Constructing the Golden Gate Bridge: Rare Photos from the 1930s
The Golden Gate Bridge is unquestionably an American icon whose symbolism power rivals that of the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty, in part through its representation of optimism, a distinctly American trait. Its visual linkage of form and…
Classic SoCal – Captivating Black and White Photos of Venice Beach Eccentrics in 1984
In 1984, Brazilian photographer Claudio Edinger documented the rainbow of oddballs who called the countercultural Southern California beach neighborhood home. The photographs he took of the denizens of Venice Beach in their natural habitat: a bodybuilder in the surf, a…
Pedal Pushers – The Most Popular Trousers for Women in the 1950s
Pedal pushers are calf-length trousers that were popular during the 1950s and the early 1960s. Often cuffed and worn tight to the skin, they are related in style to capri pants, and are sometimes referred to as “clam diggers”….
Before the Internet: 25 Beautiful Black and White Photos Capturing Children’s Everyday Life in the Past
Internet is truly a great telecommunication revolution to change the lives of people. It helps to connect us closer together, so of course it’s good for us, but with kids, not sure … Here are some lovely vintage photos of…
One of the Bizarre Trends of the 1950s: Telephone Booth Stuffing
One of the most well-known fads of all time was the art of “telephone booth stuffing.” In taking part in this event, several students would squeeze themselves into a telephone booth, one after another, until no one else could fit…
39 Stunning Photos Capturing People Picnicking in the Mid-20th Century
A picnic is a meal taken outdoors (al fresco) as part of an excursion, especially in scenic surroundings, such as a park, lakeside, or other place affording an interesting view, or else in conjunction with a public event such…
Lunch Atop a Skyscraper – Unveiling the Story Behind an Iconic Photograph
The iconic photograph known as “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” captures a moment frozen in time, taken on September 20, 1932. In this black-and-white image, eleven intrepid ironworkers find themselves seated upon a steel beam, soaring 850 feet (260 meters)…
1940s Fashion – A Young Woman Showing How to Create the Full-Leg Effect with Liquid Stockings in 1941
Until the end of the 1930s the best women’s stockings were made from silk. This changed in the United States when DuPont began manufacturing nylon in 1939. Nylon stockings went on limited sale in October of that year followed by…
38 Mesmerizing Photos: The Effortless Cool of 1950s Girls in Jeans
Invented by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss in 1873, jeans marked culture of the last 140 years probably more than we think. Jeans are undeniably a fashion mainstay, but that wasn’t always the case. In fact, jeans are one fashion…
40 Breathtaking Street Fashion Photos from the 1970s – US Memories
Fashion in the 1970s began with a continuation of the mini skirts, bell-bottoms, and the androgynous hippie look from the late 1960s and eventually became an iconic decade for fashion. Generally the most famous silhouette of the mid and late…