Fabulous Photos of Vanessa Brown in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1928 as Smylla Brind in Vienna, Austria, Austrian-American actress Vanessa Brown had an IQ of 165 led […]
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40 Amazing Cover Photos of Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteLaunched in fall 1941 by Mercury Press, Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine is a bi-monthly American digest size fiction […]
Lovely Vintage Photos of Billie Holiday With Her Chihuahuas
This post was originally published on this siteBillie Holiday kept two chihuahuas. Her first was Chiquita, who would have her nails done in the same […]
Amazing Fashion Illustration by Carl Erickson in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteCarl Erickson (1891–1958) was a fashion illustrator and advertising artist who was well known for his work with […]
Beautiful Scrapbook Photos of Kathleen Hughes in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteAmerican actress Kathleen Hughes was discovered in a Little Theater production in 1948. Signed to a seven-year contract […]
Amazing Photos of the 1948 Fiat 500B Topolino Cabriolet
This post was originally published on this siteFiat’s Topolino enjoyed an impressive run, with over 500,000 units manufactured between 1937 and 1955. Upon its debut, […]
Anne Gwynne: One of the Most Popular Pin-Ups During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1918 as Marguerite Gwynne Trice in Waco, Texas, American actres Anne Gwynne signed a contract with Universal […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Vivian Austin in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1920 as Irene Vivian Coe in Hollywood, California, American actress Vivian Austin played a variety of bit […]
Beautiful Photos of Jennifer Holt in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1920 as Elizabeth Marshall Holt in Hollywood, California, American actress Jennifer Holt had her film singing debut […]
Beautiful Fashion Illustrations by René Gruau in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteCount Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli delle Caminate, professionally known as René Gruau (1909–2004) was a fashion illustrator whose exaggerated […]
Adorable Photographs of Judy Garland With Her Baby Daughter Liza Minnelli in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen it comes to famous mothers and daughters, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli may be one of the […]
Olga San Juan Posing for St. Patrick’s Day in 1945
This post was originally published on this siteOlga San Juan wishing her fans a happy St. Patrick’s Day in 1945: Olga San Juan (March 16, […]
Joseph Binder: One of the Pioneers of the Modern Poster
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1898 in Vienna, Austrian graphic designer and painter Joseph Binder established his own studio, Wiener Graphik, in […]
Dorian Leigh: One of the Earliest Modeling Icons of the Fashion Industry
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1917 in San Antonio, Texas, dark-haired, blue-eyed, 5ft 5in tall, with an hourglass figure and exquisite features, […]
The Story of Fatburger, One of Los Angeles’s Oldest Fast Food Chains, Dating Back to 1947
This post was originally published on this siteWhen you hear the name Fatburger, you automatically think of its juicy and tasty burgers that are freshly […]
30 Vintage Photos Show Young Women’s Styles in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1940s were a time of change and uncertainty, but it was also a period of growth and […]
Wonderful Color Photos Capture People Skiing at Ski Resorts in Switzerland and Austria in 1949-1950
This post was originally published on this siteRobert Capa is synonymous with black and white documentation of conflict, from the Spanish Civil War to World […]
25 Amazing Vintage Photos of Cyd Charisse, the Dancing Star of Hollywood’s Golden Era
This post was originally published on this siteCyd Charisse (March 8, 1922 – June 17, 2008) is one of Hollywood’s greatest dancers best known for […]
Atlantic Convoy of Allied Ships en Route to Great Britain From the U.S, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteRobert Capa’s (1913–1954) reputation as one of history’s most notable photojournalists is well established. Born Endre Ernö Friedmann […]
Women Garage Attendants at Atlantic Refining Company Garages, Philadelphia, 1943
This post was originally published on this sitePetroleum refining is one of the most dominant industries in South Philadelphia. Atlantic Refining Company began business in […]
Gene Autry: The Singing Cowboy
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1907 in Tioga, Texas, American actor, musician, singer, composer, rodeo performer, and baseball team owner Gene Autry […]
Women Gas Station Attendants in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteAugust 8, 1941 – Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania: Wearing smart uniforms, the first group of girl gasoline station attendants […]
25 Vintage Advertisements of Jantzen Swimwear From the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1910, Portland Knitting Company began in downtown Portland, Oregon, with a few hand-knitting machines above a tiny […]
A Gallery of 50 Vintage Portraits of Beautiful Women in Photo Booth From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteA photo booth is a vending machine or modern kiosk that contains an automated, usually coin-operated, camera and […]
45 Beautiful Found Photos of a Mystery American Woman in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1940s saw two distinctive styles in women’s clothing. From the beginning of World War II in 1939 […]