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69 Beautiful Postcards Showing Women’s Swimsuits in the 1940s and 1950s
The mid-late 1940s was a breakthrough period of women swimwear, with its peak was the birth of the bikini in 1946. And it really boomed in the 1950s. A postcard set of 69 women swimsuits from the 1940s and 1950s will bring to you a clearer view.
50 Black and White Studio Portraits of Beautiful Swedish Women in the Early 1930s
Women’s fashion in the 1930s was more conservative than that of the optimistic 1920s. Another contrast in fashion in the 1930s from that of the decade before was a return to a more feminine look for ladies. Women’s curves were no longer being de-emphasized, skirts became longer, and clothes returned to being near the naturalContinue reading “50 Black and White Studio Portraits of Beautiful Swedish Women in the Early 1930s”
Shimada Hairstyle: The Lovely Traditional Hairdo of Japanese Women
The Shimada is a women’s hairstyle in Japan, similar to a chignon. Generally the hair is gathered together at the crown of the head and a small portion of the bun is sectioned off to point outward. This hairstyle was from the Edo period, and used still to this day. It became one of theContinue reading “Shimada Hairstyle: The Lovely Traditional Hairdo of Japanese Women”
37 Vintage Photographs Showing the “Beatles” Ringo Starr as a Photographer
Not only a great drummer, Ringo is also a good photographer. His passion for photography is quite understated; he has been photographing even before his rise to rockstardom. Along music, photography comes as his other love. “I think I really got more serious about it, more excited and interested in it, in the Beatle era,”Continue reading “37 Vintage Photographs Showing the “Beatles” Ringo Starr as a Photographer”
25 Wonderful Photos of Princess Diana at Home in the 1980s
Diana, Princess of Wales (born Diana Frances Spencer; 1 July 1961 – 31 August 1997), was a member of the British royal family. She was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales—the heir apparent to the British throne—and mother of Princes William and Harry. Diana’s activism and glamour made her an international icon andContinue reading “25 Wonderful Photos of Princess Diana at Home in the 1980s”
40 Vintage Photos Prove That Women Are Beautiful During Pregnancy
22 Funny Vintage Photographs of People Standing Next to Their Televisions
“Go Over There, By the TV” – The thing your mum asks you to go and stand in front of when she takes your picture. TVs were a prime example when they arrived in many homes in the 1950s, both a source of pride and wonder. Here’s some of funny interesting snapshots of people standingContinue reading “22 Funny Vintage Photographs of People Standing Next to Their Televisions”
74 Remarkable Vintage Photos Showing Turkish 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 Turkish Clothing in 1873”
