Kangaroo Jumps Rebound Shoes From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteKangaroo jumps (or rebound/jumping shoes, also called “moon shoes” or spring-heel shoes) from the 1930s era refer to […]
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26 Amazing Photographs of Ginger Rogers Playing Tennis From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAcademy Award-winning actress and dancer Ginger Rogers was a highly accomplished tennis player who took the sport seriously […]
36 Stunning Photos of Maria Matray aka Maria Solveg in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteMaria Matray (born Maria Charlotte Stern, July 14, 1907 – October 30, 1993), also known by her stage […]
20 Publicity Photos of Annabella From the Set of “Suez” (1938)
This post was originally published on this siteThe production of 20th Century Fox’s romantic historical epic Suez (1938) is legendary in classic Hollywood lore. For […]
Rare Color Slides of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco
This post was originally published on this siteThese rare color slides offer a vibrant and fascinating glimpse into the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, one […]
30 Breathtaking Vintage Covers of Flying Aces Magazine From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteFlying Aces was one of the most popular and influential pulp magazines dedicated to aviation adventure during the […]
1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta: Italian Pre-War Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Sport Berlinetta is one of the most elegant and desirable pre-war Italian […]
Adorable Childhood Photos of Nancy Reagan From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteNancy Reagan’s childhood was essentially a tale of two very different worlds: an early period marked by separation […]
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 […]
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 […]