Jeanne Bauer Walking With a DynaTAC on 6th Avenue in New York City, 1973
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1973, Jeanne Bauer was photographed walking along 6th Avenue in New York, holding the revolutionary DynaTAC mobile […]
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23 Amazing Vintage Portraits of People Smoking in the Photo Booths
This post was originally published on this sitePhoto booths have been in the zeitgeist since the late 1800s. The earliest photo booth patent was filed […]
Zsa Zsa Gabor and Buster Keaton Photographed Outside of the Moulin Rouge, Paris, 1954
This post was originally published on this siteBuster Keaton (posing as Toulouse-Lautrec) and Zsa Zsa Gabor, photographed by Henry Wolf in front of the Moulin […]
30 Funny Snapshots of People Celebrating New Year From the Mid-20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteIn the mid-20th century, New Year’s celebrations were marked by a combination of traditional customs and the vibrant […]
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 […]
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 […]