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Stunning Black and White Photos of Life in London in the 1950s

Casparus Bernardus Oorthuys (1 November 1908 – 22 July 1975), known as Cas Oorthuys, was a Dutch photographer and designer. Oorthuys first took up photography after he joined the free-thinking Dutch Association of Abstinent Students in the architecture department of the Haarlem MTS. In 1936, Oorthuys became permanent photographer at De Arbeiderspers. He produced photographyContinue reading “Stunning Black and White Photos of Life in London in the 1950s”

51 Amazingly Gorgeous Photos of Supermodel Cindy Crawford

Cynthia Ann Crawford (born February 20, 1966) is an American model, actress and television personality. During the 1980s and 1990s, she was among the most popular supermodels and a ubiquitous presence on magazine covers and runways, as well as fashion campaigns. She subsequently expanded into acting and business ventures. Crawford is an icon who’s hadContinue reading “51 Amazingly Gorgeous Photos of Supermodel Cindy Crawford”

Vintage Photos Show What Young Couples Wore in the 1940s

World War II dominated the first half of the 1940s as well as fashions in the Western world. Materials such as silk, nylon, wool, leather, rubber, and zippers were needed in wartime production. Clothing was rationed in the United States and parts of Europe. 1940s fashion designers had to be efficient and innovative in howContinue reading “Vintage Photos Show What Young Couples Wore in the 1940s”

30 Amazing Photos Show Street Scenes of Amsterdam During the 1930s

Amsterdam is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. It is colloquially referred to as the “Venice of the North”, attributed by the large number of canals which form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amsterdam is well known for its nightlife and festival activity; with several of its nightclubs (Melkweg, Paradiso) among theContinue reading “30 Amazing Photos Show Street Scenes of Amsterdam During the 1930s”

Beautiful Portraits of Eva Gabor in the 1940s and 1950s

Born 1919 in in Budapest, Hungarian-American actress and singer Eva Gabor had her first movie role in the U.S. in 1941’s Forced Landing at Paramount Pictures. During the 1950s, she appeared in several feature films, including The Last Time I Saw Paris, and Artists and Models. These roles were bit parts. In 1953, Gabor wasContinue reading “Beautiful Portraits of Eva Gabor in the 1940s and 1950s”

Fascinating Black and White Photos of Life in Britain in 1939

Boys release toy balloons bearing appeals for the Doctor Barnardo’s Home at Stepney, London, August 1939 After the German invasion of Poland, The King declared war in September 1939. In preparation for war, Britain undertakes measures including calling up of troops, citizens returning home from abroad, children rehearsing safety drills. The government also thought ofContinue reading “Fascinating Black and White Photos of Life in Britain in 1939”

Wild West Wednesdays, Part 2 (a day late) – The Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo

45 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Actress Barbara Britton During the 1950s and 1960s

Born 1919 in Long Beach, California, American actress Barbara Britton was soon signed to a Paramount Pictures contract when a photo of her while appearing in a Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade was used on the front page of a local newspaper in 1941. Britton’s first major film appearance was in a small role inContinue reading “45 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Actress Barbara Britton During the 1950s and 1960s”