Beautiful Photos of the 1953 Studebaker Commander Starliner
This post was originally published on this siteIntroduced as a 1953 model, the new Studebakers again stunned onlookers and competitors with its radical styling. The […]
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10 Vintage Christmas Tree Recipes of Yore We’re Glad Haven’t Made a Comeback
This post was originally published on this siteThe holidays are a great time for tradition, and the perfect time to serve those family recipes passed […]
30 Wonderful Large Letter Greetings Postcards From Between the 1930s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe heyday of large letter postcards was the 1930s through the 1950s, which is considered the linen era […]
Fascinating Vintage Photos of People Dancing at the Savoy Ballroom
This post was originally published on this siteThe Savoy Ballroom was a large ballroom for music and public dancing located at 596 Lenox Avenue, between […]
30 Vintage Photos Show What Kids Used to Do For Fun in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteFor contemporary children, it may be difficult to imagine kids having fun in the 1950s. Not only were […]
Snegovik: 25 Adorable Soviet Snowman Christmas Cards From the Mid 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteSnegovik (Russian: Снегови́к) means a “snowman”, a sculpture of a human figure made of (wet) snow in thaw […]
Beautiful Photos of Grace Kelly at the 27th Annual Academy Awards, 1955
This post was originally published on this siteThe Country Girl is a 1954 American drama film written and directed by George Seaton and starring Bing […]
30 Found Photos Show How Americans Celebrated Christmas in the Mid-Century
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas in the United States during the post-war years (1946–1964) reflected a period of peace, productivity, and prosperity. […]
Sarah Vaughan: One of the Most Wondrous Voices of the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1924 in Newark, New Jersey, American jazz singer Sarah Vaughan grew up with a love of music […]
Stunning Black and White Photos of New York by André Kertész
This post was originally published on this siteAndré Kertész (1894 – 1985), born Andor Kertész, was a Hungarian-born photographer known for his groundbreaking contributions to […]
16 Amazing Vintage Festive Hairdos for Christmas From the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteChristmas coifs are catching the season’s sparkle. Make your repertoire merrier with sleight-of-hairpiece magic to create different looks […]
Portrait Photos of Peter Falk From Between the 1950s and ‘70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1927 in The Bronx, New York City, American actor Peter Falk is best known for his role […]
Beautiful Vintage Postcards of International Airports Around the World
This post was originally published on this siteIn August 1919, Hounslow Heath Aerodrome, in London, England, was the first airport to operate scheduled international commercial […]
30 Vintage Photos of People Posing With Studebaker Cars
This post was originally published on this siteStudebaker was an American wagon and automobile manufacturer based in South Bend, Indiana. Founded in 1852 and incorporated […]
Over Fifty Years, the V-Shaped Three-Point Safety Belt From Volvo Saved Well Over One Million Lives
This post was originally published on this siteThere is a saying that the simplest is often the best. However, it was only towards the end […]
45 Beautiful Photos of Inger Stevens in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1934 as Ingrid Stensland in Stockholm, Swedish–American actress Inger Stevens ran away from home to Kansas City, […]
Fascinating Photos of Les Halles in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteLes Halles was Paris’ central fresh food market. In the 1850s, Victor Baltard designed the famous glass and […]
25 Rare and Adorable Childhood Photos of Jim Morrison in the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteJames Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer, poet and songwriter who […]
30 Beautiful Vintage Postcards That Show Interior of America Cocktail Lounges From the Mid-Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the days before email and indoor smoking bans, urban and suburban restaurant “cocktail lounges” were common sights […]
Swedish Blonde Beauty: Gorgeous Photos of May Britt in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1933 in Lidingö, Swedish actress May Britt made her film debut in Le Infideli in 1952. In […]
Remember the Candle Salad, a Vintage Holiday Recipe That Make You Blush!
This post was originally published on this siteYour eyes do not deceive you. This is not some naughty bachelorette party dessert; it is a vintage […]
In the 1950s, Elvis Presley’s Manager Sold ‘I Hate Elvis’ Buttons to Profit From Haters
This post was originally published on this siteColonel Tom Parker (1909–1997) was a Dutch-born musical entrepreneur who was the manager of Elvis Presley. He discovered […]
Beautiful Fashion Photography in the 1950s and ’60s by Sante Forlano
This post was originally published on this siteSante Forlano, a fashion photographer whose work was well known in national women’s magazines, died of a heart […]
Highway Hi-Fi: Vintage Photographs of a Time When Cars Had Vinyl Record Players
This post was originally published on this siteThe thought of an in car record player seems almost laughable today, and yet when they came out […]
No Spare Bedroom Needed: 20 Wonderful Hide-a-Bed Sofa Ads by Simmons From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Hide-A-Bed was introduced in April 1940, and the innovative fold-out sleeper sofa was another in a long […]