Chimney Sweep and His Tiny Apprentice: The Dark History of Child Chimney Sweeps
This post was originally published on this siteChimneys started to appear in Britain around 1200, when they replaced the open fire burning in the middle […]
A Group of Roller Skating Friends Pose for a Photo, England, 1926
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1926, a group of roller-skating friends in England gathered for a photograph, capturing a joyful moment during […]
30 Cool Photos That Capture the Style Revolution of the 1920s Youth
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1920s, youth culture saw a significant shift, particularly in fashion. Young people, especially in Western cities, […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Louise Fazenda in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1895 in Lafayette, Indiana, American actress Louise Fazenda made her first film in 1913. She gained experience […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Agnes Ayres in the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1892 in Carbondale, Illinois, American actress Agnes Ayres began her career in 1914 when she was noticed […]
18 Adorable Vintage Cowboy-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day cards from the early 20th century were known for their intricate designs, romantic themes, and playful […]
30 Vintage Portrait Photos of Silent Actress Wanda Hawley in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1895 as Selma Wanda Pittack in Scranton, Pennsylvania, American actress Wanda Hawley entered the theatrical profession with […]
To My Valentine: George Willard Bonte’s Tuck Postcards From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Willard Bonte found solace in the unusual. He was an author, artist, poet, cartoonist and political consultant. […]
Amazing Posters Illustrated by Hugo Laubi in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteA native of Zurich, illustrator and graphic artist Hugo Laubi (1888–1959) studied extensively in Munich, Paris and London, […]
Amazing Photos of the 1925 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1920, Rolls-Royce made a significant announcement: “We will produce a limited number of Rolls-Royce chassis at the […]
30 Fabulous Photos of Elisabeth Bergner in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1897 as Ella vel Ettel Bergner in Drohobych, Austrian-British actress Elisabeth Bergner had her career flourished in […]
35 Amazing Posters Designed by René Vincent in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRené Vincent (1879–1936) was a French illustrator who was active in the 1920s-1930s. He worked in an Art […]
Amazing Cover Photos of Motion Picture Classic Magazine in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteMotion Picture Classic was an American movie fan magazine published in the early 20th century. It began publishing […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Ina Claire in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1893 in Washington, D.C., American stage and film actress Ina Claire made her professional stage debut in […]