Amazing Photos That Capture Everyday Life of New York in 1949_ml
Homer Page (1918-1985) was an American documentary photographer whose most famous photographs were taken in New York City in 1949-1950, after he received a grant from the…
45 Cool Photos Defined the 1940s Teenage’s Fashions _ US Memories _ LINH
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 market, one…
U.S. Ladies in Jeans and Boots: One of Favorite Wear for American Women during the 1940s _ US Memories _ LINH
Jeans and boots were not only for men, but also for women with strong personalities, and they were also favorite fashion styles for ladies from the 1940s….
54 Extraordinary Kodachrome Slides That Reveal Everyday Life of the U.S From the 1940s _ US Memories _ LINH
Charles Weever Cushman (1896-1972) is an amateur photographer and Indiana University alumnus, bequeathed approximately 14,500 Kodachrome color slides to his alma mater. His photographs bridge a thirty-two…
20 Amazing Photos Capture Stores of the U.S. in the Early 1940s _ US Memories _ LINH
The early 1940s were dominated by World War II and its impact on the United States as well as many countries throughout the world. The U.S. experienced…
Amazing New York Street Style From the 1940s _ US Memories _ LINH
Photographed by Alfred Eisenstaedt, famous for taking the picture of the sailor kissing the girl in Times Square, the following photos are from a street style series he did…
Street Fashion in the 1940s Through Intimate Found Photos _ US Memories _ LINH
The Second World War saw the introduction of rationing, resulting in innovative fashion as clothing had to be recycled and renovated. Materials such as silk, nylon, wool,…
Discover the Charm of Yesteryear: A Visual Tour of American Gas Stations from the 1920s to the 1940s Through Vintage Photographs_top1
Gas stations have long been a familiar sight on American roadways, serving as crucial pit stops for motorists on their journeys. However, the gas stations we encounter…
40 Impressive Color Photographs Documenting Daily Life in America Immediately After World War II_top1
Following World War II, the United States emerged as one of the two dominant superpowers, turning away from its traditional isolationism and toward increased international involvement. The…
24 Beautiful Black and White Photos That Show Britain Transformed Into a Winter Wonderland_ml
There’s something about a blanket of snow that just makes winter feel extra special. In December, workers rushed to their office windows to document the first snowfall…