Handsome Portrait Photos of George Raft in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1901 in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, American film actor and dancer identified with portrayals of gangsters […]
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40 Vintage Photos Capture Animals at Franklin Park Zoo in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Franklin Park Zoo is a 72 acres (290,000 m2) zoo located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is currently […]
Fascinating Black and White Photos of Life in Britain in 1939
This post was originally published on this siteAfter the German invasion of Poland, The King declared war in September 1939. In preparation for war, Britain […]
15 Vintage Photographs of Bugle Megaphones From the Mid-20 Century
This post was originally published on this siteBugle megaphones were used on military garrisons to help amplify the sound of the bugle. Used in a […]
25 Intimate Pictures of Frida Kahlo at Her Home
This post was originally published on this siteDuring her lifetime, Frida Kahlo intended her home to be turned posthumously into a museum. The Blue House, […]
Bull With Single Horn Is Modern Unicorn in 1936
This post was originally published on this siteWhat might be called a modern unicorn has been produced by Dr. W. F. Dove, University of Maine […]
Airmen Test Asbestos Suits, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteClaimed to provide considerable protection against the danger of flames from an airplane afire in mid-air, asbestos flying […]
30 Vintage Photos of Ladies Wearing Dirndls
This post was originally published on this siteA dirndl is a feminine dress which originated in German-speaking areas of the Alps. It is traditionally worn […]
Car Served as Stamp Album, 1936
This post was originally published on this siteBy making the exterior of his car serve as his album, Ed “600” Hadley of Casper, Wyoming, has […]
Alfred Langevin, the Man Who Could Smoke Through His Eye
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s Alfred Langevin (1885–1974), French-Canadian, aka the “Eye Smoker,” who could smoke a pipe through his eye. In […]
Ride From Perth to Sydney in 22 Days, a Record Tandem Ride From 1933
This post was originally published on this siteOn November 4, 1933, William “Billy” Read and Gordon Jones, members of the Bassendean Midland Cycling Club, left […]
Slide Down Ropes to Safety in New Life Saving Device, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteThat life saving equipment need not be elaborate and expensive effectively to remove people from a burning building […]
Amazing Women’s Hat Fashions From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteHats are head coverings with a crown and usually a brim. They are distinguished from caps that are […]
The Famous Photograph of Madam Gustika Smoking a Pipe With an Extended Mouthpiece for Her Lips, 1930
This post was originally published on this siteMadam Gustika was a performer in a freak show. That fact has come to define her memory, but […]
Wonderful Creations of "America’s Puppet Master" Tony Sarg
This post was originally published on this siteAnthony Frederick Sarg (April 21, 1880 – March 7, 1942), known professionally as Tony Sarg, was a German […]
45 Fascinating Photos Capture Everyday Life of Victoria, Australia in the 1920s and Early ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteVictoria is a state in southeastern Australia. It is the second-smallest state with a land area of 227,444 […]
Stunning Portraits of Bette Davis Taken by George Hurrell in 1939
This post was originally published on this siteGeorge Hurrell was a studio photographer in Hollywood starting in the late 1920s. Created with an 8×10 view […]
45 Vintage Family Photos of BMW Automobiles and Their Owners
This post was originally published on this siteBayerische Motoren Werke AG, commonly referred to as BMW, is a German multinational corporate manufacturer of luxury vehicles […]
Human Billboard, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteAn unemployed Budapest bank clerk, sadly in need of funds, hit upon the idea of using his head […]
Mattress Doubles as Life Raft, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteTaken into the wilds on fishing and boating trips, a new “unsinkable” mattress provides safety as well as […]
In 1934, Fearless Thieves Hit the Top of the Washington Monument and Stole the Lightning Rods
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the fall and winter months of 1934, the Washington Monument was prepped for repairs and cleaning, due […]
32 Lovely Vintage Photographs of Couples From 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 […]
Chariot of 1938 Ben Hur Drawn by Four Motorcycles
This post was originally published on this siteFor the Ben Hur of the motor age, no four-horse team would do. Instead, the charioteer–stunting in a […]
Singer Can Hear Voice as Audience Hears It, 1934
This post was originally published on this siteSo that would-be singers may hear themselves as others hear them, a Los Angeles voice teacher and former […]
Cover Photos of the Picture Post During Its Time
This post was originally published on this sitePicture Post was a photojournalistic magazine published in the United Kingdom from 1938 to 1957. It is considered […]