Debbie Harry Holding a “Debbie in Different Moods” Doll, ca. 1982
This post was originally published on this siteDebbie Harry of Blondie posing with a photograph of her (by bandmate Chris Stein) at the opening of […]
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Wonderful Slides of a New Year’s Eve Costume Party in the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteA 1950s New Year’s Eve costume party would mix retro humor with vintage charm. Guests might dress in […]
Let’s Dance the Letkiss, the Scandinavian Bunny Hop Dance From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe Letkiss is a 1960s novelty dance based on the Bunny Hop from a decade earlier. In the […]
35 Strange and Humor New Year Greeting Cards Issued by Kinney Bros. in 1890
This post was originally published on this siteThe Kinney Tobacco Company was an American cigarette manufacturing firm that created the Sweet Caporal cigarette brand and […]
Unique Costumes for Children and Adults by Jane Asher From the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteJane Asher’s Fancy Dress is a costume design book first published in 1983 by British actress and author […]
28 Amazing Polaroid Snaps Taken During the Making of the Film “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)
This post was originally published on this site10 Things I Hate About You is a 1999 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Gil Junger […]
1973 Mattel “Mod Hair” Ken Doll With Facial Hair. Did You Have One?
This post was originally published on this siteThe Mod Hair Ken Doll was released in 1973. It was the first Ken doll since 1961 to […]
A Collection of 25 Ugly and Wonderful Christmas Trees From the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteEach holiday season is heralded by treasured traditions and decor that taps into cherished memories. And perhaps no […]
Crossing the Equator: Interesting Photos of the Shellback Initiation Aboard the USS Princeton in 1957
This post was originally published on this siteA Shellback Initiation, also known as the Crossing the Line Ceremony, is a naval tradition for sailors who […]
Funny Photos of the Dolly Parton “Look Alike” Contest at the Annual Cherry Grove Fair, 1978
This post was originally published on this siteThe Dolly Parton “look alike” contest in 1978 was part of the annual Cherry Grove Fair. Community events […]
In 1983, Debbie Harry and Comedian Andy Kaufman Famously Squared Off in a Wrestling Match
This post was originally published on this siteDebbie Harry fighting comedian and self proclaimed “World’s Inter-Gender Wrestling Champion” Andy Kaufman in 1983 as part of […]
22 Awkward Pin-Up Photos of Hollywood Starlets Posing With Turkeys for Thanksgiving
This post was originally published on this sitePinup looks work great for pretty much every other holiday. Thanksgiving? Not so much. The tradition of Hollywood […]
55 Wonderful Vintage Swedish Christmas Postcards by Jenny Nyström From the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
This post was originally published on this siteJenny Nyström (1854–1946) was a painter and illustrator mainly known as the creator of the Swedish image of […]
Pete Best, the Beatles’ First Drummer, Wearing “I’M NOT RINGO” Shirt, 1982
This post was originally published on this sitePeter Best (born November 24, 1941) is an English musician who was the drummer for the Beatles from […]
20 Hilarious Album Covers From the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteAlbum covers in the 1970s are often seen as iconic pieces of art, reflecting the creativity and cultural […]
15 Vintage Ads From Smirnoff’s 1970s Advertising Campaign “Until I Discovered Smirnoff”
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1970s, Smirnoff’s advertisements occasionally used humor that could be interpreted as mocking social trends, including feminism. […]
A Gallery of 66 Candid Polaroids Capture Behind the Scenes From the Making of “The X Files” (1998)
This post was originally published on this siteThe X-Files is a 1998 American science fiction thriller film based on Chris Carter’s television series of the same […]
40 Bodacious Behind the Scenes Photos From the Making of “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” (1989)
This post was originally published on this siteBill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure is a 1989 American science fiction comedy film directed by Stephen Herek and […]
1981 Recipe for Making Jack-O’-Lantern Salad
This post was originally published on this siteThe recipe is from the cookbook Microwave Cooking From Litton, published in 1981. It was very simple to follow […]
18 Amazing Vintage Photographs Captured Children at a Halloween Party in Zionsville, Indiana in 1941
This post was originally published on this siteA party isn’t complete without delicious food. Bobbing for apples and eating contests were frequent at early Halloween […]
How to Dance the Hanes Cantrece – by “Killer Joe” Piro
This post was originally published on this site The Hanes Cantrece was created by the king of the discotheque, “Killer Joe” Piro, to introduce Hanes […]
25 Wonderful Vintage Halloween Postcards From the 1910s
This post was originally published on this siteHalloween postcards from the 1910s are delightful images of early 20th-century holiday aesthetics, combining vintage charm with playful […]
Vintage Photos From the First National Peanut Festival, 1941
This post was originally published on this siteThe first National Peanut Festival opened in Suffolk in January 1941. It included a parade, dances and balls and […]
Photos of Well-Known Women Who Were Representing Different Omens of Bad Luck for the ‘Pageant of the Superstitions’, 1930
This post was originally published on this siteLondon. October 11, 1930. Every charity-minded lady is at the Pageant of the Superstitions at the Haymarket Theatre […]
30 Fascinating Promo Shots of Suzanne Somers, John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt for the Television Sitcom “Three’s Company”
This post was originally published on this site In the great tradition of farce, Three’s Company is the comedy that pushed the envelope by matching […]