The 1950s (pronounced nineteen-fifties; commonly abbreviated as the “Fifties” or the ” ’50s”) (among other variants) was a decade that began on January 1, 1950, and ended on December 31, 1959. Throughout the decade, the world continued its recovery from World War II, aided by the post-World War II economic expansion. The period also sawContinue reading “50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1950s Volume 8”
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Vintage Pre-War Photos Of Women And Their Motorcycles
30 Amazing Portraits of Maori Women With Their Traditional Chin Tattoos From the Early 20th Century
For New Zealand Maori women, the moko kauae, or traditional female chin tattoo, is considered a physical manifestation of their true identity. It is believed every Maori woman wears a moko on the inside, close to their heart; when they are ready, the tattoo artist simply brings it out to the surface. The Maori areContinue reading “30 Amazing Portraits of Maori Women With Their Traditional Chin Tattoos From the Early 20th Century”
20 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Actress Mary Wickes in the 1940s and 1950s
Mary Wickes was born Mary Isabella Wickenhauser in St. Louis, Missouri on June 13, 1910. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1930. She received the Distinguished Alumni Citation from Washington University in 1955. Later she was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Washington University inContinue reading “20 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Actress Mary Wickes in the 1940s and 1950s”
28 Vintage Photos Showing Ladies Fashion during the Early 1940s
It is worthless to discuss fashion of the forties without first understanding the tremendous impact World War II had on everyday life during the early part of the decade. Social trends dictated fashion, World War II changed the world of fashion forever. The true hallmarks of fashion in the early 1940s included an austere silhouetteContinue reading “28 Vintage Photos Showing Ladies Fashion during the Early 1940s”
The First Winner of the Academy Award For Best Actress: 48 Stunning Vintage Photos of Janet Gaynor in the 1920s and 1930s
Born 1906 as Laura Augusta Gainor in Germantown, Philadelphia, American actress and painter Janet Gaynor began her career as an extra in shorts and silent films. After signing with Fox Film Corporation (later 20th Century-Fox) in 1926, she rose to fame and became one of the biggest box office draws of the era. In 1929,Continue reading “The First Winner of the Academy Award For Best Actress: 48 Stunning Vintage Photos of Janet Gaynor in the 1920s and 1930s”
41 Amazing Vintage Photos of Beautiful Monopede Women From the Past
These beautiful women are not only powerful, but also very confident, and really bring to our life the inspiration so much. Here below is a collection of 41 extraordinary photos of monopede women from the past. Take a look.
44 Vintage Photos of 1940s Hairstyles
In the 1940s, women were encouraged to use their hair to ‘fix’ any flaws in their face. If she had perfect, shiny hair with a good color, she should use it to frame her face. If she had a full face, she should use a 1940s hairstyle that piled hair on top of her headContinue reading “44 Vintage Photos of 1940s Hairstyles”
48 Stunning Photos of Actress & Model Eve Meyer During the 1950s & 1960s
Born as Evelyn Eugene Turner in 1928, American pin-up model, motion picture actress, and film producer Eve Meyer was a high-profile pin-up model in the 1950s and was Playboy magazine’s Playmate of the Month in June 1955. Her unbilled film debut was in Artists and Models (1955). Meyer worked frequently as a photographic model forContinue reading “48 Stunning Photos of Actress & Model Eve Meyer During the 1950s & 1960s”
Vintage Photos of 12 Famous Women Who Weren’t Afraid to Show Off Their Armpit Hair
To shave or not to shave? Most – if not all – women ask themselves this on a regular basis. While many girls opt for the former because of gender norms and there are also those who say ‘screw it’ while simultaneously tossing their razor blades out the bathroom window. Yes, even celebrities. Here areContinue reading “Vintage Photos of 12 Famous Women Who Weren’t Afraid to Show Off Their Armpit Hair”
