“Pure White” Asbestos Fireproof Snow
This post was originally published on this siteAlthough labeled as “Pure White” Snow, the highly fibrous material inside this vintage carton is actually beige; reflecting […]
1950s
María Félix: One of the Most Beautiful Actresses of Mexican Cinema
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1914 in Álamos, Sonora, Mexican actress and singer María Félix made her first appearance in the “White […]
Gorgeous Photos of Enrica Soma in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1929 in Manhattan, New York, Enrica Soma, sometimes known as “Ricki” or “Ricky”, was an Italian-American ballerina […]
25 Vintage Color Photos of Colombia in 1959
This post was originally published on this siteColombia is a country in South America. It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Venezuela […]
Photos of Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell at Their Imprint Ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in 1953
This post was originally published on this siteAs part of publicity for the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes which was soon to be released, Marilyn, along […]
The Kings of Hollywood, 1957
This post was originally published on this siteSlim Aaron’s most celebrated image was shot on New Year’s Eve of 1957 in the Crown Room at […]
Around the World in the 1950s and 1960s in Kodachrome
This post was originally published on this siteMartin Karplus (born March 15, 1930) is an Austrian and American theoretical chemist. He is the Director of […]
Amazing Photos of the 1954 Ford FX-Atmos
This post was originally published on this siteDream cars from the early 1950s borrowed heavily from jet aircraft styling, like the futuristic Ford FX-Atmos. Appearing […]
A Look Back at Stephen Sondheim Through the Years
This post was originally published on this siteStephen Sondheim, the award-winning composer-lyricist who was said to have reinvented the American musical, has died at the […]
Leontyne Price: The First African American Soprano to Achieve International Reputation
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1927 in Laurel, Mississippi, American soprano Leontyne Price attended Central State University and then Juilliard, where she […]
Stunning Fashion Photography in the 1950s by Roger Prigent
This post was originally published on this siteA student of Richard Avedon, Roger Prigent first came to the United States from France shortly after the […]
35 Handsome Portrait Photos of Stephen Boyd in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1931 as William Millar in Glengormley, County Antrim, Northern Irish actor Stephen Boyd appeared in some 60 […]
A Must for Every Kitchen? Spaghetti Aid, ca. 1955
This post was originally published on this siteImagine trying to eat Sunday dinner with this contraption. Devised by amateur American inventor Russell E. Oakes in […]
Photos of Ava Gardner During the Filming of ‘Bhowani Junction’ (1956)
This post was originally published on this siteBhowani Junction is a 1956 film adaptation of the 1954 novel Bhowani Junction by John Masters made by […]
Stunning Black-and-White Photos of Sophia Loren in the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteEvery time she graces the festival, Italian screen star Sophia Loren has always received hearty welcomes to the […]
35 Charming Photos of ’50s Ladies in Dresses
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the 1950s, women wore dresses like we wear t-shirts and jeans today. A 1950s dress was a […]
Amazing Photos of the Royal Air Force During the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom’s air and space force. It was formed towards the […]
Awkward Vintage Photos of 30 Classic Hollywood Stars Posing With Turkeys
This post was originally published on this siteReady for Thanksgiving? Get in the spirit with Hollywood stars and turkeys! Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday […]
A Great Dane Holds the Lead of Its Smaller Companion as They Wait at the Side of a Road, 1954
This post was originally published on this siteA Great Dane holds the lead of its smaller companion as they wait at the side of a […]
35 Handsome Photos of Michael Landon in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1936 Eugene Maurice Orowitz in Forest Hills, a neighborhood of Queens, New York, American actor and filmmaker […]
Gorgeous Photos of Marilyn Monroe Wearing a Gold Lamé Dress, 1953
This post was originally published on this siteThese gorgeous photos of Marilyn Monroe were taken by Gene Kornman. She wore a gold lamé dress designed […]
40 Beautiful Photos of ’50s Couples in Their Prom Outfits
This post was originally published on this siteAs Americans gained more money and leisure time in the 1950s, proms became more extravagant and elaborate, bearing […]
Charming Vintage Photos of ’50s Shoe Styles
This post was originally published on this siteFashion in the 1950s brought the world out of the conservative war years and into the dazzling ’50s. […]
30 Stunning Black and White Portraits of Grace Kelly in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteGrace Kelly rose to fame as a leading Hollywood actress following her prominent role in High Noon. Along […]
American Classic Bombshell: Fabulous Photos of Jan Sterling in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1921 in New York City, American actress Jan Sterling made her film debut in Tycoon (1947), and […]