Cool Vintage Photos of Women Posing With Their Motorcycles
This post was originally published on this siteThe history of the motorcycle begins in the second half of the 19th century. Motorcycles are descended from […]
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Speedy Motor-Cycle Car Runs on Two Wheels, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteWhether it’s a car or a motor cycle would be hard to say, but the inventor of this […]
40 Incredible Colorized Photos Show What Life of the U.S. Looked Like in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Great Depression was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world, lasting from 1929 […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of British Actress Sari Maritzain the early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1910 as Dora Patricia Detring-Nathan in Tianjin, China, British actress Sari Maritza entered films in 1930 and […]
‘L’ultra-meuble’ by Kurt Seligmann, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteKurt Seligmann’s ‘L’ultra-meuble’, a stool made of four realistic legs wearing high-heeled shoes joined above the bent knees […]
In 1930 the Indiana Bell Building Was Rotated 90°, No One Inside Felt It Move!
This post was originally published on this siteThe Central Union Telephone Company built a headquarters building on the corner of Meridian and New York Streets, […]
Special License Plates Tag Careless Drivers With Skulls in Memphis, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1939, special license plates for traffic violators are being considered as a safety measure by Cliff Davis, […]
40 Gorgeous Photos of Maureen O’Sullivan in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland, Irish-American actress Maureen O’Sullivan signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1932. […]
30 Fabulous Photos Show the ’30s Bridesmaid Styles
This post was originally published on this siteMost 1930s fashion was taking inspiration from the silver screen. The 1930s dresses are all about glamor. And wedding […]
35 Beautiful Photos of Dolly Haas in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1910 in Hamburg, German-American actress and singer Dolly Haas had her debut as a professional actress in […]
Amazing Portrait Photography in the Early 20th Century by Dora Kallmus
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1881 in Vienna, Austrian fashion and portrait photographer Dora Kallmus became interested in the photography field while […]
Norwegian Classic Beauty: 40 Glamorous Photos of Vera Zorina in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1917 as Eva Brigitta Hartwig in Berlin and brought up in Kristiansund, Vera Zorina was a Norwegian […]
34 Rare and Amazing Childhood Photos of Prince Philip During the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteQueen Elizabeth’s husband Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, has died Friday at the age of 99. “It […]
Auto Seat Gives Infant Comfort, 1936
This post was originally published on this siteWhen the very young members of the younger generation go motoring they may now ride in comfort, thanks […]
30 Lovely Photos of Freddie Bartholomew as a Kid in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn in 1924 in Harlesden, London, English-American actor Freddie Bartholomew was a precocious actor and was reciting and […]
Garden Shoes From Tires, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteMuddy feed is the biggest woe of the lady gardener. But in 1937, one English woman solved the […]
Skater Performing on a Tiny Ice Rink in Store Window, New York City, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteWhat is said to be the world’s smallest ice-skating rink was constructed in a display window of a […]
The “Tennessee Nightingale”: 40 Glamorous Photos of Grace Moore in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1898 in Cocke County, Tennessee, American operatic soprano and actress Grace Moore had her first Broadway appearance […]
Lancia Autoalveare, 1932 Triple-Decker Luxury Bus Which Ran From Rome to Tivoli
This post was originally published on this siteBuilt in 1932, the first real triple-decker bus, Lancia Autoalveare, was made in Italy. While not much is […]
Beautiful Photos of American Actress Claire Luce in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1903 in Syracuse, New York, American actress, dancer and singer Claire Luce starred in many Broadway plays […]
Mesmerizing Black-and-White Portraits of Anna May Wong in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteAnna May Wong (born Wong Liu Tsong) was an American actress, considered to be the first Chinese American […]
33 Vintage Photos of Women’s Beachwear Styles in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteWhile the 1920s started the trend for leisure activities like swimming, it was economic changes in the 1930s […]
Housed in the Henry Ford Museum, Here’s the Test Tube Said to Hold Thomas Edison’s Last Breath
This post was originally published on this siteHenry Ford considered Thomas Edison his personal hero and friend. Did his admiration for Edison provoke the admittedly […]
Pictures of Charlotte Greenwood Performing Her Signature High Kicks
This post was originally published on this siteCharlotte Greenwood (June 25, 1890 – December 28, 1977) was an American actress and dancer. Born in Philadelphia, […]
Jackie Cooper: The First Child Actor to Receive an Oscar Nomination
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1922 in Los Angeles, California, American actor Jackie Cooper first appeared in films as an extra with […]