On February 21, 1958, the Peace Symbol Design Was Completed by Gerald Holtom
This post was originally published on this siteThe symbol now known internationally as the “peace symbol” or “peace sign”, or alternatively as the nuclear disarmament […]
1950s
Handsome Portrait Photos of John Ericson in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1926 as Joachim Alexander Ottokar Meibes in Düsseldorf, Germany, German-American actor John Ericson made a number of […]
Shirley Bassey: One of the Most Popular Female Vocalists in Britain
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1937 in Cardiff, Welsh singer Shirley Bassey began performing as a teenager in 1953. In 1959, she […]
40 Gorgeous Photos of American Actress Vera Miles in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1929 in Boise City, Oklahoma, American actress Vera Miles moved to Los Angeles in 1950 and landed […]
Miss Atomic Energy Competition, circa 1955
This post was originally published on this siteThroughout the 1950s, during the Cold War, the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) developed atomic energy projects […]
Vintage Photos of People Sitting on the Couches in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s were a decade filled with exuberance, radiating a positive outlook from the United States triumphant post-war […]
22 Strange Asian-Themed Valentine’s Day Cards From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteValentine’s Day traces its roots back to the ancient Roman fertility festival, Lupercalia, and to legends about St. […]
Fascinating Vintage Pictures of Post-War London in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing pictures were taken by Allan Hailstone on various visits to London in the 1950s, back when […]
Amazing Color Photos of African-American Life in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s were a decade marked by the post-World War II boom, the dawn of the Cold War […]
30 Vintage Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Tina Louise in the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteTina Louise (February 11, 1934) is an American actress best known for playing movie star Ginger Grant in […]
Beautiful Hair-dos Created by the Nation’s Top Stylists, 1958
This post was originally published on this siteThe stylists and styling salons represented here are fashion leaders. All of these hair-dos were selected for their […]
Women Who Smoke Pipes – Jet Magazine, October 7, 1954
This post was originally published on this sitePipe-smoking for women – a quaint habit once limited to grandma and her corncob – has ballooned into […]
40 Vintage Portrait Photos of Jack Palance in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1919 as Volodymyr Palahniuk in Lattimer Mines, Pennsylvania, American actor Jack Palance served in the United States […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Joyce Taylor in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1937 in Taylorville, Illinois, American actress Joyce Taylor sang in amateur shows at age 10 and turned […]
John G. Zimmerman: American in Black and White
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1952, renowned American photographer John G. Zimmerman moved to Atlanta. During his time there he shot a […]
Baby Pushed by Elephant, circa 1956
This post was originally published on this siteIn this photo from LIFE magazine, Kam the elephant is pushing Yvonne Kruse in her pram in London, […]
33 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Paris in 1955
This post was originally published on this siteThese amazing pictures were taken by Allan Hailstone and his father during their trip together to the French […]
Miss Muscle Beach of 1952
This post was originally published on this siteWinner Beverly Jocher, two finalists and two participants in the Miss Muscle Beach of 1952 contest before spectators […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of Barbara Hale in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1922 in DeKalb, Illinois, American actress Barbara Hale moved to Hollywood in 1943, and under contract to […]
Beautiful Photos of the Ferrari 166 S
This post was originally published on this siteThe Ferrari 166 S was a sports racing car built by Ferrari between 1948 and 1953, an evolution […]
Now It’s Cactus Queen!
This post was originally published on this siteSome beauty queens really have it rough—particularly Eve Meyer. “I’m sitting on pins and needles,” she said, “since […]
Facial Exercises With Eight Basic Face Types From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteJust as they sound, facial exercises are specific movements made with the muscles of the face to tone […]
Beautiful Photos of Marilyn Monroe During the Filming of ‘The Asphalt Jungle’ (1950)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Asphalt Jungle is a 1950 American film noir heist film directed by John Huston. Based on the […]
We’re Thankful These Vintage Hellmann’s Mayonnaise Recipes Went Away!
This post was originally published on this siteWhen it comes to mayonnaise, people have strong feelings. Some of you can’t stomach the mere thought of […]
30 Portrait Photos of Jack Carson in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1910 in Carman, Manitoba, Canadian-American actor Jack Carson initially landed bit roles at RKO Radio Pictures in […]