The participation of women in photography goes back to the very origins of the process. Several of the earliest women photographers, most of whom were from Britain or France, were married to male pioneers or had close relationships with their families. It was above all in northern Europe that women first entered the business ofContinue reading “Pioneering Female Photographers: Amazing Portraits of Victorian Women Behind Their Cameras”
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47 Stunning Photos of Actress Faye Emerson During the 1940s and Early 1950s
Born 1917 in Elizabeth, Louisiana, American film actress and television interviewer Faye Emerson had her film debut in 1941 and acted in many Warner Bros. films. In 1944, Emerson played one of her more memorable roles as Zachary Scott’s former lover in The Mask of Dimitrios. She also appeared in a number of other crimeContinue reading “47 Stunning Photos of Actress Faye Emerson During the 1940s and Early 1950s”
20 Wonderful Photos Showing Women’s Fashion in the 1910s
While many people think of the 1920s as the years when women’s clothes became radical, women’s fashions in the 1910s made a definitive switch from what had come before, marking the new century as something special. Until 1908, the curvaceous silhouette that had characterized the 1890s was still in vogue, but it underwent some changes.Continue reading “20 Wonderful Photos Showing Women’s Fashion in the 1910s”
Wonderful Photos of Farrah Fawcett and Her Future Husband Lee Majors Before Their Marriage During the 1960s and Early 1970s
Farrah Fawcett and Lee Majors started dating in 1968. The latter spotted a photo of Fawcett in his agent’s office, and asked to be introduced to her. “I remember thinking she was quite beautiful and had a beautiful name,” he told People magazine. Given that Majors was already famous as the star of the westernContinue reading “Wonderful Photos of Farrah Fawcett and Her Future Husband Lee Majors Before Their Marriage During the 1960s and Early 1970s”
30 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Famous Dads With Their Daughters
The father/daughter relationship is a special one, a thought that’s not lost on these famous fathers. Whether they’re brand-new daddies just learning the ropes of parenthood or experienced family men, these busy showbiz dads make time for the lil lucky ladies in their lives. Scroll down for a selection of cute celebrity dads and theirContinue reading “30 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Famous Dads With Their Daughters”
58 Vintage Photos of People with their Cars in the Early 20th Century
24 Fabulous Photos Showing 1960s Women’s Fashion
There’s no denying that the ’60s were one of the most impactful eras in fashion. Setting the tone for modern style, the decade revolutionised womenswear with bold colours, striking cuts and a rebelliously youthful attitude. So, it comes as no surprise that 50 years on, key trends from the time continue to influence designers, stylistsContinue reading “24 Fabulous Photos Showing 1960s Women’s Fashion”
54 Amazing Photos Show Everyday Life in the U.S. During the 1940s
Everyday life in the United States during the 1940s was shaped largely by World War II, which had profound impacts on the home front. The early part of the decade saw families adjusting to wartime realities, with many men enlisting or being drafted into military service. Women stepped into roles that were traditionally held byContinue reading “54 Amazing Photos Show Everyday Life in the U.S. During the 1940s”
45 Stunning Black and White Photos of Actress Deborah Kerr in the 1940s and 1950s
Born 1921 in Glasgow, Scottish film, theatre and television actress Deborah Kerr had her first film role in the British production Contraband in 1940. During her career, she won a Golden Globe Award for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the musical film The King and I (1956) and a Sarah Siddons Award for herContinue reading “45 Stunning Black and White Photos of Actress Deborah Kerr in the 1940s and 1950s”
Elsie Ferguson: One of the Most Beautiful Actresses in Edwardian Era
Starting as a 17 year old chorus girl, American stage and film actress Elsie Louise Ferguson (1885-1961) progressed through a number of productions to become a leading lady and Broadway star by 1909. In 1917 with some persuasion in the form of a $5,000 a week contract, Elsie Ferguson began acting in films. Her salaryContinue reading “Elsie Ferguson: One of the Most Beautiful Actresses in Edwardian Era”
