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FREE ARTICLE – 30 Vintage Photos That Show Men’s Hairstyles in the Mid-19th Century
Right from the times of Queen Victoria up to the late 1800s, there was vast progress in all spheres and this period was defined by popular fashion and hairstyle trends. Fashion moved away from the stiff and snobbish styles adopted by the aristocrats (in wigs) in the 1700s and became more casual, taking inspiration fromContinue reading “FREE ARTICLE – 30 Vintage Photos That Show Men’s Hairstyles in the Mid-19th Century”
Pictures of the House of David, the All-Bearded Baseball Team, From the Early 20th Century
Mug Shots of Criminals in Calgary, 1920
A mug shot is a photographic portrait of a person from the shoulders up, typically taken after a person is arrested. The original purpose of the mug shot was to allow law enforcement to have a photographic record of an arrested individual to allow for identification by victims, the public and investigators. After the defeatContinue reading “Mug Shots of Criminals in Calgary, 1920”
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”
30 Portrait Photos Show Hairstyles of Young Men in the 1970s
These vintage photos show hairstyles of young men in the 1970s. Help us to continue bringing you amazing quality historical content. We truly appreciate your contribution. Visit the donate section of our website for safe and secure giving. Thank you
Elegant Photos of Victorian Men With Their Top Hats
A top hat is a tall, flat-crowned hat for men traditionally associated with formal wear in Western dress codes, meaning white tie, morning dress, or frock coat. The top hat is also known as a beaver hat or silk hat, in reference to its material, as well as casually as chimney pot hat or stoveContinue reading “Elegant Photos of Victorian Men With Their Top Hats”
30 Vintage Photos of Victorian Men Posing With Their Canes
A Victorian gentleman would have a number of canes – there would be a rustic cane, perhaps made of a stout wood such as ash, for walking the dogs and a more sober cane for the office. Then, for going to dinner and to the opera, a man would carry a lighter cane with aContinue reading “30 Vintage Photos of Victorian Men Posing With Their Canes”
40 Handsome Photos of Actor William Holden From Between the 1930s and 1950s
Born 1918 in O’Fallon, Illinois, American actor William Holden appeared uncredited in Prison Farm (1939) and Million Dollar Legs (1939) at Paramount. He had his first starring role was in Golden Boy (1939), costarring Barbara Stanwyck, in which he played a violinist-turned-boxer. Holden served as a second and then a first lieutenant in the UnitedContinue reading “40 Handsome Photos of Actor William Holden From Between the 1930s and 1950s”
22 Vintage Photos of Robert Redford during the 1960s
Charles Robert Redford Jr. (born August 18, 1936) is an American actor, director and producer. He is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award from four nominations, a British Academy Film Award, two Golden Globe Awards, the Cecil B. DeMille Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2014, Time named him oneContinue reading “22 Vintage Photos of Robert Redford during the 1960s”
