Woman Sitting on an Iron Girder Atop the Wrigley Building, 1920
This post was originally published on this siteAfter finding the bricklaying business too full of ups and downs, this amazing young girl decided to take […]
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“The Flatiron” by Edward J. Steichen 1904
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1904, Edward Steichen made this evocative photograph of the streets of New York at twilight. Printed using […]
The Story Behind Marilyn Monroe’s Debut LIFE Cover, Photographed by Philippe Halsman on April 7, 1952
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1952, LIFE magazine assigned photographer Philippe Halsman to shoot Marilyn Monroe in her tiny Hollywood studio apartment. […]
Stunning Photography by Man Ray in the 1920s and ’30s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1890 as Emmanuel Radnitzky in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American visual artist Man Ray spent most of his […]
26 Interesting Vintage Photos That Show South Korean Weddings in the 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteWeddings are a universal rite of passage, a process which requires one to separate from the old, pass […]
17 Amazing Selfies by Linda McCartney
This post was originally published on this siteNo matter what you’ve heard, Linda was not an heiress to the Eastman-Kodak fortune. In one of her […]
Anita Ekberg Facing Paparazzi With Bow and Arrows at Her Home in Rome on October 20, 1960
This post was originally published on this siteAnita Ekberg shot arrows at paparazzi who followed her home late at night on October 19, 1960 from […]
Same Girl, Same Bike, 71 Years Later!
This post was originally published on this siteThe same girl (lady, woman), the same motorbike, the same location, but with a difference of 71 years. […]
A Gallery of 50 Fascinating Wedding Group Photos in France From the Early 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteHere’s a gallery of 50 large group photos taken by Roger Durand in 1951. Durand was a photographer […]
Homoerotic Images of Young Men in Blue Jeans in Post-War Switzerland
This post was originally published on this siteAn unsung pioneer of vernacular photography since the 1950s, Karlheinz Weinberger (1921–2006) captured a young generation of Swiss […]
How to Make Photo Caricatures by Weegee, 1962
This post was originally published on this siteFor nearly three decades, Arthur Fellig — otherwise known as “Weegee” — ruled the world of Manhattan street […]
Here Are Four Rare Autochromes of Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, Queen of Spain, circa 1910
This post was originally published on this siteThese stunning portraits of the Queen of Spain were taken by Charles Chusseau-Flaviens from around 1910. He was […]
The Tragic Story of Mary the Elephant, Who Was Hanged for ‘Murder’ in 1916
This post was originally published on this siteThis photo was taken on September 13, 1916, shortly after a circus elephant named Mary was hanged in […]
40 Extraordinary Color Photographs Taken by Piotr Vedenisov From the Beginning of the 20th Century
This post was originally published on this sitePiotr Ivanovich Vedenisov (1866–1937) was a Russian nobleman, professional pianist, amateur actor and photographer. After graduating from the […]
Master of Disguise: A Man From Wisconsin Hand-Tinted Subject Himself on His Portraits Dated Back 1879
This post was originally published on this siteHenry C. Witmer of Juda, Wisconsin may not have had a thousand faces but he had at least […]
The Story Behind the Iconic Photo of a Soldier Wearing a Hand Lettered “War is Hell” Slogan on His Helmet in Vietnam War
This post was originally published on this siteGerman photographer Horst Fass began his career at the age of 21. He was a photojournalist during the […]
Rarely Seen Polaroids of Andy Warhol Taken by Brigid Berlin
This post was originally published on this site“I would take pictures of Andy’s scars and then go down to Union Square and sell them for […]
1952 Ford With Brand New Air-Conditioner Being Advertised on a Street of Texas
This post was originally published on this site“This Car Is Air-Conditioned…”“See How Cool It is Inside”“Look At the Thermometers” In August 1952, on a street […]
Intimate Vintage Photos of Romantic Couples in the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteTake a look at these intimate couples showing their affections for each other in the 1960s through 30 […]
Classic Actors on Vinyl Covers
This post was originally published on this siteIf you’re a talented, successful actor, why on Earth make a fool of yourself with an LP of […]
These Embroidered Portraits on Found Photographs May Look Half Creepy But Are Fully Captivating!
This post was originally published on this siteMasks can be creepy, but they can also be fun. Artist Jessica Wohl modifies vintage photographs by embroidering […]
John Lennon and Paul McCartney Photographed by David Bailey, 1965
This post was originally published on this siteDavid Bailey (born 1938) has long been one of the most famous commercial photographers in the world. He […]
The Dream Collector: Photographer Used His Camera to Recreate Children’s Nightmares From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteChildhood dreams were what interested American photographer Arthur Tress when, in the late 1960s and ’70s, he created […]
A Collection of 16 Humorous Bamforth Postcards From the Turn of the Century
This post was originally published on this siteBamforth postcards are probably the most recognized saucy seaside postcard series ever produced. Their postcard story began in […]
Pére Ubu by Dora Maar, 1936
This post was originally published on this siteWhat kind of creature is in this photograph? Is it a big monster or something smaller? This photograph […]