A German baron named Karl von Drais made the first major development when he created a steerable, two-wheeled contraption in 1817. Known by many names, including the “velocipede,” “hobby-horse,” “draisine” and “running machine,” this early invention has made Drais widely acknowledged as the father of the bicycle. But the bicycle as we know it todayContinue reading “40 Amazing Photos of 1940s Women With Their Bicycles”
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Photos of Women Wearing Cat-Eye Glasses in the 1950s and 1960s
First created in the 1930s, cat-eye glasses are one style that has stood the test of time. Nearly a century old, the cat-eye has managed to create its own distinct look each decade. The frame later became a huge trend for sunglasses in the 1960s when Audrey Hepburn famously wore them in the film BreakfastContinue reading “Photos of Women Wearing Cat-Eye Glasses in the 1950s and 1960s”
Elegant Photos of 1920s Ladies in Robe de Style Dresses
The robe de style describes a style of dress popular in the 1920s as an alternative to the straight-cut chemise dress. The style was characterized by its full skirts. The bodice could be fitted, or straight-cut in the chemise manner, with a dropped waist, but it was the full skirt that denoted the robe deContinue reading “Elegant Photos of 1920s Ladies in Robe de Style Dresses”
30 Lovely Vintage Photos of Kids With Their Pet Dogs
Every child at some point begs their parents for a puppy. As a parent, we can’t help but think of all of the added chores and financial obligations that come with owning a pet. But did you know it can actually benefit the health and development of your kids? Studies in pediatric health have concludedContinue reading “30 Lovely Vintage Photos of Kids With Their Pet Dogs”
Las Tapadas Limenas: 17 Amazing Photos Of The Hidden Women of Lima Who Veiled Everything But One Eye in the 19th Century
Images of people in typical local costume and vocations were among the standard offerings of any 19th century photographic studio. Many such themes are found in the cartes-de-visite produced in Peru during the 1860s, but by far the most important of these types was the tapada, the veiled one. The costume and manner of theContinue reading “Las Tapadas Limenas: 17 Amazing Photos Of The Hidden Women of Lima Who Veiled Everything But One Eye in the 19th Century”
Portrait of Kno-Shr, Kansas Chief, 1853
From 1846 to 1860, John Fitzgibbon operated one of America’s most prominent daguerreian establishments in the frontier city of Saint Louis, Missouri. Fitzgibbon learned photography in 1839 while apprenticed as a saddler in Philadelphia, but he is best known for his studio portraits and scenes of regional life in the territories west of the MississippiContinue reading “Portrait of Kno-Shr, Kansas Chief, 1853”
30 Wonderful Photos of Kiev in the 1960s and 1970s
Kyiv or Kiev is the capital and most populous city of Ukraine. It is in north-central Ukraine along the Dnieper River. As of 1 January 2021, its population was 2,962,180,[14] making Kyiv the seventh-most populous city in Europe. Kyiv is an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center in Eastern Europe. It is home toContinue reading “30 Wonderful Photos of Kiev in the 1960s and 1970s”
40 Beautiful Photos of Jean Arthur in the 1920s and 1930s
Born 1900 as Gladys Georgianna Greene in Plattsburgh, New York, American actress Jean Arthur had her career beginning in silent films in the 1920s and lasted until the early 1950s. Arthur had feature roles in three Frank Capra films: Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), You Can’t Take It with You (1938), and Mr. SmithContinue reading “40 Beautiful Photos of Jean Arthur in the 1920s and 1930s”
Portraits of John Clem, Who Was 12 Years Old When He Became a Civil War Hero
Johnny Clem was a soldier in the service of the United States for most of his life. He was born on August 13, 1851, in Newark, Ohio. His actual name was John Joseph Klem. When President Abraham Lincoln in May 1861 issued the call for volunteers to serve in the Union army for a threeContinue reading “Portraits of John Clem, Who Was 12 Years Old When He Became a Civil War Hero”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1970s Volume 9
The 1970s (pronounced “nineteen-seventies”; commonly shortened to the “Seventies” or the “’70s”) was a decade that began on January 1, 1970, and ended on December 31, 1979. In the 21st century, historians have increasingly portrayed the 1970s as a “pivot of change” in world history, focusing especially on the economic upheavals that followed the endContinue reading “50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1970s Volume 9”
