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49 Amazing Vintage Photographs Showing Life in America’s Farming Communities During the Great Depression

The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression that took place mostly during the 1930s, beginning in the United States. The timing of the Great Depression varied around the world; in most countries, it started in 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s. It was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of theContinue reading “49 Amazing Vintage Photographs Showing Life in America’s Farming Communities During the Great Depression”

44 Amazing Vintage Photos of Canadian Brides in the 1930s

Wedding photography has evolved since the invention of the camera, and weddings have become the mainstay of many professional studios and independent photographers. As early photos were taken in studio because of the bulk of the cameras and to provide better lighting options, the bride and groom made the trip to the studio to haveContinue reading “44 Amazing Vintage Photos of Canadian Brides in the 1930s”

22 Amazing Portrait Photos of Iranian Women From Between the 1920s and 1950s

Parisa Damandan (born 1967) is an Iranian photographer and art historian. She received a degree in photography from the University of Tehran. She is the author of Portrait photographs from Isfahan: Faces in transition, 1920-1950, a book illustrating the history of Isfahan in the early 20th century with portrait photographs, which she collected over aContinue reading “22 Amazing Portrait Photos of Iranian Women From Between the 1920s and 1950s”

60 Incredible Photographs of Rock Stars Taken by Bob Gruen in the 1970s and 1980s

For 40 years, Bob Gruen’s name has been synonymous with rock and roll. From taking early photos on tour with Ike and Tina Turner, to capturing the early CBGB/Max’s Kansas City scene to covering current stadium rockers such as Green Day, Gruen has always been at the right place at the right time—and he’s alwaysContinue reading “60 Incredible Photographs of Rock Stars Taken by Bob Gruen in the 1970s and 1980s”

40 Amazing Photos Showing Women’s Fashion in the 1950s

The 1950s were a time when fashion exploded into new directions, new colors, and new silhouettes. Cocktail dresses, circle skirts, short shorts, playsuits, or pants and capri… they all made the 1950s is one of the most glamorous eras of women’s fashion.

22 Wonderful Photos of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer on Their Wedding Day inSwitzerland in 1954

Audrey Hepburn married Mel Ferrer in Bürgenstock, Switzerland on September 25, 1954. The ceremony was held at a local 13th century Protestant church, Bürgenstock Chapel, at the base of the mountain. The bride wore a white organdie A-line wedding dress with chiffon sleeves by Pierre Balmain and a crown of white flowers in her hair.Continue reading “22 Wonderful Photos of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer on Their Wedding Day inSwitzerland in 1954”