Outtakes of Kylie Minogue From Her 1990 “Rhythm of Love” Photoshoot
This post was originally published on this siteRhythm of Love is the third studio album by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. It was released in the […]
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Jeanne Klein: Elegant Muse of Mid-Century Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteJeanne Klein was a French-American fashion model active in the 1950s, best known for her elegant beauty and […]
A Daguerreotype of Caesar, the Earliest Known Portrait of an African American
This post was originally published on this siteCaesar (c. 1737? – 1852) was an enslaved man in New York who is notable for a surviving […]
Greta Plattry: The Elegant Soul of American Knitwear and Sportswear
This post was originally published on this siteGreta Plattry (1909–2006) was a German-American fashion designer known for her elegant yet practical sportswear and knitted separates […]
Amazing Photography by Dennis Hopper in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteBefore Dennis Hopper directed Easy Rider (1969) or became the chaotic icon of New Hollywood, he was blacklisted […]
“Adelaide Springett in All Her Best Clothes” – The Story Behind the Haunting Portrait Taken by Horace Warner in 1901
This post was originally published on this siteThe photograph of Adelaide Springett, captured in 1901 by Horace Warner, is one of the most poignant images […]
Outtakes of the Beach Boys at the San Diego Zoo in February 1966 for the Cover of Their “Pet Sounds” Album
This post was originally published on this sitePet Sounds is the eleventh studio album by the Beach Boys, released on May 16, 1966, by Capitol […]
Art Kane: Visionary Eye of American Music and Culture
This post was originally published on this siteArt Kane (1925–1995) was a highly influential American photographer renowned for his bold, cinematic style and iconic images […]
Cool Off With Yvonne Craig
This post was originally published on this siteYvonne Craig was a former professional ballerina who brought a unique grace to her modeling and acting roles, […]
Studio Portraits of Glenda Jackson, ca. 1965
This post was originally published on this siteGlenda Jackson (May 9, 1936 – June 15, 2023) was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) […]
John Engstead: The Architect of California Glamour
This post was originally published on this siteJohn Engstead (1909–1983) was one of the most influential photographers of Hollywood’s Golden Age, celebrated for blending celebrity […]
Mongol Princess Nirgidma of Torghut With Her Hunting Eagle, 1932
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1932, a powerful and graceful moment was captured by photographer Maynard Owen Williams for The National Geographic […]
The Story Behind the Album Cover for Supertramp’s 1979 Masterpiece “Breakfast in America”
This post was originally published on this siteThe cover of Supertramp’s 1979 album Breakfast in America is a whimsical, Grammy-winning masterpiece that reimagines the New […]
Vintage Postcards of Leila Hyams in the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteLeila Hyams (1905–1977) was a popular American actress, model, and former vaudevillian who thrived in Hollywood during the […]
Uma Thurman on Vogue Covers Throughout the Years
This post was originally published on this siteUma Thurman has graced numerous Vogue covers throughout her multifaceted career, beginning as a teenage model and evolving […]
Irene of New York: A Legacy of Manhattan Millinery
This post was originally published on this siteIrene of New York (born Irene Stone) was a distinguished American milliner who significantly influenced mid-20th-century fashion from […]
How Three Canadian Soldiers Saved an Abandoned Baby During World War II
This post was originally published on this siteOn September 23, 1941, a British mother abandoned her newborn baby behind blackberry bushes in Horsell Common, a […]
Joan Friedman: The Golden Face of 1950s Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteJoan Friedman (1931–2014) was a striking figure of the mid-20th century fashion world, embodying the sophisticated allure of […]
The Amazing Story of Outlaw John Shaw’s Last Drink in 1905
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early hours of April 8, 1905, two men, John Shaw and his partner William Evans (who […]
40 Vintage Postcards of Camilla Horn From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteCamilla Horn (April 25, 1903 – August 14, 1996) was a prominent German dancer and film star who […]
Portraits of Joyce DeWitt as Janet Wood on the ABC Sitcom “Three’s Company”
This post was originally published on this siteJoyce DeWitt starred as Janet Wood on the ABC sitcom Three’s Company from its debut in 1977 until […]
Bijou Barrington: The Epitome of 1940s Elegance
This post was originally published on this siteBijou Barrington was a celebrated American fashion model who rose to prominence in the 1940s. Known for her […]
American Civil War Soldier Clowning Around for the Camera, ca. 1863
This post was originally published on this siteThis image of an unidentified Union officer clowning around is a rare and famous departure from the typically […]
Catherine O’Hara’s Wardrobe Polaroids From the Canadian Sketch Comedy Second City Television
This post was originally published on this siteThe collection of wardrobe polaroids featuring Catherine O’Hara from 1983 captures the actress during her tenure with the […]
Frederick Starke: Elegant Glamour in Post-War British Fashion
This post was originally published on this siteFrederick Starke (1904–1988) was one of Britain’s most successful and influential wholesale couturiers of the mid-20th century. Born […]