Interior Views of the Central Social Institution in Prague, Czechoslovakia, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteThe Central Social Institution in Prague was home to the world’s largest vertical file cabinet. It consists of […]
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Sign of the Times 1932: “WANTED URGENTLY: a strong rope to hang myself…”
This post was originally published on this site“alternativelyunfurnished accommodationfor my wifeunborn childand myself” In the years 1932-33, the worst period of the Great Depression, there […]
40 Beautiful Photos of Young Deanna Durbin in the Late 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canadian actress and singer Deanna Durbin made her first film appearance with Judy […]
1935 Mercedes-Benz 540K Streamline Roadster by Erdmann & Rossi
This post was originally published on this siteMercedes commissioned Erdmann & Rossi to produce a special show car for the 1935 Barcelona exhibition based upon […]
Curious Photos of Cynthia, a Superstar Mannequin in the ‘30s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1932, a life-like mannequin named Cynthia was created by Lester Gaba. After several shoots around New York […]
“The new Dietrich”: 45 Glamorous Photos of Ilona Massey in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1910 in Budapest, Hungarian film, stage and radio performer Ilona Massey was billed as “the new Dietrich”. […]
50 Glamorous Photos of Rosalind Russell in the 1930s and Early ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1907 in Waterbury, Connecticut, American actress, comedian, screenwriter and singer Rosalind Russell began her career as a […]
Pictures of Bonnie and Clyde Photographed With Henry Methvin and Joe Palmer in 1934
This post was originally published on this siteHenry Methvin was the final member of Bonnie and Clyde’s gang and whose father, Ivan Methvin, was handcuffed […]
Stunning Vintage Portraits From Vanity Fair in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore suffering from the casualties of the Great Depression and merged into Vogue in 1936, Vanity Fair was […]
The Real Danish Girl: The Amazing Story of Lili Elbe, the First People to Transition From Male to Female in the Public Eye
This post was originally published on this siteIn 2015 the movie The Danish Girl was screened in cinemas all over the world, making known for […]
40 Beautiful Photos of Édith Piaf in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1915 in Paris, French singer-songwriter, cabaret performer and film actress Édith Piaf was noted as France’s national […]
Photos of Gary Cooper During the 1930s and the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThroughout the 1930s, Gary Cooper (born Frank James Cooper) had a total of 40 movies released and gave […]
‘Blonde Venus’: Stunning Beauty of Marlene Dietrich in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteAfter her breakthrough role as a cabaret singer in The Blue Angel (1930), with encouragement and promotion from […]
Here’s What New Year’s Looked Like During Prohibition Era
This post was originally published on this siteAs we head out to the bars and nurse hangovers this weekend, let’s take a moment to remember […]
40 Glamorous Photos of Peggy Shannon in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1907 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, American actress Peggy Shannon began her career as a Ziegfeld girl in […]
36 Found Snapshots Show House Interior of the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a set of found snapshots that shows people in their homes from the 1930s and 1940s. […]
Charming Photos of a Devastatingly Handsome Clark Gable During the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteAfter a string of villainous roles, Clark Gable managed to land two of the most important roles throughout […]
45 Glamorous Photos of Lilyan Tashman in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1896 in Brooklyn, New York, American vaudeville, Broadway, and film actress Lilyan Tashman was tall, blonde, and […]
The First Woman of Color Photography: 33 Stunning Pics of the ’30s Beauties Taken by Madame Yevonde
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1893 in London, English photographer was known as Madame Yevonde who pioneered the use of colour in […]
Holiday Nostalgia Train: Take a Ride on a Vintage 1930s NYC Subway Car
This post was originally published on this siteEach year during the month of December, New York residents can witness the Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides up […]
Glamor of the ’30s Through Otto Dyar’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteOtto Dyar (1892-1988) was an American prominent stills photographer who began his career at the Paramount studios in […]
45 Found Snaps Capture People Celebrating at Their Parties From Between the 1930s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a cool set of found photos from simpleinsomnia that shows people at or preparing for parties from […]
45 Glamorous Photos of Lilian Harvey in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1906 in London, Anglo-German actress and singer Lilian Harvey began her career by attending the dance and […]
33 Found Snapshots of Glamorous Girls in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThey are not celebrities, but these girls are just as beautiful as they are. See more »
40 Hilarious Snapshots of Naughty Girls in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteWhat did naughty girls look like in the early 20th century? Just check out this hilarious photo collection […]