Brooklyn Stand-Up Mugshots
This post was originally published on this siteBefore the stand-up series began, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) relied on the “Rogues Gallery” (established […]
1930s
Richard Roland Holst: Master of Dutch Art Nouveau and Symbolism
This post was originally published on this siteRichard Roland Holst (1868–1938) was a prominent Dutch painter, graphic artist, and designer who played a significant role […]
22 Stunning Portraits of Suzy Vernon in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteSuzy Vernon (born Amelie Paris, June 26, 1901 – January 24, 1997) was a popular French film actress, […]
40 Vintage Postcards of Jeanette MacDonald From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJeanette MacDonald (June 18, 1903 – January 14, 1965) was a major American soprano, actress, and one of […]
Photos of Judy Garland and Terry the Dog Posing Together in “The Wizard of Oz” (1939)
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the most beloved relationships in film history is that between Judy Garland, who played Dorothy Gale, […]
Brazil National Team Training Aboard the Ship “Conte Biancamano” for the 1934 World Cup in Italy
This post was originally published on this siteBrazil’s second appearance at a World Cup came in 1934, in Italy. For the first and only time […]
Amazing Photographs Capture Everyday Life in the Frontier Oil Town of Freer, Texas in 1938
This post was originally published on this siteBy 1938, the remote brush-country settlement of Freer, Texas, located deep in Duval County, had been violently transformed […]
1930s Beachwear: Elegant Resort Style by the Sea
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, beachwear evolved into a distinct and stylish category of fashion, separate from actual swimwear. While […]
Portraits of a Very Young Dean Martin From Between the Late 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteDean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995) was an American singer, actor, […]
Photos of Rosalind Russell in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907 – November 28, 1976) transitioned from a Broadway stage actress […]
38 Amazing Photographs of Paulette Goddard on the Set of Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times” (1936)
This post was originally published on this sitePaulette Goddard (June 3, 1910 – April 23, 1990) played “The Gamin” (Ellen Peterson), the spirited, street-smart orphan […]
The Amazing Story of Josephine Baker With Her Pet Cheetah
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Josephine Baker (June 3, 1906 – April 12, 1975) burst onto the Parisian entertainment scene in 1925, […]
Portraits of Danish Actress Lilian Ellis in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 1920s and early 1930s, Danish actress Lilian Ellis (1907-1951) had a short but glittering career […]
35 Elegant Vintage Photos That Defined 1930s Women’s Swimwear
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1930s marked a golden era in women’s swimwear, when bathing suits evolved from bulky, modest garments into […]
The History of Canaries in Coal Mines
This post was originally published on this siteThe use of canaries in coal mines began in the late 19th century as a biological early-warning system […]
Sonja Henie: The Ice Queen Who Conquered Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteSonja Henie (1912–1969) was a Norwegian figure skater and actress who became one of the most famous and […]
The Wedding of Republican Milicianos in 1936
This post was originally published on this siteThe photograph titled La boda de los milicianos (The Wedding of a Militiaman and a Militiawoman), capturing the […]
People and Their Cameras: 40 Vintage Snaps From a Bygone Era
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s something uniquely charming about seeing people from the past proudly posing with their cameras. This collection of […]
45 Captivating Black & White Photos of the 1939 New York World’s Fair
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1939 New York World’s Fair was one of the most ambitious and visionary events of the 20th […]
Rare Photo of Katharine Hepburn Taken by Howard Hughes, ca. 1937
This post was originally published on this siteKatharine Hepburn photographed by Howard Hughes. Some very personal and passionate love letters written by Kate as well […]
Stunning Portraits of Teenage Margot Fonteyn in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteMargot Fonteyn (born Margaret Evelyn Hookham, May 18, 1919 – February 21, 1991) was a young, rising British […]
1930 Cord L-29 Cabriolet: Pioneering Elegance of the Front-Wheel Drive Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1930 Cord L-29 Cabriolet was one of the most striking and technologically advanced automobiles of its time. […]
Funny Moments from the Past: Vintage Snaps of Everyday People
This post was originally published on this siteThese humorous vintage snapshots offer a delightful and often hilarious glimpse into the everyday lives of ordinary people […]
30 Amazing Photographs of Fred Astaire on the Set of “Top Hat” (1935)
This post was originally published on this siteOn the set of Top Hat (1935), Fred Astaire was a meticulous perfectionist who controlled nearly every aspect […]
Stunning Portraits of Hertha Thiele in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteHertha Thiele (1908–1984) was a prominent German actress whose career was defined by her success during the Weimar […]