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Roller-Skating Street Ambassador Advertising the Mythical Zohar Photography Studio in Manhattan
This amazing daguerreotype photo may look as if it was taken in 19th century New York, but it is actually the work of California photographer Stephen Berkman, who is an expert in the extremely difficult pre-chemical photographic process of wet-collodion photography. This is one of 30 photographs Berkman took that was included in art installationContinue reading “Roller-Skating Street Ambassador Advertising the Mythical Zohar Photography Studio in Manhattan”
Beautiful Fashion Photography by Bruce Davidson in the 1960s
Born 1933 in Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago, American photographer Bruce Davidson worked briefly as a freelance photographer in 1957. He has been a member of the Magnum Photos agency since 1958. His photographs, notably those taken in Harlem, New York City, have been widely exhibited and published. He is known for photographing communitiesContinue reading “Beautiful Fashion Photography by Bruce Davidson in the 1960s”
30 Photos Showing Women in Bathing Suits From the 1940s
1940s bathing suits, like many other clothing items, were also losing their modesty. The 1940s was the era when the midriff was born, and it was shown in swimsuits as well as playsuits. 1940s swimsuits were tight, unlike the suits of previous eras. One-piece swimsuits were still popular, but the new two-piece suit had plentyContinue reading “30 Photos Showing Women in Bathing Suits From the 1940s”
30 Comic Fat Lady Postcards by Donald McGill From the Early 20th Century
Donald McGill (January 28, 1875 – October 13, 1962) was an English graphic artist whose name has become synonymous with the genre of saucy postcards, particularly associated with the seaside (though they were sold throughout the UK). The cards mostly feature an array of attractive young women, fat old ladies, drunken middle-aged men, honeymoon couplesContinue reading “30 Comic Fat Lady Postcards by Donald McGill From the Early 20th Century”
45 Lovely Portrait Photos of Edwardian Mothers Holding Their Babies
Nowadays, childhood lasts a long time with children remaining dependant on their parents, sometimes into adulthood, as they take advantage of educational opportunities. But during the Edwardian era, most children left school much earlier and went into the world of work to earn their keep. At this time, further education was typically only available toContinue reading “45 Lovely Portrait Photos of Edwardian Mothers Holding Their Babies”
Amazing Photographs of Can-Can Dancers at the Moulin Rouge, Paris in 1952
While it may be surprising, there is not much to be found about the exact origin of the can-can. Where it started is, of course, in France, but who first choreographed and danced it is a bit of a mystery. It is supposed that the can-can came from some of the final figures of theContinue reading “Amazing Photographs of Can-Can Dancers at the Moulin Rouge, Paris in 1952”
Defined Styles of 1960s Ladies
There’s no denying that the ’60s were one of the most impactful eras in fashion. Setting the tone for modern style, the decade revolutionized womenswear with bold colors, striking cuts and a rebelliously youthful attitude. The Swinging Sixties were a time where traditions were broken, and self-expression was encouraged. Influenced by the youth of theContinue reading “Defined Styles of 1960s Ladies”
Sarah Rosetta Wakeman aka Lyons Wakeman: A Woman’s Life as a Man in the Civil War
In 1940, Jackson Doane, of Binghamton, unearthed a packet of letters, a ring and a picture in his family’s attic from Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, the older sister of Jackson’s great-grandmother. She was a family member that seemed to be little spoken about — and little known. In 1976, Jackson read those letters, discovering that theyContinue reading “Sarah Rosetta Wakeman aka Lyons Wakeman: A Woman’s Life as a Man in the Civil War”
30 Elegant Photos Show What Victorian Girls Wore in the 1860s
Victorian fashion consists of the various fashions and trends in British culture that emerged and developed in the United Kingdom and the British Empire throughout the Victorian era, roughly from the 1830s through the 1890s. The period saw many changes in fashion, including changes in styles, fashion technology and the methods of distribution. Various movementContinue reading “30 Elegant Photos Show What Victorian Girls Wore in the 1860s”
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