Birth of the Pearl (1903)
This post was originally published on this siteFilmed on June 14, 1901 on the rooftop of the Biograph New York City studio and released in […]
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A Gallery of 50 Vintage Portraits of Beautiful Women in Photo Booth From Between the 1920s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteA photo booth is a vending machine or modern kiosk that contains an automated, usually coin-operated, camera and […]
Curls and Ringlets: Popular Hairstyles For Victorian Women in the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteCurls and ringlets were both common and incredibly popular among women during the Victorian Era. At first, these […]
30 School Portrait Photos That Defined Hairstyles of ’60s Teenage Girls
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, hair became a statement, not just a style. Traditional hair, makeup, and clothing trends fell […]
The Story of Karl Nessler, the Inventor of the Permanent Wave
This post was originally published on this siteThroughout history, women have dressed their hair using pins, clips, and other accessories both for fashion and for […]
Sophia Loren, Yvonne de Carlo, and Gina Lollobrigida at the Ball of Stars at the Berlin Film Festival in 1954
This post was originally published on this siteGina Lollobrigida refused to have her photo taken with Sophia Loren, it was only resolved when Yvonne de […]
Photoshoot of Kate Pierson and Cindy Wilson of The B52’s With Their Beehive Hairdos in 1980
This post was originally published on this siteStraddling the line between of New Wave and punk, The B-52’s sound is a striking mix of melodic […]
Hairdressing Par Excellence, 1926
This post was originally published on this siteThe International Exposition of Hairdressing and Beauty Culture in Toronto showed off the latest in attire an coiffures, […]
36 Vintage Snaps Capture Beautiful Ladies With Sexy Legs
This post was originally published on this siteLegs are, along with the eyes, the core of feminine sensuality. Not sexuality, that’s boobs, butt and the […]
Some Beautiful Black and White Portraits of Female Factory Workers in World War II
This post was originally published on this siteThe character of “Rosie the Riveter” as feminist symbol, World War II icon and mid-century heroine is ingrained […]
Sensualità: A Gallery of 50 Wonderful Vintage Italian Pin-Up Postcards From the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this sitePin-up art refers to such mediums as paintings, drawings, and illustrations that feature women—glamour girls, models, and actresses. […]
20 Vintage Portraits of Goldie Hawn With Her Iconic Short Hairstyle in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteGoldie Hawn has beautiful long hair nowadays but in the 1960s she had a pageboy cut that changed […]
40 Studio Portrait Photos Defined Women’s Hairstyles in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteHairstyles in the 1940s were fuller and longer than those of the 1930s and hair was cut in […]
Vintage Photos of Hair Salons From the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the transition from the 1950s to the 1960s, big hair and bouffants were the hairdos of the […]
The Story Behind the Iconic Pin-Up Photo of Rita Hayworth for LIFE Magazine in 1941
This post was originally published on this siteIn August 1941, Rita Hayworth was featured in an iconic LIFE photo in which she posed in a […]
40 Portrait Photos That Show Hairstyles For Women in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, hair became a statement, not just a style. Traditional hair, makeup, and clothing trends fell […]
Milk Spray Aids Sun Tan, 1938
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1938, bathers at Willow Lake, near Glendale, California, have adopted mass-production methods to speed up the process […]
Human Curiosities: Circassian Beauties by Mathew Brady Studio From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe Frederick Hill Meserve Collection comprises more than five thousand Civil War-era portrait negatives from the Mathew Brady […]
Choose Your Flavor in Lipstick, 1939
This post was originally published on this siteLipstick, like gum and soda pop, could be obtained in a choice of flavors to suit the taste […]
30 Vintage Photos That Show Men’s Hairstyles in the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteRight from the times of Queen Victoria up to the late 1800s, there was vast progress in all […]
Behind the Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe in Hair and Costume Tests for ‘River of No Return’ (1954)
This post was originally published on this siteMarilyn Monroe starred in only one western throughout her lengthy, prolific career: a much-forgotten and overlooked film called […]
30 Vintage Portrait Photos That Defined Men’s Hairstyles in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s were a defining decade for style. The rock and roll revolution was in full swing, bringing […]
35 Vintage Portrait Photos That Defined Women’s Hairstyles in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1940s, women were encouraged to use their hair to ‘fix’ any flaws in their face. If […]
Portrait Photos That Defined Hairstyles of ’80s Young Women
This post was originally published on this siteHairstyles in the 1980s included the mullet, tall mohawk hairstyles, jheri curls, flattops, and hi-top fades, which became […]
35 Photo-Booth Pics That Defined Hairstyles of ’50s Young Women
This post was originally published on this siteIn the Western world, the 1950s were a decade known for experimentation with new styles and culture. Following […]