Amazing Colorized Photos of American Prohibition From the 1920s and 1930s
The vivid colors bring these images to life, perfectly capturing both the fashion and atmosphere of this fascinating chapter in American history. Many of these historic photographs are set in Washington. New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach…
38 Vintage Color Photographs Capture Everyday Life in the U.S During the 1970s
The 1960s were years of protest and reform. Young Americans demonstrated against the Vietnam War. African Americans demonstrated for civil rights. Women demonstrated for equal treatment. For many, society’s hero was the person who helped others. For many in…
Amazing Photos That Capture Everyday Life of New York in 1949
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 Guggenheim Foundation. Page studied art and social psychology at the University of California,…
Photographs of a Family of Nine Living in Field on U.S. Route 70 Near the Tennessee River During the Depression, 1936
A native of Boston, Carl Mydans (1907–2004) was born into a family of second-generation Russian immigrants. He studied journalism at Boston University, where he first learned how to take and develop photographs. After he graduated in 1930, he found work…
45 Cool Photos Defined the 1940s Teenage’s Fashions
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 that was somewhere between girls and college-age young women. Teenagers were obsessed…
U.S. Ladies in Jeans and Boots: One of Favorite Wear for American Women during the 1940s
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. These adorable vintage snapshots below show American women in jeans and boots…
“Time Capsule: Glimpses of 1940s New York City Through Stunning Vintage Photographs”
These incredible black and white photographs document everyday life in New York City in the 1940s and offer a glimpse into a long-gone era. From street peddlers selling fish or fresh ears of corn, to cars stalled under mounds…
44 Captivating Shots Showcasing Fashion Trends Among American Youth in the 1980s
1980s fashion had heavy emphasis on expensive clothes and fashion accessories. Apparel tended to be very bright and vivid in appearance. Women expressed an image of wealth and success through shiny costume jewelry, such as large faux-gold earrings, pearl…
“Echoes of Hooves and History: The Majestic Draft Horses of America’s Past in 20 Enthralling Historical Photographs”
The Industrial Revolution proved to be responsible for both the rise and collapse of the heavy horse in America. Demand for draft animals was spurred on by the growing transportation, construction and agricultural needs of the nation. The last half…
40 Cool Snaps That Show the ’50s Formal Dresses of Young Women
1950s formal dresses and prom dresses were much like the popular dress styles of the 1950s. The natural female figure was merely a starting block for the structure and design that clothing in the ’50s promoted. The look was…