Does a baby walker help a child learn to walk? Some are clearly intended for walking practice. Others seem to be more for adult convenience. Though similar un-wheeled wicker walkers can help babies get around, those in the pictures seem to be rather restrictive. Baby walkers were known as early as the 15th century inContinue reading “Vintage Photos of Babies Learning to Walk With a Wicker Frame From the Early 20th Century”
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34 Vintage Snapshots of People in Their Kitchens From the 1960s
The 1960s were all about innovation and eclectic style. The mid-century modern look was still going strong and folks were eager to add pops of color throughout their home decor. The 1960s marked the beginning of when kitchens became more than just a place to prepare food. Instead, kitchens turned into the center of theContinue reading “34 Vintage Snapshots of People in Their Kitchens From the 1960s”
Photos of Sterling St. Jacques and Bianca Jagger Dancing at Studio 54 in New York City, 1978
Born 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah, American model, actor and dancer Sterling St. Jacques was the adopted son of actor Raymond St. Jacques. He had bit parts in films such as Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) with Faye Dunaway, Dinah East (1970) and the Italian movie Sistemo l’America e torno (1974). Together, Sterling andContinue reading “Photos of Sterling St. Jacques and Bianca Jagger Dancing at Studio 54 in New York City, 1978”
Two Ould Friends
Group of six creative cabinet cards that were most likely used to advertise the photography studio of Orgill, (John), Hartford, Connecticut. This marvelous series has an Irish theme as we see two buddies leaning on each other with a sign above that reads, Two Ould Friends. Next we see them joking around in hilarious drinkingContinue reading “Two Ould Friends”
Yesterday Today: July 19
Female window cleaners working in London, 1917.
Victorian Fatherhood: Sweet Studio Photos of Men With Their Children in the 19th Century
Of all the characteristics attributed to defining Victorian male masculinity, the one least emphasized or spoken about was that of the Victorian man as a father. Little attention was directed to the role the Victorian man played as a father till the end of the period. If the public and private spheres were defined byContinue reading “Victorian Fatherhood: Sweet Studio Photos of Men With Their Children in the 19th Century”
40 Incredibly Colorized Photos of Berlin in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
The Industrial Revolution transformed Berlin during the 19th century; the city’s economy and population expanded dramatically, and it became the main railway hub and economic center of Germany. Additional suburbs soon developed and increased the area and population of Berlin. In 1861, neighboring suburbs including Wedding, Moabit and several others were incorporated into Berlin. InContinue reading “40 Incredibly Colorized Photos of Berlin in the Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries”
Yesterday Today: September 15
Aboard the U.S.S. New York, 1896. “Ship’s tailor.” The dog is Nick. Bathing Beauties, ca. 1910s Robert Garrett (USA) wins the Gold medal in the discus at the 1896 Athens Olympics. Jim Morrison, Paris 1971 Johnny Cash was arrested in October 1965 when U.S. Customs agents found hundreds of pep pills and tranquilizers in hisContinue reading “Yesterday Today: September 15”
34 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Charlie Chaplin and His Last Wife Oona O’Neill During Their Marriage
In 1942, Oona O’Neill received a large amount of media attention after she was chosen as “The Number One Debutante” of the 1942–1943 season at the Stork Club. Soon after, she decided to pursue a career in acting and, after small roles in two stage productions, headed for Hollywood. In Hollywood, O’Neill was introduced toContinue reading “34 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Charlie Chaplin and His Last Wife Oona O’Neill During Their Marriage”
Fascinating Vintage Photos of Rome in the Mid-1950s
These amazing photos were captured by Allan Hailstone on a trip to Rome as a schoolboy with his father and a friend in August 1956. They had been inspired to go after seeing the 1954 movie Three Coins in the Fountain. “Before the advent of cheap airfares and mass tourism, it was easy in 1956Continue reading “Fascinating Vintage Photos of Rome in the Mid-1950s”
