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30 Amazing Portraits of Maori Women With Their Traditional Chin Tattoos From the Early 20th Century

For New Zealand Maori women, the moko kauae, or traditional female chin tattoo, is considered a physical manifestation of their true identity. It is believed every Maori woman wears a moko on the inside, close to their heart; when they are ready, the tattoo artist simply brings it out to the surface. The Maori areContinue reading “30 Amazing Portraits of Maori Women With Their Traditional Chin Tattoos From the Early 20th Century”

20 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Actress Mary Wickes in the 1940s and 1950s

Mary Wickes was born Mary Isabella Wickenhauser in St. Louis, Missouri on June 13, 1910. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 1930. She received the Distinguished Alumni Citation from Washington University in 1955. Later she was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Washington University inContinue reading “20 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Actress Mary Wickes in the 1940s and 1950s”

37 Amazing Behind the Scenes and Publicity Photos From the Movie “Mask” (1985)

Movies don’t often grab us as quickly as Mask does. Mask is a 1985 American biographical drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich, starring Cher, Sam Elliott, and Eric Stoltz with supporting roles played by Dennis Burkley, Laura Dern, Estelle Getty, and Richard Dysart. The film is based on the life and early death of RoyContinue reading “37 Amazing Behind the Scenes and Publicity Photos From the Movie “Mask” (1985)”

28 Vintage Photos Showing Ladies Fashion during the Early 1940s

It is worthless to discuss fashion of the forties without first understanding the tremendous impact World War II had on everyday life during the early part of the decade. Social trends dictated fashion, World War II changed the world of fashion forever. The true hallmarks of fashion in the early 1940s included an austere silhouetteContinue reading “28 Vintage Photos Showing Ladies Fashion during the Early 1940s”

The First Winner of the Academy Award For Best Actress: 48 Stunning Vintage Photos of Janet Gaynor in the 1920s and 1930s

Born 1906 as Laura Augusta Gainor in Germantown, Philadelphia, American actress and painter Janet Gaynor began her career as an extra in shorts and silent films. After signing with Fox Film Corporation (later 20th Century-Fox) in 1926, she rose to fame and became one of the biggest box office draws of the era. In 1929,Continue reading “The First Winner of the Academy Award For Best Actress: 48 Stunning Vintage Photos of Janet Gaynor in the 1920s and 1930s”

35 Amazing Vintage Photos Showing Early Visitors to America’s First National Parks More Than a Century Ago

By the Act of March 1, 1872, Congress established Yellowstone National Park in the Territories of Montana and Wyoming “as a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people” and placed it “under exclusive control of the Secretary of the Interior.” The founding of Yellowstone National Park began a worldwide nationalContinue reading “35 Amazing Vintage Photos Showing Early Visitors to America’s First National Parks More Than a Century Ago”

41 Amazing Vintage Photos of Beautiful Monopede Women From the Past

These beautiful women are not only powerful, but also very confident, and really bring to our life the inspiration so much. Here below is a collection of 41 extraordinary photos of monopede women from the past. Take a look.

26 Stunning Photos of Indian Film Actress Madhubala in the Early 1950s

Madhubala (born Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi; 14 February 1933 – 23 February 1969) was an Indian actress and producer who worked in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning more than 20 years, she was predominantly active for a decade only but had appeared in over 60 films by the time of her death in 1969.Continue reading “26 Stunning Photos of Indian Film Actress Madhubala in the Early 1950s”