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28 Vintage Childhood Photos of Frank Zappa From the 1940s

Frank Zappa was born on December 21, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland. His mother, Rosemarie (née Collimore) was of Italian (Neapolitan and Sicilian) and French ancestry; his father, whose name was anglicized to Francis Vincent Zappa, was an immigrant from Partinico, Sicily, with Greek and Arab ancestry. Frank, the eldest of four children, was raised inContinue reading “28 Vintage Childhood Photos of Frank Zappa From the 1940s”

36 Stunning Color Photos of Betty Brosmer in the 1950s

Born in Pasadena, California in 1935, American bodybuilder and physical fitness expert Betty Brosmer started her model career at the age of 13. The result was more than impressive; she has won over 50 beauty contests, has appeared on magazine covers more than 300 times, her image decorated more than a hundred calendars, billboards acrossContinue reading “36 Stunning Color Photos of Betty Brosmer in the 1950s”

56 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Classic Movie Stars Spending Time With Their Pets

Here is an interesting collection of lovely vintage pictures of classic movie stars spending time with their pets. From Rita Hayworth to Alfred Hitchcock, looks like these celebrities had a soft spot not only for dogs and cats, but for all kinds of creatures of the animal kingdom. As you will see below for example,Continue reading “56 Wonderful Vintage Photos of Classic Movie Stars Spending Time With Their Pets”

40 Vintage Portraits of Handsome Victorian Men With Mustaches

To the Victorian gentleman, a hairy upper lip was an essential accessory. The mustache was an affectation the most flattering to the vanity of the young. With it, the boy feels himself a man. It helps him to look old and the look of age is useful in business and inspires confidence. The youth ofContinue reading “40 Vintage Portraits of Handsome Victorian Men With Mustaches”

89 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Singer Françoise Hardy during the 1960s

Françoise Madeleine Hardy (born 17 January 1944) is a French singer and songwriter. Mainly known for singing melancholic sentimental ballads, Hardy has been an important figure in French pop music since her debut, spanning a career of more than fifty years with over thirty studio albums released. She rose to prominence in the early 1960sContinue reading “89 Beautiful Vintage Photos of Singer Françoise Hardy during the 1960s”

45 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley in 1960, When He Was Leaving the Army and Returning to the States

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix ofContinue reading “45 Vintage Photos of Elvis Presley in 1960, When He Was Leaving the Army and Returning to the States”

40 Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Fashion in the 1970s

The 1970s was a time when fashion was evolving in many ways. Women had more freedom to express themselves. The 1970s style notably preserved the “hippie” look of the 1960s, yet gave it a more refined, modern look. Additionally, as convenient travel became the norm, fashion gained influences from around the world. New fashion stylesContinue reading “40 Vintage Photos Showing Women’s Fashion in the 1970s”

30 Incredible Photos Showing Cyndi Lauper During the 1980s

Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton (born June 22, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. Her career has spanned over 40 years. Her album She’s So Unusual (1983) was the first debut album by a female artist to achieve four top-five hits on the Billboard Hot 100—”Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, “TimeContinue reading “30 Incredible Photos Showing Cyndi Lauper During the 1980s”