In 1906, the famed New York City photographer Percy C. Byron was commissioned to take a series of studio photographs depicting “Dr. Latson’s Method of Self Defense”. The pictures show an athletic young woman demonstrating an unarmed combat stance, several techniques of self defence with an umbrella and a stamping side kick to the attacker’sContinue reading “Method of Women’s Self Defense: Vintage Photos From 1906 Illustrate Modes for Warding Off a Street Bully or Foul”
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Marriage Advice for Young Ladies From a Suffragette in 1918
The suffragettes fought hard for their right to vote and be strong independent women, but they also fought for equality when it came to men and women. Hence, the “Advice on Marriage. To Young Ladies”. It truly is a hilarious piece of advice that was probably created in 1918, but still very relevant today. TheContinue reading “Marriage Advice for Young Ladies From a Suffragette in 1918”
Amazing Photographs of Willa Mae Ricker and Leon James Demonstrating Steps of the Lindy Hop in 1943
Willa Mae Ricker was one of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, featured in the famous 1943 LIFE Magazine story on the Lindy Hop with Leon James, along with the white Broadway dancers, Stanley Catron and Kaye Pop whose picture appears on the cover. The photographs of individual dance steps by Gjon Mili are sensational. Especially notable isContinue reading “Amazing Photographs of Willa Mae Ricker and Leon James Demonstrating Steps of the Lindy Hop in 1943”
Dressing a Victorian Woman in the 1860s
At the beginning of the Victorian era, all clothing was hand-made. Because of this, dresses were expensive, and only the wealthy could afford a large wardrobe. The less fortunate wore cast-offs, clothing from second-hand shops, or sewed their own. After the invention of the sewing machine in 1851, the industry began to change. Not onlyContinue reading “Dressing a Victorian Woman in the 1860s”
How Men Expressed Romantic Gestures With Their Lovers in the Early 20th Century
These fascinating postcards show how men expressed romantic gestures with their lovers from between the 1900s and 1920s.
Interesting Diagrams From 1931 Show 30 Ways to Die from Electrocution
Have you ever counted the ways to achieve death or extreme shock from electricity? Well, here’s some pretty strange diagrams of 30 ways to die by electrocution from a 1931 illustrated German book “Elektroschutz in 132 Bildern”.
