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68 Stunning Photos of Wedding Gowns in the 1950s
After the shortages of World War II, women were ready for a little luxury. And brides didn’t want to skimp on the lace or fabric. In 1947, French designer Christian Dior caused a sensation when he introduced his “new look,” hour-glass dresses with long, flowing skirts – skirts made of yards and yards of cloth.Continue reading “68 Stunning Photos of Wedding Gowns in the 1950s”
17 Haunting Mugshots of Women in the Early 1900s
(Photos from Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums)
54 Beautiful Photos of Angela Lansbury during the 1940s & 1950s
Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury DBE (born October 16, 1925) is an English-American-Irish actress who has appeared in theatre, television, and film. Her career has spanned seven decades, much of it in the United States, and her work has attracted international acclaim. Lansbury was born to Irish actress Moyna Macgill and English politician Edgar Lansbury, anContinue reading “54 Beautiful Photos of Angela Lansbury during the 1940s & 1950s”
30 Vintage Photographs of Albino Women From the 19th Century
A beautiful photo collection that show albino girls named Nellie Walker, Millie Lammar in the 1870s, albino performer and Circassian beauty Aggie Zolidra, Aggie Zolutia in the 1880s, and some other beautiful girls.
22 Beautiful Photos of Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA Fame in the 1970s and Early 1980s
ABBA are a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The group’s name is an acronym of the first letters of their first names. Widely considered one of the greatest musical groups of all time, they became one of the most commercially successful actsContinue reading “22 Beautiful Photos of Agnetha Faltskog of ABBA Fame in the 1970s and Early 1980s”
68 Beautiful Photos of Actress Olivia de Havilland During the 1930s
Dame Olivia Mary de Havilland DBE (July 1, 1916 – July 26, 2020) was a British-American actress. The major works of her cinematic career spanned from 1935 to 1988. She appeared in 49 feature films and was one of the leading actors of her time. She was the oldest living and earliest surviving Academy AwardContinue reading “68 Beautiful Photos of Actress Olivia de Havilland During the 1930s”
35 Vintage Portrait Photos of Secretaries in the 1960s
The office of the 1950s and ‘60s was, in many ways, the embodiment of the American dream; it allowed for a comfortable salary, an independent lifestyle, and room for advancement. In the 1960s, the number one job for American women was the secretarial occupation. The most common job for American women today is still theContinue reading “35 Vintage Portrait Photos of Secretaries in the 1960s”
57 Amazing Vintage Photos of Women Taken During the American Civil War in 1863
Mathew Brady (1823-1896) was one of the most prolific photographers of the nineteenth century, creating a visual documentation of the Civil War period (1860-1865). During the Civil War, Brady and his associates traveled throughout the eastern part of the country, capturing the effects of the War through photographs of people, towns, and battlefields. Additionally, BradyContinue reading “57 Amazing Vintage Photos of Women Taken During the American Civil War in 1863”
50 Glamorous Photos of Actress Ella Raines in the 1940s
Born 1920 near Snoqualmie Falls, Washington, American film and television actress Ella Raines studied drama at the University of Washington and was appearing in a play there when she was seen by director Howard Hawks. She became the first actress signed to the new production company he had formed with the actor Charles Boyer, B-HContinue reading “50 Glamorous Photos of Actress Ella Raines in the 1940s”
