“He just lost his chance to make a choice.” – A Recruitment Ad From 1968
This post was originally published on this siteBasically they are saying: “Choose the Army before the Army chooses you.” His induction notice caught him with […]
30 Vintage Portrait Photos of a Young Richard Attenborough
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1923 in Cambridge, Richard Attenborough was an English actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. He was the president of […]
People in Cars: Fascinating Black and White Photos of People Driving in Los Angeles in the 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1970, Mike Mandel began to photograph the inhabitants of 1970s California in their cars. “On a late […]
Fascinating vintage TV set ads from the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteTelevision was introduced to Americans in 1939 and began to gain a foothold after the Second World War. […]
Bash an Apache
This post was originally published on this site“BASH AN APACHE,” said this Paris cab driver, showing teeth, nail-studded bully, acid squirter he used on tough […]
Heartbreaking Dust Bowl’s photographs taken by Dorothea Lange during the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteThe term Dust Bowl was coined in 1935 when an AP reporter, Robert Geiger, used it to describe […]
Vintage farm supply ads that are surprisingly beautiful, 1900s
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the late 19th and early 20th centuries, farms started to use new machinery and fertilizers that transformed […]
40 Fabulous Photos Show Styles of Jaclyn Smith in the 1970s and ’80s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1945 in Houston, Texas, American actress Jaclyn Smith began her career in 1969 in television commercials. In […]
In the 1970s, American Luxury Cars Were Bursting With Velour and Velvet
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1970s were an awkward time for America—in fashion, in hair styles, and yes, even in car interiors. […]
Rare Photos of England From the 1860s and 1870s
This post was originally published on this siteThe 19th century was one of rapid development and change, far swifter than in previous centuries. During this […]
30 Vintage Found Photos Show Life During the Winter in the Past
This post was originally published on this siteGenerations ago, it was not so easy to function during the winter. Survival was anything but guaranteed. People […]
Suit Guards Bomb Opener, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteDressed in his official costume, the German police officer charged with the responsibility of opening bombs found in […]
Portrait Photos of Celebrities Taken by William Coupon
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1952 in New York City, American photographer William Coupon moved to Washington, D.C. and later to San […]
The Albee Rolligon: An Innovative Transport Truck From the 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteOne of the earliest applications of Albee’s low-pressure tires was this three-roller Dodge Power Wagon. Ground pressure was […]
Charles H. Traub’s Fascinating Street Portraits in the Late 1970s
This post was originally published on this siteBetween 1977 and 1980, Charles H. Traub would wander around the streets with his camera taking pictures of […]
Toulouse in 1980 Through Amazing Black and White Photos
This post was originally published on this siteToulouse is the prefecture of the French department of Haute-Garonne and of the larger region of Occitania. The […]
See 109 Colors of Revlon Nail Polish From 1981
This post was originally published on this siteDries fast. Looks wet. Stubbornly resists chipping. So all-around sensational, professional manicurists use it. On the job. And […]
Hilarious Snaps of Edwardian Slumber Party Girls
This post was originally published on this siteA set of hilarious snaps was found by Chris that shows crazy Edwardian slumber party girls. “I’m not sure I […]
1983 Pontiac Excitement Calendar With “Firebird Girl” Natalie Carroll
This post was originally published on this siteThe 1983 Pontiac Excitement Calendar featured various racing vehicles representing the Pontiac brand in that year. From Richard […]
Police Planes Take Off From Car to Hunt Down Crooks, 1933
This post was originally published on this siteFugitive criminals stand little chance of escape when the Oregon State police take out after them. They are […]
29 Vintage Color Snapshots of London’s West End in the Summer of 1976
This post was originally published on this siteThese pictures were taken by Klaus Hiltscher, or Affendaddy the Rock’n’Roll Accountant on Flickr, when he was strolling […]
35 Gorgeous Photos of British Actress Anne Heywood in the 1950s and ’60s
This post was originally published on this siteBorn 1931 as Violet Joan Pretty in Handsworth, Birmingham, British actress Anne Heywood won the Miss Great Britain […]
30 Vintage Photos Show Ladies’ Bathing Suits in the 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteWhile the 1920s started the trend for leisure activities like swimming, it was economic changes in the 1930s […]
Indiana Woman Loved Her Red Cadillac Convertible So Much That When She Died in 1989 She Was Buried in It
This post was originally published on this siteAurora Schuck loved her red 1976 Cadillac convertible so much that when she died in 1989 she was […]
A Gallery of 80 Amazing Vintage Advertisements of Trans World Airlines From the 1940s and 1950s
This post was originally published on this siteTrans World Airlines, better known as TWA, was one of the major United States air carriers that moved […]