Huge Typewriter Really Works, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteSo huge that its keys must be operated with the feet, a mammoth typewriter has been placed on […]
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This Amphibian Bicycle Could Travel on Land or Water in Paris, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteA hybrid among vehicles, an amphibian bicycle that could travel on land or water, was demonstrated by its […]
Rifle Barrel Becomes Bugle for Musical Stunt, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteUsing the barrel for a horn, an English musician could play bugle calls on a rifle in 1938. […]
Baby Goes for Car Rides in Homemade Armchair, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteNo conventional sling-type infant’s chair for automobile use would satisfy the baby-son of Lester Bresson, of Torrington, Connecticut, […]
30 Fabulous Photos of Jean Rogers in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1916 as Eleanor Dorothy Lovegren in Belmont, Massachusetts, American actress Jean Rogers won a beauty contest sponsored […]
Table Fits Your Auto, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteHandy for light repasts, a new table could be installed in the back of the car simply by […]
25 Vintage Photos That Defined Men’s Fashion in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1930s were a time of great fashion for men. From stylish suits to casual clothing, the decade […]
20 Extraordinary Vintage Portraits of Clara Bow From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteClara Bow (July 29, 1905 – September 27, 1965) was an American actress who rose to stardom during […]
Stove Pipe Armorplates Legs Against Rattlesnake’s Fangs, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteSomething new in fishing equipment was armor-plated legs, 1933. The armor plate in the case illustrated in the […]
Merry-Go-Round Driven by Hand, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteChildren provide their own power to take an exciting spin on a merry-go-round produced by a Dallas, Texas, […]
Choose Your Flavor in Lipstick, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteLipstick, like gum and soda pop, could be obtained in a choice of flavors to suit the taste […]
Photos of Joan Crawford During the Filming of ‘No More Ladies’ (1935)
This post was originally published on this siteNo More Ladies is a 1935 American romantic comedy film directed by Edward H. Griffith. The film stars […]
Icebox on Wrist to Cool the Whole Body, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1934, Purdue University physicists said the whole body may be kept cool during the hottest weather by […]
Jack Earle of El Paso, One of the World’s Tallest Humans, Stood at 7 Feet, 6.5 Inches
This post was originally published on this siteJack Earle was born Jacob Rheuben Ehrlich on 3 July 1906 in Denver, Colorado, and he died 18 […]
Motorized Trailer Pushes Bicycle, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteAn itinerant knife grinder has devised a “cart-before-the-horse” rig to ease his labors on long-distance bicycle journeys. When […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Jessie Matthews in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1907 in Soho, London, English actress, dancer and singer Jessie Matthews first went on stage in 1919, […]
Vintage Photographs Prove That Ernest Hemingway Was Also a Fanatical Big-game Hunter
This post was originally published on this site Ernest Hemingway (July 21, 1899 – July 2, 1961) is considered one of the most influential writers […]
Lovely Photos of Mitzi Green During the Filming of ‘Love Among the Millionaires’ (1930)
This post was originally published on this siteLove Among the Millionaires is a 1930 American comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle and written by William […]
Growing Grass Turned Roof Into a Lawn, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteCovering a roof with growing grass might seem fantastic to most persons, but Louis Koefoed, an architect of […]
Vintage Portrait Photos of Helen Menken in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1901 in New York City, American actress Helen Menken made her Broadway theatre debut as a teenage […]
Coat and Vest in One Piece, 1931
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s a good way to beat the dry cleaners who charge more for a three piece suit than […]
A Technique Known as “Aerial Smokescreen” Was Employed to Safeguard Ships During Warfare
This post was originally published on this siteThis amazing vintage footage from 1923 shows how early 20th century technology could make a battleship blind to […]
Masks by Man Ray
This post was originally published on this siteMan Ray was born Emmanuel Radnitzky, the eldest child of Russian Jewish immigrants in Pennsylvania. Due to frequent […]
Vintage Photos of Norma Shearer During the Filming of ‘A Free Soul’ (1931)
This post was originally published on this siteA Free Soul is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film that tells the story of an alcoholic San […]
Two Tiny Wheels Keep New Bicycle Upright, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1934, a four-wheeled bicycle which made its appearance in Germany could be mounted easily, even by a […]