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 […]
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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 […]
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs That Document Everyday Life in Mexico From the Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteAgustín Víctor Casasola (1874-1928), others cite: (1874-1938) was a Mexican photographer and partial founder of the Mexican Association […]
Before the Blitz: 49 Snapshots That Show Everyday Life of England in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Blitz was a German bombing offensive against Britain in 1940 and 1941, during the Second World War. […]
30 Amazing Vintage Photographs That Capture Scenes of Times Square From Between the 1930s and 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteFormerly known as Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed in 1904 after The New York Times moved its […]
Coal miner in his home in Sessa Hill, Scotts Run, West Virginia, 1937
This post was originally published on this siteThis picture was taken at the natural supper hour, 19 March 1937. The man is a mine mechanic […]
Vintage Stereo Photographs Taken by Hitler’s Personal Photographer Depicting the German Invasion of Poland in 1939
This post was originally published on this siteThese vintage stereographs, excerpted from the album Die Soldaten des Führers im Felde (Adolf Hitler’s Soldiers in the […]
Everyday Life of Cincinnati in the Late 1930s Through Nelson Ronsheim’s Lens
This post was originally published on this siteNelson Ronsheim (1905-1981) attended the Cincinnati Art Academy when still in elementary school, perhaps the youngest student ever […]
28 Incredible Vintage Photographs of Troops Celebrating the Holidays During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas is a time when normal routine is suspended for many people – and so it was in […]
45 Amazing Photos of Pennsylvania Weddings From Between the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThese glass negatives from Gordon Morales are wedding photos that were captured in the Lehighton, Packerton and Jim […]
18 Elegant Glass Plate Negatives of Ladies in Dresses From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this site What did women wear in the 1930s? The fashion of the thirties is usually overshadowed by the […]
Alice in Hollywoodland, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteCome with Alice and the Mad Hatter on a tour among the strange sights you’ll see on the […]
Behind the Scenes at the Cabaret: Intimate and Candid Vintage Photographs of Burlesque Dancers From the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteMargaret Bourke-White’s extensive and diverse career captured many historic moments. In the male-dominated world of early twentieth century […]
Sexy Bellhops: Rare Publicity Photographs of Edna Mae Jones and Vivian Faulkner for “Hips, Hips, Hooray!” (1934)
This post was originally published on this siteHips, Hips, Hooray! is a 1934 American Pre-Code slapstick comedy film starring Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Ruth Etting, […]
El Monte’s Wild Past: Incredible Vintage Photographs Capture Inside Gay’s Lion Farm in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteFrom 1925 to 1942 El Monte was home to Gay’s Lion Farm, which was established by former circus […]
Amazing Vintage Portrait Photos Depict Women’s Hairstyles of the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, the major trends for hairstyles were all about waves. With a softer look than the […]
Before Color Was Common in Photography, These Color Photos of the Netherlands From 100 Years Ago Are Gorgeous!
This post was originally published on this siteWith photos from the past you automatically think about black and white. Even in our own childhood, almost […]
27 Glamorous Photos That Show Hollywood Beauties in Wedding Dresses in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1930s was the golden age for women’s fashion. Wedding dresses in this era were also glamorous. Sleek […]
Rare Photos of Martin Laurello, the Man Who Could Turn His Head Around Backwards
This post was originally published on this siteMartin Joe Laurello (1885-1955), aka “The Man with the Revolving Head,” “The Human Owl,” or “Bobby, The Boy […]
Ghosts, Monstrous Faces and Strange Creatures: The Eerie Beauty of Bad Vintage Photographs
This post was originally published on this site“Bad” photographs, that is pictures poorly framed, blurred by movement, or over exposed by light, are sometimes like […]
14 Historical Photos That Show the Evolution of Television From the 1920s Through the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteDespite its status as a device that defines the modern age, the television has its roots in the […]
Vintage Casts Portrait Photos From Tod Browning’s 1932 Cult Classic ‘Freaks’
This post was originally published on this siteFreaks has earned its place in history as one of the all-time great cult films, though it wasn’t […]
The Revolver Camera: A Colt 38 Carrying a Small Camera That Automatically Takes a Picture When You Pull the Trigger
This post was originally published on this sitePull the trigger. Snap a picture. The revolver camera is old, but not as odd as one might […]
Funny Vintage Photographs of “Just Married” Wedding Cars From the Past
This post was originally published on this siteThe writing of words on one of the most American of objects—the car—to commemorate the wedding ritual is […]
64 Glamorous Portrait Photos of Ziegfeld Girls by Alfred Cheney Johnston From the Late 1910s to Early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteAlfred Cheney Johnston (1885-1971) was a New York City-based photographer known for his portraits of Ziegfeld Follies showgirls […]