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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”

50 Amazing Photos of Couples That Defined the 1920s Fashion Styles

Society changed quickly after World War I: customs, technology, manufacturing all rocketed into the 20th century. Fashion is shaped and influenced by the society and events which surround it. 1920s fashion was the perfect blend between style and function. Beautiful clothes that allowed women to move.“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. FashionContinue reading “50 Amazing Photos of Couples That Defined the 1920s Fashion Styles”

56 Amazing Vintage Colorized Photos of the American Civil War

The Civil War is the central event in America’s historical consciousness. While the Revolution of 1776-1783 created the United States, the Civil War of 1861-1865 determined what kind of nation it would be. The war resolved two fundamental questions left unresolved by the revolution: whether the United States was to be a dissolvable confederation ofContinue reading “56 Amazing Vintage Colorized Photos of the American Civil War”

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”

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”

74 Remarkable Vintage Photos Showing Ottoman Clothing in 1873

Ottoman clothing is the style and design of clothing worn by the Ottoman Turks. While the Palace and its court dressed lavishly, the common people were only concerned with covering themselves. Starting in the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, administrators enacted sumptuary laws upon clothing. The clothing of Muslims, Christians, Jewish communities, clergy, tradesmen, andContinue reading “74 Remarkable Vintage Photos Showing Ottoman Clothing in 1873”

Amazing Colorized Pictures From the Old West During the Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries

A cowboy is an animal herder who tends cattle on ranches in North America, traditionally on horseback, and often performs a multitude of other ranch-related tasks. The historic American cowboy of the late 19th century arose from the vaquero traditions of northern Mexico and became a figure of special significance and legend. A subtype, calledContinue reading “Amazing Colorized Pictures From the Old West During the Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries”

20 Vintage Photos Capture the Heartache of Wartime Farewells at the Pennsylvania Station, New York City in April 1943

They stand in front of the gates leading to the trains, deep in each other’s arms, not caring who sees or what they think. Each goodbye is a drama complete in itself. Sometimes the girl stands with arms around the boys’ waist, hands tightly clasped behind. Another fits her head into the curve of hisContinue reading “20 Vintage Photos Capture the Heartache of Wartime Farewells at the Pennsylvania Station, New York City in April 1943”