40 Timeless Snapshots: The Vibrant Life of US East End Unveiled in the Initial Post-War Era_top1
Nigel Henderson (1917-1985) was a British artist and founding member of the Independent Group, but he was also a photographer whose work has been compared to that…
Savoring the 1940s: An Evocative Peek Into the Ambiance of American Restaurants and Cafeterias of the Era_top1
During the war (1941-1945) the creation of 17 million new jobs finally pulls the economy out of the Depression. Millions of married women enter the labor force….
Intriguing Glimpses Into the Past: Captivating Historical Photographs of Families Harvesting Hops in the English Countryside, 1900-1950_top1
These fascinating black and white pictures show the hop picker families of Kent from the early 1900s. Before mechanization hop-picking was a hugely labor-intensive process. Consequently, farmers…
25 Spectacular Monochrome Moments: The Essence of London During the Swinging Sixties Captured in Photographs_top1
The era of the 1960s is synonymous with dramatic political and social revolution and change. This decade saw the conservatism and restrictions of the preceding post war…
Skirts and Saddle Shoes: Favorite Styles of ’40s Teenage Girls_top1
The term ‘teenager’ was coined in 1941, and Seventeen magazine printed its first issue in 1944, showing off young teenager-targeted clothing and interests. It was a new…
“Discover the Unbelievable Reality of Air Travel in the 1950s: A Journey Beyond Imagination”_top1
Air travel has come a long way since the 1950s, this we know. But in the ’50s, flying was something different. It was something magical and marvelous….
The 1960s: The Golden Age of Youth – A nostalgic look back at the everyday lives of teenage girls in the sixties_top1
The 1960s marked the boom of youth fashion. Young people also had a quite liberal lifestyle in this era. Skirts and dresses were popular for girls, the…
Stunning images reveal the transformation of college dorm life in the United States over a century_top1
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s archives department has put together a collection of photos showing how student housing in the US has changed over the past 110 years. This woman’s…
Adorable beachwear for women in Florida, photographed in the glamorous 1950s_top1
One piece suits were still the most popular choice during the 1950s, but some did venture out and show off more skin. For the braver ladies during…
27 captivating full-color photos that capture the splendor of classic American cars of the 1910s and 1920s_top1
Perhaps no invention affected American everyday life in the 20th century more than the automobile. Automobiles have changed considerably since the 1920s due to the new cars…