30 Gorgeous Photos of Barbara Bel Geddes in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1922 in New York City, American actress, artist, and children’s author Barbara Bel Geddes had her career […]
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35 Beautiful Photos Show Wedding Styles of Couples in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1940s was a decade defined by the impact of World War II on every aspect of daily […]
14 Amazing Vintage Portraits of Christine Norden, Britain’s First Post-War Screen Sex Goddess
This post was originally published on this siteBritain’s first notorious post-war sex siren in films, the enticing, green-eyed blonde bombshell Christine Norden (December28, 1924 – […]
Vintage Found Photos of Filling Stations From Between the 1920s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteThe increase in automobile ownership after Henry Ford started to sell automobiles that the middle class could afford […]
40 Stunning Portraits of Hedy Lamarr From Between the Late 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteHedy Lamarr, the woman many critics and fans alike regard as the most beautiful ever to appear in […]
45 Vintage Snaps Show What Life Looked Like in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe World War II had made an impact on American life. Manufacturers began to put more effort into […]
30 Fabulous Photos of Kay Aldridge in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1917 in Tallahassee, Florida, American actress and model Kay Aldridge appeared on the covers of magazines such […]
40 Incredible Photos of Prague After the Liberation in 1945
This post was originally published on this siteThe Prague offensive was the last major military operation of World War II in Europe. The offensive was […]
Fashion Designs by Tina Leser in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteTina Leser was born Christina Wetherill Shillard-Smith on December 12, 1910 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a child Tina […]
Disney Women: 27 Actresses Who Have Been Featured in Disney’s Movies
This post was originally published on this siteWalt Disney’s name will forever be associated with cartoons. But his work can’t be reduced to that field. […]
On October 30, 1945: US Government Announces End of Shoe Rationing
This post was originally published on this siteIn World War II, many things were rationed in various parts of the world, due to production delays, […]
Making Contact Lenses in 1948
This post was originally published on this siteThe process of making contact lenses in 1948 was quite different from today’s methods. The eye was anesthetized, […]
30 Fabulous Photos of American Model Carol McCallson in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteThe daughter of Norwegian immigrants, Carol McCallson (1928-1988) grew up on the West Coast, and started out with […]
30 Vintage Portrait Photos of Van Johnson in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1916 in Newport, Rhode Island, American actor Van Johnson performed at social clubs in Newport while in […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1947 Cisitalia 202 Coupe
This post was originally published on this siteConsorzio Industriale Sportiva Italia (Cisitalia) was one of many small Italian firms that built specialty sports cars on […]
Found Photographs Capture People Posing Opposite Lorelei Rock
This post was originally published on this siteThe Lorelei is a 132-meter-high (433 ft), steep slate rock on the right bank of the River Rhine […]
20 Fascinating Black and White of a Young Joan Fontaine in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteJoan de Beauvoir de Havilland (October 22, 1917 – December 15, 2013), known professionally as Joan Fontaine, was […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of Sigrid Gurie in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 in Brooklyn, New York, American actress Sigrid Gurie arrived in Hollywood in 1936. Film magnate Sam […]
50 Amazing Cover Photos of the Startling Stories Magazine in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteStartling Stories was an American pulp science fiction magazine, published from 1939 to 1955 by publisher Ned Pines’ […]
20 Vintage Halloween Photos From the Mid-20th Century Will Have You Feeling Nostalgic for Days Gone by
This post was originally published on this siteWhether you celebrate All Hallows’ Eve, Samhain or just plain ol’ Halloween, October 31 has been commemorated, one […]
The Story Behind the Iconic Pin-Up Photo of Rita Hayworth for LIFE Magazine in 1941
This post was originally published on this siteIn August 1941, Rita Hayworth was featured in an iconic LIFE photo in which she posed in a […]
Beautiful Photos of the 1942 Plymouth Special Deluxe Convertible Coupe
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1942 Plymouth models began their production run several months before Pearl Harbor triggered the United States’ entry […]
Car Junk Yards From Days Gone By
This post was originally published on this siteCar junk yards, also known as auto salvage yards or scrap yards, have a rich history that spans […]
Adorable Portraits of 6-Year-Old John Lennon
This post was originally published on this siteIn December 1946, John Lennon spent his first Christmas with aunt Mimi and uncle George. They all took […]
Gasproof Canary Carrier, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteCanary birds kept as pets by one Englishwoman would be protected from gas attacks by means of a […]