Sir Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) is one of the most celebrated British portrait photographers of the Twentieth century and is renowned for his images of elegance, glamour and style. His influence on portrait photography was profound and lives on today in the work of many contemporary photographers including David Bailey and Mario Testino. Seeking to pursueContinue reading “25 Amazing Photos of Celebrities During the 1950s and 1960s”
Yearly Archives: 2021
Cat Eye Frames – The Amazingly Cool Glasses Style of Women From the 1950s
Cat eye glasses, sometimes called “cat eyes” or “cat glasses”, are a shape of women’s and sometimes men’s eyewear. They have an upsweep at the outer edges where the temples or arms join the frame front. This glasses style was mainly popular in the 1950s and 1960s. A photo collection that shows women wearing theseContinue reading “Cat Eye Frames – The Amazingly Cool Glasses Style of Women From the 1950s”
40 Wonderful Photos Showing Californian Street Fashion in the Mid-1970s
Fashion in the 1970s was about individuality. Common items included mini skirts, bell-bottoms popularized by hippies, and the androgynous glam rock and disco styles that introduced platform shoes, bright colors, glitter, and satin. Generally the most famous silhouette of the mid and late 1970s for both genders was that of tight on top and looseContinue reading “40 Wonderful Photos Showing Californian Street Fashion in the Mid-1970s”
59 Stunning Photos of Actress Betty Compson From the 1920s and 1930s
Betty Compson (1897-1974) was an American actress and film producer. Most famous in silent films and early talkies, she is best known in her performances in The Docks of New York and The Barker, the latter earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Born Eleanor Luicime Compson in Beaver, Utah, she droppedContinue reading “59 Stunning Photos of Actress Betty Compson From the 1920s and 1930s”
40 Amazing Photographs of the Battle of the Somme, 1916
The Battle of the Somme, also known as the Somme Offensive, was one of the largest battles of the First World War. Fought between July 1 and November 1, 1916 near the Somme River in France, it was also one of the bloodiest military battles in history. On the first day alone, the British sufferedContinue reading “40 Amazing Photographs of the Battle of the Somme, 1916”
As the Allies Approached Berlin, Citizens Did Their Best to Take Care of Berlin Zoo’s Animals
Opened on 1 August 1844, the Zoologischer Garten Berlin was the first zoo in Germany. The aquarium opened in 1913. The first animals were donated by Frederick William IV, King of Prussia, from the menagerie and pheasantry of the Tiergarten. The nearby U-Bahn station was opened the same year. During World War II, the zooContinue reading “As the Allies Approached Berlin, Citizens Did Their Best to Take Care of Berlin Zoo’s Animals”
50 Vintage Photos of People Wearing Bathing Suits From Between the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
By the end of the 19th century people were flocking to the oceanside beaches for popular seaside activities such as swimming, surf bathing, and diving. The clumsy Victorian-style bathing costumes were becoming burdensome. A need for a new style bathing suits that retained modesty but was free enough to allow the young lady to engageContinue reading “50 Vintage Photos of People Wearing Bathing Suits From Between the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries”
25 Vintage Photos Showing Life in America From Between the 1940s and 1960s
Introduced in 1935 as the first modern color film, Kodachrome was used extensively after World War II by amateur photographers equipped with the new high-quality and low cost 35mm cameras. Americans in Kodachrome 1945-1965 is an unprecedented portrayal of the daily life of the people during these formative years of modern American culture. It isContinue reading “25 Vintage Photos Showing Life in America From Between the 1940s and 1960s”
The Brave US Coast Guard Cutter Crew Who Battled U-Boats In WWI – An Amazing Tale of Heroism
The Navy Cross is awarded for valor and heroism while in service with the United States Naval Forces. Since its creation in 1919, there have been over 6,900 recipients to date. On this list of honor, however, only 55 of these recipients have been in the Unites States Coast Guard. 18 of these were awardedContinue reading “The Brave US Coast Guard Cutter Crew Who Battled U-Boats In WWI – An Amazing Tale of Heroism”
20 Vintage Photos of Beautiful American Actresses From Between the 1920s and 1940s
They are not only so beautiful, but also very talented! Here is a small collection of vintage portrait pictures of beautiful American actresses from 1920s to 1940s.
