Rare Portrait of John D. Rockefeller at Age Eighteen, ca. 1858
This post was originally published on this siteJohn D. Rockefeller (1839–1937) was the wealthiest man in history and the founder of a great philanthropic dynasty. […]
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Civil War Faces: 40 Rare Portraits of the Union and Confederate Soldiers Who Served in the American Civil War
This post was originally published on this site In the 1860s the Northern and Southern parts of the United States fought against each other in […]
Fascinating Photos of San Francisco Snapped Through a Navy Submarine Periscope in 1951
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1951, a diesel-powered US Navy submarine called the U.S.S. Catfish passed under the Golden Gate Bridge and […]
Early US Punk Rock Scene All-Stars at a Mock Wedding in New York, 1977
This post was originally published on this siteEarly US punk rock scene all-stars Joan Jett of The Runaways, Debbie Harry of Blondie, David Johansen of […]
Self Portrait as a Drowned Man, the First Staged Photograph in 1840
This post was originally published on this siteWhen photographs first appeared a century and a half ago, people were astonished by their mirror-like fidelity. Early […]
Sex Pistols’ Photo Session by Adrian Boot at Glitterbest Offices in London, 1977
This post was originally published on this siteRenowned photographer Adrian Boot captured the rise of punk culture in the 1970s, documenting rich moments of musical […]
Before There Was Photoshop, There Was Philippe: 20 Amazing Portraits of Salvador Dalí Taken by Philippe Halsman
This post was originally published on this site“When Philippe had an idea, Dalí was always willing to oblige and be the protagonist.” – Irene Halsman, […]
Display of Photographic Studio Equipment, ca. 1865
This post was originally published on this sitePortrait photographs in the 1850s and 1860s required subjects to sit motionless for exposures often lasting twenty to […]
The King of Dance: 40 Fabulous Photographs of Fred Astaire From the 1930s and 1940s
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s only natural to be a little curious about the man behind the name. After all, he is […]
India’s First ‘Selfie’ Was Taken by a Tripura King Back in 1880
This post was originally published on this siteMaharaja Bir Chandra Manikya, an enthusiastic photographer was the first king of India to organize an annual photographic […]
Behind the Scenes Photographs Taken by Bunny Yeager During the Filming of “Dr. No” in Jamaica
This post was originally published on this siteRarely seen photographs taken during the filming of Dr No in Jamaica. They were most likely taken by […]
Hand-Colored Ambrotype of an Unidentified Child Holding an Apple, ca. 1860
This post was originally published on this siteExposure time was a formidable challenge for the 19th century photographer who surely shuddered when a young sitter […]
Andy Warhol’s Polaroids of His Boyfriend Jed Johnson in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteJed Johnson (1948–1996) was an American interior designer and film director. He was initially hired to sweep floors […]
LIFE Magazine’s Best Animal Covers
This post was originally published on this siteLIFE is an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent “special” until 1978, a […]
Could This be the 19th-Century Batman?
This post was originally published on this siteThis photo was taken in 1892 in New York. It is an image of Bill Smith. He was […]
Incredible Photos of George Clooney in an ’80s Photoshoot
This post was originally published on this siteAt 62 years old, George Clooney has reached a level of stardom few actors ever will. While the […]
The Earliest Color Photos of Finland Taken by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky in 1903
This post was originally published on this siteMore than half a century before color photography established itself, a Russian photographer and scientist, Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky, took […]
The Saddest Selfie: A Mirror Self-Portrait Taken by Gunner Thomas Baker in 1917
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s a striking image of a fresh-faced young man taking a picture of himself in front of a […]
Opening Night Screening of First Color 3-D Movie “Bwana Devil” in Hollywood, 1952
This post was originally published on this siteThis striking photograph taken by LIFE magazine photojournalist J. R. Eyerman. Shot at the Paramount Theater in Hollywood […]
Impressive Fashion Photography by George Hoyningen-Huene in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1900 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, fashion photographer George Hoyningen-Huene had already worked his way up to chief […]
In 1969, a Teenage Photographer Used a Fake Press Pass to Shoot John and Yoko’s “Bed-In”
This post was originally published on this siteKnowing their March 20, 1969, marriage would be a huge press event, John Lennon and Yoko Ono decided […]
Bianca Jagger Photographed by Andy Warhol
This post was originally published on this siteOn describing Bianca, Andy Warhol said: “Bianca Jagger is one of the most Socially Diseased people I know. […]
Hanna R. Hall, Kirsten Dunst, A.J. Cook, Leslie Hayman and Chelse Swain in Promo Shots for “The Virgin Suicides” (1999)
This post was originally published on this siteThe Virgin Suicides is a 1999 American psychological romantic drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola in […]
Polaroids of Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet From the Set of “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004)
This post was originally published on this siteEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American science fiction romantic drama film directed by Michel […]
Kirsten Dunst Photographed by Marc Baptiste, 1999
This post was originally published on this siteKirsten Dunst (born April 30, 1982) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in the anthology […]