Rafael de Penagos: Master of Spanish Art Deco
This post was originally published on this siteRafael de Penagos (1889–1954) was a Spanish illustrator and painter, celebrated as one of the most important figures […]
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26 Funny Portraits of Groucho Marx in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteJulius Henry “Groucho” Marx (/October 2, 1890 – August 19, 1977) was an American comedian, actor, writer, and […]
30 Stunning Portraits of a Young Greer Garson in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteEileen Evelyn Greer Garson (September 29, 1904 – April 6, 1996) was a British and American actress and […]
Stunning Posters by Jacob Jansma, 1920s–1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJacob Jansma (1893-1972) was a Dutch artist known for his work as a painter, graphic artist, designer, and […]
Farming Meets Futurism: Amazing Photos of the 1938 Minneapolis-Moline UDLX Comfortractor
This post was originally published on this siteAgricultural innovation took a unique turn in 1938 when Minneapolis-Moline introduced the UDLX Comfortractor, a machine that combined […]
Portraits of Hannie Schaft, Who Became the Nazi’s Most Wanted Woman in the Netherlands During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteHannie Schaft (full name: Jannetje Johanna Schaft, September 16, 1920 – April 17, 1945) was a Dutch resistance […]
Creepy Story of Dr. Carl Tanzler, Who Fell in Love With His Deceased Patient, and Took Her Body Home to Preserve Her
This post was originally published on this siteGeorg Carl Tänzler, also known as Count Carl von Cosel (February 8, 1877 – July 3, 1952), was […]
1935 Mercedes-benz 500k “Special Roadster”: A Masterpiece of Prewar Automotive Design and Luxury
This post was originally published on this siteBuilt for Germany’s high-speed Autobahn network, this exclusive roadster featured some of the most striking coachwork of the […]
A Collection of 74 Wonderful Vintage Movie Posters Featuring Greta Garbo From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteGreta Garbo (September 18, 1905 – April 15, 1990) was one of the most iconic and enigmatic figures […]
Vintage Photos of People With Their Motorcycles in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1920s and ’30s, motorcycles were more than just machines—they were symbols of freedom, modernity, and adventure. […]
Some Adorable Childhood Photos of Lauren Bacall From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBetty Joan Perske (September 16, 1924 – August 12, 2014), known professionally as Lauren Bacall, was an American […]
26 Amazing Vintage Photographs of People Posing With Olmec Colossal Heads in Mexico
This post was originally published on this siteThe Olmec colossal heads are stone representations of human heads sculpted from large basalt boulders. They range in […]
The Glamorous World of Louis Icart’s Art Deco Women
This post was originally published on this siteLouis Icart (1888–1950) was a French painter, illustrator, and printmaker, celebrated for his elegant and sensual depictions of […]
La Esfera: Spain’s Prestigious Illustrated Magazine in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLa Esfera was a highly influential and prestigious Spanish weekly magazine, published from 1914 to 1931. Considered one […]
The Elegant 1937 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet in Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1937 Fiat 1500 Cabriolet is a true testament to automotive innovation and style from the pre-war era. […]
Vintage Photos Show Commercial Airplanes Used Wicker Chairs for Passenger Seating in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, commercial airplanes used wicker chairs for passenger seating because the lightweight, durable, and […]
The Marriage of 22-Year-Old Charlie Johns and 9-Year-Old Eunice Winstead in 1937
This post was originally published on this siteOn January 19, 1937, 22-year-old tobacco farmer Charlie Johns married his 9-year-old neighbor, Eunice Winstead. The couple was […]
Beautiful Portraits of Magda Schneider From the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteMagda Schneider (1909–1996) was a German actress best known for her roles in romantic comedies and melodramas of […]
36 Fabulous Vintage Photos of the Lovely Joan Blondell in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteRose Joan Blondell (August 30, 1906 – December 25, 1979) was an American actress who performed in film […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1936 Packard One-Twenty Business Coupe
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1936 Packard One-Twenty Business Coupe represented Packard’s successful entry into the mid-market segment. Introduced in 1934, the […]
35 Stunning Portraits of a Very Young and Beautiful Ingrid Bergman in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIngrid Bergman (August 29, 1915 – August 29, 1982) was a Swedish actress. With a career spanning five […]
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs of People Posing With Runestones in Sweden
This post was originally published on this site A runestone is typically a raised stone with a runic inscription, but the term can also be […]
The Story of the Icelandic Giant Jóhann Kristinn Pétursson
This post was originally published on this siteJóhann Kristinn Pétursson, better known as “The Viking Giant,” was an Icelandic circus performer and actor who lived […]
28 Vintage Photographs of Horse-Pulled Motorcars in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the strange transitional period in the early 20th century when horse-drawn and motor vehicles overlapped. There really […]
Views of the Safety Net Used to Protect Workers During Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Golden Gate Bridge was constructed over a little over four years, from January 5, 1933, to May […]