Portrait of Florrie Holmes, a Member of the Forty Elephants
This post was originally published on this siteAmong the seventy known members of London’s most infamous all-female criminal gang, Florrie Holmes stood out as a […]
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Portrait of High-Class Yomut Women From Krasnovodsk, Turkmenistan Wearing Kasaba, 1883
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1883, Yomut women from Krasnovodsk, now known as Türkmenbaşy in Turkmenistan, were photographed wearing the striking Kasaba, […]
Ad for Geritol (1971) – All of These Women Are Allegedly 46!
This post was originally published on this siteThis image is from a controversial Geritol advertisement published around 1971 that sparked significant discussion about aging, health, […]
A Geisha Poses for a Photo After Washing Her Hair, and Before Styling It, ca. 1910
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographed by Herbert Ponting in 1910, this rare image shows a geisha in a private moment after washing […]
30 Elegant Photos That Show Women’s Hat Styles in the Late Victorian Era
This post was originally published on this siteThe late Victorian era saw a significant transition in women’s headwear, moving away from the smaller, face-framing bonnets […]
Funny Photos of Classic Hollywood Stars Walking Turkey
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Golden Age of Hollywood, it was a common publicity stunt for movie studios to stage seasonal […]
Young Diana Dors at the Miss Venus Beauty Pageant at Weston-super-Mare, England, 1947
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1947 Diana Dors came third in a beauty contest while on holiday in Weston-Super-Mare. The winner was […]
Wonderful Color Photos of Iconic German Twin Performers Alice and Ellen Kessler When They Were Young in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteAlice and Ellen Kessler, the German twins who rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s, ended their […]
Eight Women in High Hats Having Tea in Norfolk, England, ca. 1920
This post was originally published on this siteThis photograph, taken around 1920, shows eight women dressed in black capes and tall, pointed hats, enjoying tea […]
30 Vintage Photos Capture the Glamour of 1920s Women’s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1920s marked a revolutionary era in women’s fashion, symbolizing freedom, modernity, and self-expression. The restrictive corsets of […]
28 Fascinating Photos of Salt-N-Pepa in the 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteSalt-N-Pepa is an American hip hop group formed in New York City in 1985, that comprised Cheryl “Salt” […]
Women Shopping for Perfumes and Jewelry at Illum Department Store in Copenhagen, Denmark, 1904
This post was originally published on this siteThe Illum department store opened in 1891, initially selling sewing supplies. It was founded by a young man […]
40 Beautiful Portraits Capture Young Women’s Styles From the 1990s
This post was originally published on this siteYoung women’s fashion in the 1990s marked a deliberate departure from the structured extravagance of the 1980s, favoring […]
Studio Portraits That Defined Young Women’s Styles in the Mid-19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-19th century, young women’s fashion embodied elegance, modesty, and a touch of romanticism. The silhouette of […]
Studio Portraits of Turkish Women From the 1920s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1920s were a pivotal time for photo studios in Turkey, coinciding with the founding of the Turkish […]
Here’s Why Hollywood Actress Tippi Hedren Dubbed “Godmother of the Vietnamese Nail Industry”
This post was originally published on this siteTippi Hedren, the actress best known for Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds (1963), played an important and unexpected role […]
In 1889, Tit-Bits Magazine Ran a Competition Asking Its Single Female Readers to Answer the Question, “Why Am I A Spinster?”
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1889, Victorian London saw the popular magazine Tit-Bits launch a daring contest that captured the imagination of […]
French Art Nouveau Trade Cards of the Early 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteFrench Art Nouveau trade cards were small illustrated cards used around the late 19th and early 20th centuries […]
Colorful Photos That Show Teenage Girls’ Fashion in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteTeenage girls’ fashion in the 1960s reflected the era’s spirit of change, freedom, and youthful rebellion. The decade […]
35 Elegant Photos That Defined Edwardian Women’s Fashion Styles
This post was originally published on this siteEdwardian women’s fashion reflected elegance, refinement, and a sense of opulence that defined the era. This was a […]
Wonderful Color Photos Capture Daily Life at the Women’s Land Army Training Camp in Suffolk, England in the 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Women’s Land Army (WLA) Training Camp at Culford in Suffolk, England, was a vital forestry training center […]
50 Vintage Portraits of Women Wearing Lace Fingerless Gauntlets From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteLace fingerless gauntlets, often referred to as “mitts,” were a popular and significant accessory in the 19th century, […]
Glamorous Kodachrome Slides of Booth Models From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1950s, booth models—sometimes called “exhibition girls” or “trade show models”—played a glamorous and highly visible role […]
The Story of the Dahomey Amazons, Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors From Between the 17th and 19th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteThe Dahomey Amazons, known in their native Fon language as Mino (“Our Mothers”) or Agoji, were an all-female […]
Funny and Playful Moments of Edwardian Girls Captured on Camera
This post was originally published on this siteThe Edwardian era is often remembered for its elegance, sophistication, and carefully posed portraits, but not all photographs […]