Goalkeeper Sam Bartram Standing Alone on the Pitch, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteOn Christmas Day, 1937, Charlton Athletic were playing Chelsea at The Valley (Charlton’s home ground) in London. Partway […]
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Einar Nerman: The Elegant Swedish Illustrator
This post was originally published on this siteEinar Nerman (1888–1983) was a highly acclaimed Swedish artist and illustrator known for his elegant, distinctive Art Deco […]
The Story of Joe Arridy, the Happiest Prisoner on Death Row
This post was originally published on this siteThe story of Joe Arridy is a tragic case of a man with severe intellectual disabilities who was […]
1935 Lagonda Rapier Sports Special: One of the Most Spirited British Sports Cars of the Interwar Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1935 Lagonda Rapier Sports Special represents a highly sought-after chapter in Lagonda’s history, born from a period […]
Meccano Magazine: The Voice of Engineering Enthusiasts
This post was originally published on this siteMeccano Magazine was a highly influential British monthly publication that ran from 1916 until 1982, serving as an […]
Amazing Photographs of People Posing With Giant Sponges in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, “giant sponges” were primarily a focus of the lucrative commercial sponge industry, particularly […]
45 Snapshots of People Having Fun at the Beach From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, people at the beach adhered to strict social norms of modesty and decorum, […]
Beautiful Portraits of Jean Harlow From ‘The Girl from Missouri’ (1934)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Girl from Missouri is a sassy, pre-Code comedy-drama film released in 1934, starring the iconic Jean Harlow […]
Funny Photos of Classic Hollywood Stars Walking Turkey
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Golden Age of Hollywood, it was a common publicity stunt for movie studios to stage seasonal […]
30 Beautiful Portraits of Romanian Wedding Couples in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1920s and ’30s marked a fascinating period of transition for Romanian wedding couples, as the burgeoning modernization […]
Nan Grey: A Graceful Star of 1930s Hollywood
This post was originally published on this siteBorn Esmée Nanette Grey in Houston, Texas, American actress Nan Grey (1918–1993) rose to prominence during Hollywood’s Golden […]
Rare Color Photos of Vietnam in the Early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteW. Robert Moore (1899–1968), a leading photographer and staff writer for National Geographic Magazine, provided a groundbreaking visual […]
The Original Blonde Bombshell: 30 Stunning Portraits of Jean Harlow in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteJean Harlow (1911–1937) was an American actress and cultural icon who rose to fame in the early 1930s, […]
35 Vintage Cover Photos of Modern Mechanix Magazine in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteModern Mechanix was an influential American monthly magazine launched in 1928 by Fawcett Publications to compete with established […]
1930 Austin Seven Saloon: The Car That Put Britain on Wheels
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1930 Austin Seven Saloon stands as one of the most iconic examples of early British motoring — […]
Before Commercial Airplanes Were Pressurized, Passengers Required Oxygen Masks at High Altitudes
This post was originally published on this siteBefore pressurized cabins changed aviation forever, flying high was a serious and risky business. In the 1930s, commercial […]
Coal Miner’s Bath, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1930s England, miners typically bathed at home in a basin of hot water, often with a woman […]
The King of the Cowboys: 30 Portraits of a Young Roy Rogers in the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteRoy Rogers (born Leonard Franklin Slye; November 5, 1911 – July 6, 1998) was an American singer, actor, […]
Rare Photos of a Very Young Vivien Leigh in the 1920s and Early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteVivien Leigh was born Vivian Mary Hartley on November 5, 1913, in Darjeeling, British India. Her father was […]
Mary Astor: The Enigmatic Star of Hollywood’s Golden Age
This post was originally published on this siteMary Astor was an American actress whose remarkable career spanned from the silent era of the 1920s to […]
1932 Delage D8 S Roadster: A Masterpiece of French Elegance and Art Deco Design
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1932 Delage D8 S Roadster stands as a masterpiece of early 20th-century automotive elegance — a perfect […]
Amazing Vintage Photographs of People Making Apple Butter in the United States From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this site Apple butter is a concentrated form of apple sauce. It’s made by slow cooking peeled and cored […]
Tourists Take Tea Atop the Great Pyramid, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries, before stringent protective measures were implemented by the Egyptian government, […]
Amazing Portraits of Elsa Lanchester as the Bride in “Bride of Frankenstein” (1935)
This post was originally published on this siteBride of Frankenstein is a 1935 American Gothic science fiction horror film, and the first sequel to Universal […]
Portraits of Anne Parsons, Countess of Rosse Wearing the Rosse Emerald and Diamond Parure, ca. 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteAnne Parsons, Countess of Rosse (née Messel, previously Armstrong-Jones; February 8 1902, Paddington – July 3, 1992, Sussex), […]