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50 Classic LIFE Magazine Celebrity Photos
Life was an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent “special” until 1978, and as a monthly from 1978 until 2000. During its golden age from 1936 to 1972, Life was a wide-ranging weekly general-interest magazine known for the quality of its photography. Life was independently published for its first 53Continue reading “50 Classic LIFE Magazine Celebrity Photos”
21 Vintage Photos of Frida Kahlo During the Last Years of Her Life in Mexico City
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón (6 July 1907 – 13 July 1954) was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country’s popular culture, she employed a naïve folk art style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, andContinue reading “21 Vintage Photos of Frida Kahlo During the Last Years of Her Life in Mexico City”
40 Vintage Photos of Errol Flynn During the 1930s and 1940s
Born 1909 in Battery Point, Tasmania, Australian actor Errol Flynn was considered the natural successor to Douglas Fairbanks, he achieved worldwide fame during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Flynn was known for his romantic swashbuckler roles, frequent partnerships with Olivia de Havilland, and reputation for his womanizing and hedonistic personal life. His most notable rolesContinue reading “40 Vintage Photos of Errol Flynn During the 1930s and 1940s”
Portraits of Wild Bill Hickok, the Most Famous of All Western Gunfighters
James Butler Hickok (May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876), better known as “Wild Bill” Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his life on the frontier as a soldier, scout, lawman, gambler, showman, and actor, and for his involvement in many famous gunfights. He earned a great deal ofContinue reading “Portraits of Wild Bill Hickok, the Most Famous of All Western Gunfighters”
35 Adorable Vintage Photos of Children Posing With Their Beloved Animals
Pets are part of many children’s lives. Parental involvement, open discussion, and planning are necessary to help make pet ownership a positive experience for everyone. A child who learns to care for an animal, and treat it kindly and patiently, may get invaluable training in learning to treat people the same way. Careless treatment ofContinue reading “35 Adorable Vintage Photos of Children Posing With Their Beloved Animals”
26 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Hollywood Stars Enjoying Summer in the 1930s & 1940s
What did Hollywood beauties look like in the 1940s during summertime? Take a look at these glamorous photos to see.
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Female window cleaners working in London, 1917.
Photos of Tina Turner at Her Home in View Park, California in 1972
These photos captured moments of Tina Turner at her mid-century home in View Park, California in 1972. The front door featured handles that were molds of her hands. The family room included a waterfall with a pond and a wet bar with a built-in fish tank. Ike Turner purchased the home in 1963, shortly afterContinue reading “Photos of Tina Turner at Her Home in View Park, California in 1972”
15 Glamorous Photos of the 1st Academy Awards Ceremony in 1929
The 1st Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best films of 1927 and 1928 and took place on May 16, 1929, at a private dinner held at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California. AMPAS president Douglas Fairbanks hosted the show. Tickets cost $5Continue reading “15 Glamorous Photos of the 1st Academy Awards Ceremony in 1929”
