Antoin Sevruguin is one of the first photographers to document life during the reign of the Qajar dynasty in Persia (1785–1925). Born into a diplomat family in the Russian embassy in Tehran in 1830, Sevruguin traveled around the country as an artist and photographer portraying the everyday lives of the Iranian people from 1870 toContinue reading “40 Amazing Vintage Portraits of Persians Taken During the 19th Century”
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30 Vintage Photos of Women Wearing Red Dresses in the 1950s
18 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Victorian Women from the 1840s – 1860s
68 Stunning Photos of Wedding Gowns in the 1950s
After the shortages of World War II, women were ready for a little luxury. And brides didn’t want to skimp on the lace or fabric. In 1947, French designer Christian Dior caused a sensation when he introduced his “new look,” hour-glass dresses with long, flowing skirts – skirts made of yards and yards of cloth.Continue reading “68 Stunning Photos of Wedding Gowns in the 1950s”
50 Amazing Photos of Couples That Defined the 1920s Fashion Styles
Society changed quickly after World War I: customs, technology, manufacturing all rocketed into the 20th century. Fashion is shaped and influenced by the society and events which surround it. 1920s fashion was the perfect blend between style and function. Beautiful clothes that allowed women to move.“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. FashionContinue reading “50 Amazing Photos of Couples That Defined the 1920s Fashion Styles”
74 Remarkable Vintage Photos Showing Ottoman Clothing in 1873
Ottoman clothing is the style and design of clothing worn by the Ottoman Turks. While the Palace and its court dressed lavishly, the common people were only concerned with covering themselves. Starting in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, administrators enacted sumptuary laws upon clothing. The clothing of Muslims, Christians, Jewish communities, clergy, tradesmen, andContinue reading “74 Remarkable Vintage Photos Showing Ottoman Clothing in 1873”
Amazing Colorized Pictures From the Old West During the Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries
A cowboy is an animal herder who tends cattle on ranches in North America, traditionally on horseback, and often performs a multitude of other ranch-related tasks. The historic American cowboy of the late 19th century arose from the vaquero traditions of northern Mexico and became a figure of special significance and legend. A subtype, calledContinue reading “Amazing Colorized Pictures From the Old West During the Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries”
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”
31 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Stewardess Uniforms from the 1960s and 1970s
17 Vintage Photos of Zoot Suits Being Worn During the 1940s
A zoot suit is a men’s suit with high-waisted, wide-legged, tight-cuffed, pegged trousers, and a long coat with wide lapels and wide padded shoulders. This style of clothing became popular among the African American, Chicano, Filipino American, and Italian American communities during the 1940s. The zoot suit of the 1940s was full of scandal. TechnicallyContinue reading “17 Vintage Photos of Zoot Suits Being Worn During the 1940s”
