A Rare 19th Century Photograph of Florence Nightingale Not Discovered Until 2006
This post was originally published on this siteFlorence Nightingale is one of nursing’s most important figures. She gained worldwide attention for her work as a […]
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Glamour & Headshots: Photographer Recreates Ridiculous Retro-Inspired Portraits From the 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteRobbie Augspurger’s series Glamour & Headshots wasn’t inspired by retro filters on an Instagram app. He bought an […]
20 Victorian Era Cabinet Card Portraits With Reverse Side
This post was originally published on this siteFirst introduced in the 1860s, cabinet card photographs were similar to cartes-de-visite, only larger. Measuring approximately four inches […]
She Loved Her Teddy Bear, 1924
This post was originally published on this siteWritten on the back of one card: “SHE LOVED HER TEDDY BEAR.”
Postmortem Photo of “Loana the Bloodthirster” in 1909, Allegedly She Died From Drinking Her Own Blood
This post was originally published on this sitePhotographing the dead was a rather morbid Victorian era tradition that endured into the 20th Century. A particular […]
Early Outdoor Photography: 33 Rare Pictures That Capture Life in the World From the 1840s and 1850s
This post was originally published on this siteThe daguerreotype, the first photographic process, was invented by Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (1787–1851) and spread rapidly around the world […]
Incredible Vintage Studio Portraits of California Young Gold-Rush Prospectors From the 1840s and 1850s
This post was originally published on this siteYoung gold-rush prospectors stare down the camera in these striking daguerreotypes and tintypes of the 1940s and 1850s, […]
Lost Photos of Prince: Rare and Stunning Intimate Photographs of Prince Taken at His Private Estate Paisley Park
This post was originally published on this siteSteve Parke started working with Prince in 1988, after a mutual friend showed Prince some of Steve’s photorealistic […]
The Amish and Photography
This post was originally published on this siteIt is commonly said that Amish don’t like having their photos taken. “No photos please” signs are common […]
Previously Unseen Photographs of a Young Princess Diana Relaxing in the Countryside in the Early 1980s
This post was originally published on this siteIt’s rare to see royals stomping about through the mud, but a recently unearthed set of photographs shows […]
These Siblings Hilariously Recreated Photos From Their Childhood, And the Results Are Absolutely Brilliant!
This post was originally published on this siteMost of us have embarrassing photographs from our childhood that we’d rather forget or hide from the world. […]
35 Vintage Mugshots That Prove They Don’t Make Female Criminals Like They Used To
This post was originally published on this site 1 of 36 Dorothy Mort, 32, convicted of murdering her lover, a young doctor named Claude Tozer. […]
Cher Photographed by Douglas Kirkland For People Weekly, 1975
This post was originally published on this siteDouglas Kirkland was born in Toronto, Canada. He joined Look Magazine in his early twenties, and later Life […]
Britain’s Biggest Royal Fan Kept Pictures of Princess Diana a Secret for 20 Years
This post was originally published on this siteOver the course of 12 years, Julia McCarthy-Fox traveled thousands of miles around the world to take photos […]
30 Most Awkwardly Glamour Photos Involving Dad That Will Make You Crack Up!
This post was originally published on this siteDads are an important constant in the life of kids. They provide you with love, experience and security, […]
Photographs of People in Their Cars Taken by Vivian Maier in the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this site“Well, I suppose nothing is meant to last forever. We have to make room for other people. It’s […]
24 Celebrities Who Look Strikingly Similar to Famous Figures From the Past
This post was originally published on this siteThey say that everyone has a twin somewhere in the world. Most of us will never come across […]
Brothers Recreate Their Childhood Photos as a Surprise for Their Mother
This post was originally published on this siteThe brothers, Matt and Evan Breslow decided to recreate three photos as a surprise for their mother in […]
Prince’s First Photo Shoot: See Rare Photographs of 19 Years Old Prince Before He Was Prince
This post was originally published on this siteIn the autumn of 1977, Robert Whitman was approached by the managers of a then-unkown Minneapolis musician with […]
David Bowie in Mustard Yellow Suit, Photograph by Terry O’Neill in 1974
This post was originally published on this site1974 was a year of change for David Bowie. He left London and retired his futuristic costumes and […]
“We Can Do It!” – Meet the Woman Who Inspired the Famous Wartime Propaganda Poster in World War II
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1942, Pittsburgh artist J. Howard Miller was hired by the Westinghouse Company’s War Production Coordinating Committee to […]
Beautiful Black and White Portraits of Lady Elizabeth Diana Montagu-Douglas-Scott in 1935
This post was originally published on this siteLady Elizabeth Diana Montagu-Douglas-Scott was born on January 20 1922, the elder daughter of the 8th Duke of […]
Before Smartphone Selfie, Here Are 37 Lovely Photobooths of Young Women From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteHere is a photo booth collection that show lovely portraits of young women from the 1950s.
25 Dramatic Photos Of Combat Medics In Action Throughout History
This post was originally published on this siteThese powerful photos of combat medics from the Civil War to Vietnam show some of history’s greatest unsung […]
Elizabeth Eckford and Hazel Bryan: The Story Behind the Famous Little Rock Nine ‘Scream Image’
This post was originally published on this siteYou’ve probably seen the photo: a young African-American girl walks to school, her eyes shielded by sunglasses. She […]