Elvis Presley Haircut Fever Among Young Ladies of Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1957
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1957 the top-selling single in America was Elvis Presley’s “All Shook Up,” and the top hairstyle in […]
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Bathers Changing Clothes Using the ‘Skreenette’ at the Public Beach, 1929
This post was originally published on this siteThe Skreenette, a new bathing tent, for the beach in 1929. It consists of a bell-shaped tent arranged […]
Cool Vintage Photos of Women Posing With Their Motorcycles
This post was originally published on this siteThe history of the motorcycle begins in the second half of the 19th century. Motorcycles are descended from […]
Portraits of Cora Korsett in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteCora Korsett was a German BDSM dominatrix and body modification fetish model. Not much is known about her, […]
30 Gorgeous Photos of British Actress Sari Maritzain the early 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1910 as Dora Patricia Detring-Nathan in Tianjin, China, British actress Sari Maritza entered films in 1930 and […]
Neck-line Bertha: The Glamorous Fashion Style For Victorian Women
This post was originally published on this siteNeck-line Bertha is the low shoulder neck-line worn by women during the Victorian Era. The cut exposed a […]
40 Glamorous Photos of Gloria DeHaven in the 1940s and ’50s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1925 in Los Angeles, California, American actress and singer Gloria DeHaven began her career as a child […]
Argentine Classic Beauty: 30 Fabulous Photos of Susana Giménez in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1944 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Susana Giménez became a model at 19 years old, and made her […]
30 Gorgeous Portrait Photos of a Young Lea Thompson in the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1961 in Rochester, Minnesota, American actress Lea Thompson moved to New York at age 20, she performed […]
Stunning Photos of Madonna Photographed by Steven Meisel for Versace in 1995
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1954 in New York City, American fashion photographer Steven Meisel studied at the High School of Art […]
Wonderful Kodachrome Photos Capture a Young Lady at Home During the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1950s was a decade that brought massive changes into the homes of Americans. The post-World War II […]
30 Beautiful Photos of Leigh Taylor-Young in the 1960s and ’70s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1945 in Washington, D.C., American actress Leigh Taylor-Young got her first big break in 1966, when she […]
Italian Defense Shoes With Spurs for Protection, 1955
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1955 in Italy, defense shoes, complete with spurs on toes and heels to kick away sex pests, […]
The ’70s Unique Fashion Designs Published by the L’Officiel in 1974
This post was originally published on this siteFirst published in 1921, the same year as Vogue, French fashion magazine L’Officiel targets upper-income, educated women aged […]
Strange Ads Featuring Images of Giant Babies Taking Over and Their Mini Mothers for Johnson’s Baby Products, ca. 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteThese slightly terrifying ads featuring giant babies and tiny mothers are for Johnson’s Baby Oil & Baby Powder. […]
The Silent Era Madcap: 40 Beautiful Photos of Mabel Normand in the 1910s and ’20s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1892 in New Brighton, Staten Island, New York, American silent-film actress, screenwriter, director, and producer Mabel Normand […]
Stunning Fashion Photography by Richard Rutledge in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the years following World War II, Condé Nast had a grand photography studio in the Graybar Building […]
Tatum O’Neal: The Youngest Person Ever to Win a Competitive Academy Award
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1963 in Los Angeles, California, American actress Tatum O’Neal won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress […]
20 Nostalgic Photos of The Go-Go’s in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Go-Go’s made history in March 1982 when their brilliant debut album, Beauty and the Beat, climbed to […]
In 1871, a Quebec Woman Hired a Hearse Just to Ride Around Town Smoking in the Coffin-Bed While Enjoying the View
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 17th century, mourning etiquette and all its trappings dominated the lives of most women, especially those […]
40 Gorgeous Photos of Maureen O’Sullivan in the 1930s and ’40s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1911 in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland, Irish-American actress Maureen O’Sullivan signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1932. […]
30 Fabulous Photos Show the ’30s Bridesmaid Styles
This post was originally published on this siteMost 1930s fashion was taking inspiration from the silver screen. The 1930s dresses are all about glamor. And wedding […]
35 Beautiful Photos of Dolly Haas in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1910 in Hamburg, German-American actress and singer Dolly Haas had her debut as a professional actress in […]
Princess Diana Runs Barefoot Wearing a Skirt in 1991
This post was originally published on this sitePrincess Diana can be seen competing in a race against other parents at Prince Harry’s school in this […]
Las Tapadas Limenas: The Hidden Women of Lima Who Veiled Everything But One Eye in the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteImages of people in typical local costume and vocations were among the standard offerings of any 19th century […]