Ella Fitzgerald Photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1940
This post was originally published on this siteCarl Van Vechten (June 17, 1880 – December 21, 1964) was an American writer and artistic photographer who […]
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Fascinating Color Photos of Shirley Temple When She Was Young in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteShirley Temple (April 23, 1928 – February 10, 2014) was an American actress, singer, and dancer who was […]
40 Glamorous Photos of Gloria DeHaven in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1925 in Los Angeles, California, American actress and singer Gloria DeHaven began her career as a child […]
Eye of Tomorrow: French Film From 1947 Predicted Our Addiction to Smartphones in the 21st Century
This post was originally published on this siteTélévision: Oeil de Demain (“Television: Eye of Tomorrow”) predicted that some day in the future everyone would be […]
Times Square During the 1940s Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteTimes Square is a major commercial intersection in central Manhattan at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. […]
20 Fascinating Black and White Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteWhen Elizabeth was born in April 1926, she wasn’t destined for the throne. Her father Albert, known as […]
Strange Ads Featuring Images of Giant Babies Taking Over and Their Mini Mothers for Johnson’s Baby Products, ca. 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThese slightly terrifying ads featuring giant babies and tiny mothers are for Johnson’s Baby Oil & Baby Powder. […]
30 Vintage Portrait Photos of Cornel Wilde in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1912 as Kornél Lajos Weisz in Privigye, Kingdom of Hungary (now Prievidza, Slovakia), Hungarian-American actor Cornel Wilde […]
Weightless Cats: The U.S. Air Force Once Tested Cats in Zero Gravity in 1947
This post was originally published on this siteAfter WWII, the Navy and Air Force began to compete for primacy in the U.S. space program by […]
36 Incredible Then-and-Now Photos Show How Norwich Has Changed From the Norwich Blitz
This post was originally published on this siteThe Norwich Blitz refers to the heavy bombing of Norwich and surrounding area by the German Luftwaffe during […]
Street Fashion in the 1940s Through Intimate Found Photos
This post was originally published on this siteThe Second World War saw the introduction of rationing, resulting in innovative fashion as clothing had to be […]
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. […]
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 […]
30 Glamorous Photos of Ann Savage in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 as born Berniece Maxine Lyon in Columbia, South Carolina, American actress Ann Savage is best remembered […]
Fascinating Photographs of Huguette Sabouret Taken by Jacques Henri Lartigue at the Château de Veyvialle, 1942
This post was originally published on this siteJacques-Henri Lartigue (1894–1986) was born at Courbevoie, France, and he grew up in Paris. His father, a businessman […]
A Collection of Mid-Century Bathrooms From the 1940s for Design Inspiration
This post was originally published on this siteColor is the key word for bathrooms built or remodeled between the World Wars. Ivory and pastel toilets […]
30 Beautiful Photos of American Actress Jeff Donnell in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 in South Windham, Maine, American actress Jeff Donnell was signed to a contract by Columbia Pictures […]
20 Amazing Photos Capture Stores of the U.S. in the Early 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe early 1940s were dominated by World War II and its impact on the United States as well […]
22 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Bette Davis in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBette Davis (April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress with a career spanning more […]
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, […]
35 Handsome Portrait Photos of Alan Ladd in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1913 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, American actor Alan Ladd found success in film in the 1940s and […]
In the 1940s, the Metropolitan Police Was Looking for Good Looking Female Officers, and They Mustn’t Marry!
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s an old advert for the Metropolitan Police recruitment aimed at women with misogynistic overtones that really won’t […]
Vintage Photos Capture People Posing With Their Renault Cars From Between the 1930s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Renault corporation was founded on 25 February 1899 as Société Renault Frères by Louis Renault and his […]
Intimate Photos of Marilyn Monroe During a Lesson With Her Acting Teacher Natasha Lytess in 1948
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 as Natalia Postmann in Berlin, German actress, writer and drama coach Natasha Lytess moved to the […]
30 Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Actresses Posing With Their Beloved Cats
This post was originally published on this siteCats have been at the sides of famous actresses since the very beginning of film. Marie Prevost and […]