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, […]
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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 […]
The Queen of Fox: 36 Stunning Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Alice Faye in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteAlice Faye (born Alice Jeanne Leppert; May 5, 1915 – May 9, 1998) was a major Hollywood musical […]
Mongol Princess Nirgidma of Torghut With Her Hunting Eagle, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1932, a powerful and graceful moment was captured by photographer Maynard Owen Williams for The National Geographic […]
In the 1930s, Robert E. Cornish Constructed a Bizarre Tilting Table to Reverse Death
This post was originally published on this siteBorn Robert Edwin Cornish on December 21, 1903, in California (often associated with San Francisco or Berkeley), Cornish […]
Raquel Torres: The Exotic Muse of Early Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteRaquel Torres (1908–1987) was a captivating Mexican-American actress who radiated a unique, exotic charm during the late silent […]
56 Amazing Photographs Capture Everyday Life in Ohio in 1938
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1938, Ben Shahn traveled through Central Ohio as a photographer for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). His […]
Savely Sorin: The Painter of Aristocratic Grace
This post was originally published on this siteSavely Sorin (1878–1953) was a master of the portrait whose work bridged the gap between the refined traditions […]
Vintage Postcards of Leila Hyams in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteLeila Hyams (1905–1977) was a popular American actress, model, and former vaudevillian who thrived in Hollywood during the […]
Tilly Losch: The Fluid Grace of the Jazz Age
This post was originally published on this siteTilly Losch (1903–1975) was a mesmerizing Austrian-born dancer, actress, and painter who epitomized the avant-garde glamour of the […]
30 Amazing Photographs From the Set of “A Night at the Opera” (1935)
This post was originally published on this siteReleased in November 1935, A Night at the Opera is widely considered one of the Marx Brothers’ greatest […]
Chéri Hérouard: The Architect of Parisian Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteChéri Hérouard (1881–1961) was a prolific French illustrator who became a defining figure of the “Golden Age” of […]
40 Vintage Postcards of Camilla Horn From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteCamilla Horn (April 25, 1903 – August 14, 1996) was a prominent German dancer and film star who […]