41 Found Snapshots From the Early 20th Century That May Inspire Photography Today
This post was originally published on this siteFantastic moments in these found snapshots from the early 20th century that may inspire photography today.
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The Womens’ Pipe Smoking Group, ca. 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Womens’ Pipe Smoking Group affectionately known as the WOPS or Borkum Riffs because of the sweet smells […]
The Typical “Femme Fatale” of Early Hollywood Movies: 45 Gorgeous Pics of Lenore Ulric in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteLenore Ulric (1892-1970) was a star of the Broadway stage and Hollywood films of the silent-film and early […]
Adorable Vintage Photographs That Show Special Relationship Between Cats and Marine Soldiers
This post was originally published on this siteSailors and cats have shared a special bond for thousands of years. Cats provided not only companionship that […]
The Amazing Story Behind the Iconic “Migrant Mother” Photograph by Dorothea Lange
This post was originally published on this siteThe photograph that has become known as “Migrant Mother” is one of a series of photographs that Dorothea […]
Story and Vintage Photos of “Olga the Headless Girl” in the Late 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Headless Lady illusion was a popular magic trick performed at sideshows in the 1940s. As the story […]
Old Historic Photographs of Bristol, England during World War Two
This post was originally published on this siteBristol is a city and county in South West England. The district has the 10th-largest population in England. […]
55 Humorous American Postcards of Animals For Valentine’s Day From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThese American postcards of animals for Valentine’s Day from the 1930s and 1940s are so humorous. Hurry Valentine, […]
Gorgeous Portrait Photos of Silent Movie Stars Taken by Max Munn Autrey
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1891 in Dallas, Texas, Max M. Autrey was a still photographer on four films including “Modern Times” […]
35 Cool Snaps of Men Posing With Their Cars in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a cool snap collection that shows men posing next to their cars from the 1930s, some […]
One of the Most Talented Beauties of Hollywood: Glamorous Pictures of Young Jeanette MacDonald in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteJeanette Anna MacDonald (1903-1965) was an American singer and actress best remembered for her musical films of the […]
32 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Finland in World War II
This post was originally published on this siteIn 2013, the Finnish Defence Forces put an archive of 160,000 WWII-era photographs online. The images record the […]
Albert Einstein Riding Bicycle, 1933
This post was originally published on this site “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein […]
35 Vintage Female Mugshots From Between 1910s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThese women’s mug shots are from the Sydney Justice & Police Museum, and they show mugshots at a […]
Lindy Hop: The Dance That Defined the Swing Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe Lindy hop is an American dance which was born in Harlem, New York City in 1928 and […]
The Search for Scarlett: Vintage Portraits of 22 Beautiful Women Who Tested for the Role of Scarlett O’Hara
This post was originally published on this siteCasting for the film proved to be a difficult task and one that was closely followed by the […]
The Best Body in Hollywood: 1931 Photoplay Magazine Article Judges Starlet Measurements
This post was originally published on this siteTo a modern viewer sensitive to body issues, this article from the March 1931 issue of Photoplay seems […]
16 Rare Photos of Lady Iris Mountbatten From Between the 1930s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1920 in Kensington Palace, London, Lady Iris Mountbatten was the only child of Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess […]
Falling & Laughing: A Story Behind a Photo of ‘1930s Teenage Delinquents’
This post was originally published on this siteIt is a rather bizarre feeling to stumble upon a Reddit thread that discusses how hot your late […]
Found Snaps of ‘Ladies and Cars’ That Defined Women’s Fashion in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteWhat did women wear in the 1930s? Just check these glamorous found snapshots to see.
28 Beautiful Portrait Pictures of German Girls in the 1930s and Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThese beautiful portrait pictures show what German girls looked from the 1930s and early 1940s.
29 Adorable Photos of Jacqueline Kennedy When She Was a Child
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1929 in Southampton, New York, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of […]
10 Amazing Vintage Photographs of Istanbul That Depict 1930s Turkey
This post was originally published on this siteIstanbul has one of the richest histories of any city. It is the only city in the world […]
30 Gorgeous Portraits of Georgia O’Keeffe Taken by Alfred Stieglitz From Between the 1910s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteGeorgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz met in 1916, when she paid a visit to 291 to see an […]
22 Lovely Photos That Capture Vintage Dog Shows in the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe first modern dog show, on 28–29 June 1859 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was an added attraction to the annual […]