1951 Atlas Babycar 2S: A Charming Post-War Microcar
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1951 Atlas Babycar 2S is a fascinating and exceptionally rare microcar that perfectly captures the post-WWII European […]
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35 Glamorous Portraits of Olivia de Havilland in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteDame Olivia Mary de Havilland (July 1, 1916 – July 26, 2020) was a British, American and French […]
Brigitte Bardot: Captivating Beauty on the Set of ‘Doctor at Sea’ (1955)
This post was originally published on this siteLong before she became the ultimate global sex symbol of the 1950s and ’60s, a 20-year-old Brigitte Bardot […]
30 Glamorous Photos of Susan Hayward in Swimsuit in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1940s and 1950s, Academy Award-winning actress Susan Hayward was a prominent Hollywood style icon and a […]
30 Amazing Photographs of Lena Horne Performing on Stage in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteLena Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was one of the most elegant and influential live […]
Pascale Petit: The Sensual Beauty of 1950s–60s European Cinema
This post was originally published on this sitePascale Petit (born 1938) is a French actress who became one of the most alluring and popular stars […]
30 Beautiful Mid-Century Restaurant Postcards From the U.S.
This post was originally published on this siteThe mid-20th century was a golden age for American restaurant advertising, when bold, colorful postcards captured the excitement […]
Antonella Lualdi: The Warm Beauty of Postwar Italian Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteAntonella Lualdi (1931–2023) is an Italian actress who became one of the most beloved and charismatic stars of […]
Jayne Mansfield Photographed Departing by Helicopter to Rotterdam on October 11, 1957
This post was originally published on this siteOn October 11, 1957, Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield made a legendary, highly publicized promotional visit to Rotterdam, Netherlands, […]
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon: The Pinnacle of British Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and […]
Vogue Studio Photography From the Late 1940s and Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteVogue studio photography in the 1940s and 1950s marked a golden age of fashion imagery, transitioning from dramatic, […]
Annette Stroyberg: The Seductive Danish Blonde of 1960s European Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteAnnette Stroyberg (1936–2005) was a Danish actress and model who became one of the most seductive and talked-about […]
Irène Tunc: Elegant Beauty of Postwar European Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteIrène Tunc (1935–1972) was a strikingly beautiful French actress and model who became one of the elegant faces […]
20 Photos of June Lockhart in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, June Lockhart (June 25, 1925 – October 23, 2025) was a talented, versatile actress transitioning […]
30 Adorable Childhood Photos of Carly Simon From the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteCarly Simon (born Carly Elisabeth Simon on June 25, 1943, in New York City) grew up in a […]
Gianna Maria Canale: The Statuesque Beauty of 1950s Italian Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteGianna Maria Canale (1927–2009) was an Italian actress celebrated for her striking, statuesque beauty and commanding screen presence […]
Joan Collins: Stunning On-Set Portraits from ‘Land of the Pharaohs’ (1955)
This post was originally published on this siteLong before she became the definitive television villainess of the 1980s, a 21-year-old Joan Collins took Hollywood by […]
Jean Louis: Master of Hollywood Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteJean Louis (1907–1997) was a legendary French-born American costume designer who became one of the most influential figures […]
Beautiful June Carter Photographed by Yale Joel in Nashville, 1956
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1956, LIFE photographer Yale Joel captured a series of iconic, intimate photographs of country music star June […]
Jacqueline Sassard: The Delicate Grace of Postwar European Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteThough born in France, Jacqueline Sassard (1940–2021) achieved her greatest cinematic triumphs under the warm sun of Italian […]
1953 Glasspar G2 Roadster: America’s Fiberglass Pioneer
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1953 Glasspar G2 Roadster was one of the earliest and most influential American fiberglass sports cars. Designed […]
A Gallery of 50 Wonderful Color Photos of Jane Russell in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, Jane Russell (June 21, 1921 – February 28, 2011) was at the absolute peak of […]
Anna Maria Ferrero: The Delicate Beauty of Mid-Century Italian Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteAnna Maria Ferrero (1934–2018) was a delicate and enchanting Italian actress who shone brightly in the 1950s and […]
Jayne Mansfield Visiting Camp Casey in Korea, 1957
This post was originally published on this siteIn late 1957, Jayne Mansfield took a USO-style break from her filming schedules to tour US military bases […]
Irving Penn’s Timeless Vogue Covers of the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIrving Penn was one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, and his work for Vogue magazine […]