Here below is a cool photo collection that shows people posing with signs from between the 1920s and 1960s.
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22 Vintage Photos of the Early Days of the Miss Universe Pageants in the 1950s
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty pageant that is run by the United States–based Miss Universe Organization. It is one of the most watched pageants in the world with an estimated audience of over 500 million viewers in over 190 territories. Along with Miss World, Miss International, and Miss Earth, Miss Universe is oneContinue reading “22 Vintage Photos of the Early Days of the Miss Universe Pageants in the 1950s”
18 Stunning Color Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Nickolas Muray in the Early 1950s
In a career than spanned over forty years, Nickolas Muray (1892-1965) established himself as a photographer who remained at the cutting edge of his profession.“Photography, fortunately, to me has not only been a profession but also a contact between people–to understand human nature and record, if possible, the best in each individual.”Born in Szeged, HungaryContinue reading “18 Stunning Color Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Nickolas Muray in the Early 1950s”
29 Lovely Photos of Jacqueline Kennedy When She Was a Child
Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis (née Bouvier, July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, photographer, and book editor who served as first lady of the United States from 1961 to 1963, as the wife of President John F. Kennedy. A popular first lady, she endeared the American public with her fashionContinue reading “29 Lovely Photos of Jacqueline Kennedy When She Was a Child”
22 Candid Photographs of Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley, One of the Hottest Couples in the 1990s
Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley have one of the most unique relationships in Hollywood. They were one of the hottest couples in the 1990s. The two actors met on the set of the Rowing With the Wind back in 1987. Hugh Grant starred in the film as Lord Byron and Elizabeth Hurley played his formerContinue reading “22 Candid Photographs of Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley, One of the Hottest Couples in the 1990s”
33 Vintage First-Day-Of-School Photos
Take a look at these lovely photos to see how the first day of school has changed from the past century.
20 Vintage Photos of Frank Zappa and His Second Wife During the Mid-1960s and 1970s
Adelaide Gail Zappa met her future husband Frank Zappa in 1966 when she was working as a secretary at the Whisky a Go Go nightclub on Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. They married in a civil ceremony in New York on September 21, 1967, late in her pregnancy with Moon Zappa, born a week later.Continue reading “20 Vintage Photos of Frank Zappa and His Second Wife During the Mid-1960s and 1970s”
24 Wonderful Photos Showing Fashion Styles of a Young Lady During the 1950s
In many ways, the 1950s took a big step back, especially for women. During World War II, while the men were away, women began to gain an independence that was rare before the war. They left their homes to work in offices and factories, earning and managing their own money. Clothing was heavily restricted throughoutContinue reading “24 Wonderful Photos Showing Fashion Styles of a Young Lady During the 1950s”
29 Behind the Scenes Photos of Debra Paget With Elvis Presley During the Filming of “Love Me Tender”, 1956
Love Me Tender is a 1956 American black-and-white CinemaScope motion picture directed by Robert D. Webb, and released by 20th Century Fox on November 15, 1956. The film, named after the song, stars Richard Egan, Debra Paget, and Elvis Presley in his acting debut. It is in the Western genre with musical numbers. As Presley’sContinue reading “29 Behind the Scenes Photos of Debra Paget With Elvis Presley During the Filming of “Love Me Tender”, 1956″
35 Amazing Photos of Celebrities From the 1960s and 1970s
After having been fashion photographer, John French’s, assistant, David Bailey begins the 1960s with a contract with Vogue and rapidly becomes a leading figure of the Swinging London scene, chronicling the unrestricted existences of models and musicians. Although he admits being fascinated by the Renaissance art and the painter, Caravaggio, the British photographer favors minimalist,Continue reading “35 Amazing Photos of Celebrities From the 1960s and 1970s”
