Tag Archives: 1940s

40 Stunning Black and White Photos of Jean Patchett, a Model Who Helped Define the 1950s

Jean Patchett (1926 – 2002) was a leading fashion model of the late 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s. She was among the best known models of that era, which included Dovima, Dorian Leigh, Suzy Parker, Evelyn Tripp and Lisa Fonssagrives. Patchett was the subject of two of Vogue Magazine’s most famous covers, both shot inContinue reading “40 Stunning Black and White Photos of Jean Patchett, a Model Who Helped Define the 1950s”

40 Stunning Photos Showing Fashion & Style Trends of the 1940s

As the 1940s went through times of hardship during and after WWII, the solution was significant rationing and fashion items and fabrics were no exception. Fashion became more utilitarian or function and comfortability over style. Besides this rationing, as a tribute, women’s fashion also changed to reflect that and it was seen in the newContinue reading “40 Stunning Photos Showing Fashion & Style Trends of the 1940s”

69 Beautiful Postcards Showing Women’s Swimsuits in the 1940s and 1950s

The mid-late 1940s was a breakthrough period of women swimwear, with its peak was the birth of the bikini in 1946. And it really boomed in the 1950s. A postcard set of 69 women swimsuits from the 1940s and 1950s will bring to you a clearer view.

30 Amazing Vintage Photographs Showing Times Square From Between the 1930s and 1970s

Formerly known as Longacre Square, Times Square was renamed in 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly erected Times Building – now One Times Square – the site of the annual New Year’s Eve ball drop which began on December 31, 1907, and continues today, attracting over a million visitorsContinue reading “30 Amazing Vintage Photographs Showing Times Square From Between the 1930s and 1970s”

22 Funny Vintage Photographs of People Standing Next to Their Televisions

“Go Over There, By the TV” – The thing your mum asks you to go and stand in front of when she takes your picture. TVs were a prime example when they arrived in many homes in the 1950s, both a source of pride and wonder. Here’s some of funny interesting snapshots of people standingContinue reading “22 Funny Vintage Photographs of People Standing Next to Their Televisions”

27 Incredible Vintage Photos of Blizzards and Snowfalls in New York City’s Past

Whether they’re facing flurries of snowflakes or all-out blizzards, New Yorkers are all too familiar with old man winter! See how the Big Apple has weathered the cold…

18 Vintage Photos of Life in Havana, Cuba From the 1930s to the 1950s

Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba. The heart of the La Habana province, Havana is the country’s main port and leading commercial center. The city has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of 781.58 km2 (301.77 sq mi) – making it the largest city by area, theContinue reading “18 Vintage Photos of Life in Havana, Cuba From the 1930s to the 1950s”