Beautiful Vintage Photos and Posters of French Entertainer Mistinguett
This post was originally published on this siteMistinguett (born Jeanne Florentine Bourgeois) was a French actress and singer. Bourgeois aspired to be an entertainer at […]
1930s
40 Glamorous Photos of Classic Beauties Taken by A L “Whitey” Schafer in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1902 in Salt Lake City, Utah, American photographer A L “Whitey” Schafer moved with his family to […]
Found Photos That Show What Women Wore in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Great Depression and World War II bookended the 1930s, but fashion flourished anyway during this decade. Glamorous […]
Beauty Machine Removes Excess Flesh Without Exercise, 1931
This post was originally published on this siteFashion moguls have decreed that the boyish figure is passé, and that graceful curves are to be the […]
Vintage Cigarette and Cigar Advertising Posters in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteSpurred by the instant coast to coast success of blended cigarette brands such as Camel, Lucky Strike and […]
Cream Replaces Silk Stockings, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteLiquid cream that dries to resemble silk stockings is a new cosmetic said to be a boon to […]
40 Beautiful Photos of American Actress June Lang in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1917 as Winifred June Vlasek in Minneapolis, Minnesota, American actress June Lang made her film debut in […]
Amazing Photos of RMS Aquitania During Her Life
This post was originally published on this siteRMS Aquitania was a British ocean liner of the Cunard Line in service from 1914 to 1950. She […]
Shield on Eyeglasses Protects the Nose, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteEquipped with a shield that completely covers the nose, these new sun glasses may not impress the beholder […]
Babe Paley: Fashion Icon and One of the Most Elegant Women of All Time
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1915 as Barbara Cushing in Boston, Massachusetts, American socialite Babe Paley was known by the nickname “Babe” […]
Bing Crosby: One of the Most Popular and Influential Musical Artists of the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1903 in Tacoma, Washington, American singer and actor Bing Crosby was a leader in record sales, radio […]
Skeleton Series on PIX Magazine, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteAustralia’s post-depression resurgence from 1935 to 1939 coincided with a change in the tempo of public thought and […]
40 Captivating Vintage Photos of People in Encampment, Wyoming From Between the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen her youngest child reached 4 years of age and the Nichols family committed to remaining in Encampment […]
Electric Mask Removes Lines and Sags From Milady’s Face, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteBeauty may be spiritual, but it seems to thrive best on mechanical aids. Proof of this may be […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of American Actress Joan Marsh in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913/14 as Nancy Ann Rosher in Porterville, California, American actress Joan Marsh made her first film appearance, […]
Harold Lloyd: One of the Most Influential Film Comedians of the Silent Film Era
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1893 in Burchard, Nebraska, American actor, comedian, and stunt performer Harold Lloyd had his first role as […]
Strange and Fabulous Masks Made by Wladysław Teodor Benda From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteWladysław Teodor Benda was a Polish-American painter, illustrator, and designer. His work illustrated magazine covers such as Collier’s, […]
New Metallic Collar Reflects Health Rays of Sun on Face, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteA new apparatus for directing the health-giving rays of the sun to the face, known as the “Rivierasonne,” […]
30 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Carole Lombard in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteCarole Lombard (born Jane Alice Peters; October 6, 1908 – January 16, 1942) was an American actress who […]
1939 Schlörwagen, the Concept Car That Never Made It
This post was originally published on this siteThe Schlörwagen (nicknamed “Göttinger Egg” or “Pillbug”) was a prototype aerodynamic rear-engine passenger vehicle developed by Karl Schlör […]
Gorgeous Photos of Classic Beauties in the 1920s and ’30s Taken by Hal Phyfe
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1892 as Herold Rodney Eaton Phyfe in Nice, France, Hal Phyfe was the great grandson of Duncan […]
Road Safety Series in Sydney Streets, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteA shocking rise in road fatalities prompted the NRMA (formerly National Roads and Motorists’ Association) to launch new […]
Incredible Photos of Life During the Great Depression Taken by Lewis Hine
This post was originally published on this siteLewis Wickes Hine (September 26, 1874 Oshkosh, Wisconsin– November 3, 1940) was an American sociologist and photographer. Hine […]
35 Vintage Photos of Grace Bradley in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913 in Brooklyn, New York, American actress Grace Bradley made her Broadway debut at New York’s Hammerstein […]
Guard Prevents Lipstick Smears, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteA tiny device which slips between the lips effectively prevents lipstick from making smears while actresses try on […]