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…
Delightful Ice Cream on Wheels: 20 Charming Vintage Photos of Mobile Vendors
‘Hokey-pokey’ was a slang term for ice cream in general in the 19th and early 20th centuries in several areas, including New York City and parts of Great Britain, specifically for the ice cream sold by street vendors, or ‘hokey-pokey’…
Nostalgic Elegance: 60 Vintage Photos Showcasing the Charming Flight Attendants of Pacific Southwest Airlines in the ’60s and ’70s
Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) was a United States airline headquartered in San Diego, California, that operated from 1949 to 1988. It was the first large discount airline in the United States. PSA called itself “The World’s Friendliest Airline” and painted…
38 Stunning Color Photographs Capturing U.S. Street Scenes in the 1950s
The United States in the 1950s experienced marked economic growth – with an increase in manufacturing and home construction amongst a post-World War II economic boom. The Cold War and its associated conflicts helped create a politically conservative climate…
Rare Vintage Photos Showcasing the Humble Beginnings of the World’s Most Iconic Companies
The origins of some of the world’s most iconic companies are often shrouded in myth and legend, with stories of innovation, perseverance, and luck. But what did these companies really look like in their early days?Thanks to the power of…