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45 Stunning Photos of Actress Mara Corday in the 1950s

The actress was born Marilyn Watts in Santa Monica, California, 17 years before she put her foot on the bottom step of the show biz ladder, dancing in the back row of the chorus in “Earl Carroll’s Revue” at the famed showman’s theater-restaurant in Hollywood. Modeling for photographers led to wider exposure and ultimately toContinue reading “45 Stunning Photos of Actress Mara Corday in the 1950s”

28 Incredible Vintage Photos of Women Riding Side-Saddle During the Victorian Era

For women, sitting aside on a horse dates back to antiquity. For the main part, men rode horses; women were merely passengers, sitting behind the men, either holding the man around the waist or sitting on a small padded seat or pillion. This was partly due to their long, heavy skirts; it was impractical toContinue reading “28 Incredible Vintage Photos of Women Riding Side-Saddle During the Victorian Era”

Behind the Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Red Dress Sitting’ Series, January 1957

Milton Greene photographed Marilyn Monroe in this series, appropriately titled “The Red Dress Sitting” for Life Magazine in January 1957, after Marilyn had returned from her honeymoon in Jamaica with Arthur Miller. This series produced several memorable images, displaying the playful eroticism that was apparent in all their work together. Marilyn teases with her hairContinue reading “Behind the Scenes Photos of Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Red Dress Sitting’ Series, January 1957”

40 Vintage Photos of Women from the 1930s

Step back into a decade defined by resilience and refinement, where elegance was not just a style but a way of life. These rare photographs of women from the 1930s give us a glimpse of a world caught between tradition and modernity—moments of quiet grace, bold fashion, and unspoken strength which are preserved in silverContinue reading “40 Vintage Photos of Women from the 1930s”

30 Fantastic Photos of 1970s Sportswear

The 1970s fashion was a fun era. The early 1970s fashion scene was very similar to 1969, just a bit more flamboyant. It wouldn’t be hyperbole to say that a fashion revolution occurred in the 1970s. Polyester was the material of choice and bright colors were everywhere. Men and women alike were wearing very tightContinue reading “30 Fantastic Photos of 1970s Sportswear”

The Tall Stovepipe-Style Hat: 49 Vintage Photos of Welsh Women in National Costume From the 19th Century

First appearing during the 1830s, the Welsh hat worn by women as part of Welsh national costume is a tall stovepipe-style hat, similar to a top hat, or the capotain. It is still worn by women, and particularly schoolgirls, in Wales on St David’s Day, but rarely on other occasions. Two main shapes of WelshContinue reading “The Tall Stovepipe-Style Hat: 49 Vintage Photos of Welsh Women in National Costume From the 19th Century”