Made out of cotton, nylon, rubber and aluminium, this suit is believed to have been worn by Belka and Strelka, the first two dogs to return from space back in 1960. It was used for the USSR’s Korabl-Sputnik 2 mission during the training phase, where the dogs strapped into capsules wearing the suits and launchedContinue reading “The Soviet Dog Spacesuit From the 1960s”
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100 Amazing Vintage Photos that Capture Women From Behind Over the Last Century
In the past women were in some ways thought of as being inferior to men. The typical lifestyle among families was for women to stay at home while men worked, and this was the acknowledged as a way of life for both parties. Although certain generalisations still exist much of this has changed. Women theseContinue reading “100 Amazing Vintage Photos that Capture Women From Behind Over the Last Century”
19 Vintage Ads for Fashion Wigs and Hairpieces From the 1960s and 1970s
Everyone remembers the hairstyles of the 60s – afros, long hippy hair and the perfectly bouffanted look all go together to create an incredible era of hair. Whilst you might not have the hair you need for your costume; in the 1960s and ’70s, these fashion wig ads for you to use and complete theContinue reading “19 Vintage Ads for Fashion Wigs and Hairpieces From the 1960s and 1970s”
50 Amazing Vintage Photos From the 1950s Volume 5
30 Amazing Historical Photos Showing African-American Women During the Harlem Renaissance Era
The role of women in society had taken a massive leap forward In 1920 when all women were given the right to vote. The roles of American Women in the 1920s varied considerably between the ‘New Woman’, the Traditionalists and the older generation. The ‘New Woman’, including the young Flappers, embraced new fashions, personal freedomContinue reading “30 Amazing Historical Photos Showing African-American Women During the Harlem Renaissance Era”
15 Interesting Vintage Portraits of Tommy Tucker, a Squirrel that Dressed Up Like Human in the 1940s
Many of us probably don’t remember Tommy Tucker, a famed D.C.-area squirrel who used to go to the grocery store in a tailor-made coat and hat. But luckily, LIFE magazine has opened up its archives to shine a bit of light on the dapper rodent. In the early 1940s, LIFE magazine reported that a Mrs.Continue reading “15 Interesting Vintage Portraits of Tommy Tucker, a Squirrel that Dressed Up Like Human in the 1940s”
13 Hilarious Vintage Knitting and Crochet Patterns for Men in the 1970s
Although many vintage knitting and crochet patterns have a certain charm to them, you can’t help but giggle at a few that aren’t quite so timeless!
With Nylon Stockings Scarce, Women Painted Their Legs Using Gravy Juice During the War Years
When America took part in World War II in 1941 that DuPont company stopped producing nylons, reorganizing its factory for the production of parachutes, airplane cords and rope and asking women to donate their used stockings to the war effort so that they soon became hard to find. That’s why thousand of women started toContinue reading “With Nylon Stockings Scarce, Women Painted Their Legs Using Gravy Juice During the War Years”
15 Interesting Vintage Photos of People Dressed in Bat Costumes From the Early 20th Century
Before the Batman character that we all know to be created in 1939 to appear in Detective Comics #27, bat costumes were already popular for a long time, with illustrations and photographs that date back at least until from 1887.
49 Stunning Photographs of Actress & Model Élizabeth Teissier in the 1960s and 1970s
Élizabeth Teissier, née Germaine Élizabeth Hanselmann (born 6 January 1938) is a French astrologer and former model and actress. Between 1975 and 1976, she created a daily horoscope on French television channel Antenne 2, and in 1981, she launched the Astro Show television programme in Germany. Her personal clients included former President of France FrançoisContinue reading “49 Stunning Photographs of Actress & Model Élizabeth Teissier in the 1960s and 1970s”
