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42 Vintage Photos of Life in Paris during the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries

Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,175,601 residents as of 2018, in an area of more than 105 square kilometres (41 square miles). Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe’s major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, gastronomy, science, and arts. The CityContinue reading “42 Vintage Photos of Life in Paris during the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries”

26 Vintage Photographs of Hollywood Boulevard From 1928 When It Became Santa Claus Lane

Each November beginning in 1928, Hollywood merchants transformed a one-mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard between Vine and La Brea into Santa Claus Lane to boost shopping. Part of the promotion was a daily parade featuring Santa Claus and a film star. The brainchild of businessman Harry Blaine and the Hollywood Boulevard Association, which promoted theContinue reading “26 Vintage Photographs of Hollywood Boulevard From 1928 When It Became Santa Claus Lane”

42 Wonderful Photos of Stylish Women From the 1920s

Much has been written about 1920s fashion, and for good reason. It is easily one of the most influential, creative and unique epochs in modern fashion history. The most stunning thing you will notice about 1920s fashion is the shape of the silhouette. It is strikingly straight and flat. While most fashions accentuate the figureContinue reading “42 Wonderful Photos of Stylish Women From the 1920s”

75 Wonderful Vintage Photos That Show What Summer Fun Looked Like From the 1920s to the 1950s

Summer is for many a season of youth and dreams, of lighthearted moments we have longed for, as sunbeams and shadows stretch on hot sidewalks and a nightly breeze, along with crickets’ chirping, serenades our dreamy thoughts. These vintage photos show what summer fun looked like from between the 1920s and 1950s: (Images via LIFEContinue reading “75 Wonderful Vintage Photos That Show What Summer Fun Looked Like From the 1920s to the 1950s”

46 Stunning Photos of Actress Anne Shirley From the 1920s to the Early 1940s

Manhattan-born Anne was christened Dawn Evelyeen Paris on April 17, 1918. Her father died while she was still a baby and she and her widowed mother lived a very meager New York existence at first. Beginning her career as a child actress under the stage name Dawn O’Day, Shirley adopted the name of the characterContinue reading “46 Stunning Photos of Actress Anne Shirley From the 1920s to the Early 1940s”

47 Vintage Photos of Istanbul, Turkey From the 1920s and 1930s

Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, is the largest city in Turkey and the country’s economic, cultural and historic center. The city straddles the Bosporus strait, and lies in both Europe and Asia, with a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is the most populous city in Europe,Continue reading “47 Vintage Photos of Istanbul, Turkey From the 1920s and 1930s”

45 Stunning Photos of Actress Ann Harding in the 1920s and 1930s

Born 1902 as Dorothy Walton Gatley at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, American theatre, motion picture, radio, and television actress Ann Harding graduated from East Orange High School. Having gained her initial acting experience in school drama classes, she decided on a career as an actress and moved to New York City. BecauseContinue reading “45 Stunning Photos of Actress Ann Harding in the 1920s and 1930s”

Julekort: 21 Wonderful Vintage Norwegian Christmas Postcards From the Early 20 Century

Did you know that the tradition of giving Christmas cards started with the Victorians? In fact, a lot of our modern day Christmas traditions started in the Victorian era. But in those days most of the Christmas cards were still homemade, just like most of the gifts were. The tradition of giving gifts goes backContinue reading “Julekort: 21 Wonderful Vintage Norwegian Christmas Postcards From the Early 20 Century”