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Stunning Photographs of Bronze Traffic Signal Towers in New York City From the 1920s

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In the early 20th century, New York’s Fifth Avenue faced severe congestion, with a mix of horses, carriages, pedestrians, street cars, bicycles, and automobiles vying for space. Continue reading »

Fascinating Portraits of a Young and Beautiful Pattie Boyd in the 1960s

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Pattie Boyd, born on March 17, 1944, inspired iconic songs and was married to George Harrison and Eric Clapton. Her influence is evident in hits like “Something,” “Layla,” and “Wonderful Tonight.” Continue reading »

Stephen Biesty’s Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything

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In his works, the artist Stephen Biesty deconstructs complex objects – bridges, ships, buildings, cars, and the human body. He “cuts” objects into layers and parts, showing their internal structure. Continue reading »

Vinatge Occultist Calendar with Incredible Illustrations by Manuel Orazi

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An occultist calendar with illustrations by Manuel Orazi, commemorating magic for the upcoming year of 1896, was printed in a symbolic edition of 777 copies. Continue reading »

Atmospheric Black and White Photographs of Paris by Night in the Early 1930s

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In the early 1930s, Brassaï, the pseudonym for Gyula Halász, captured the essence of Paris at night through stunning black-and-white photographs, showcasing both its elegance and its underbelly. Continue reading »

Exploring the Geometric Elegance of Joseph Binder’s Vintage Posters

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Joseph Binder, a Vienna-born graphic designer and painter, founded Wiener Graphik in 1924. Gebrauchsgraphik, a leading German design magazine, showcased his work. Natural images depicted in geometric forms and flat colors defined his Viennese work. Continue reading »

Stunning Photos of the 1924 Renault NN Berline

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The NN, which debuted at the 1924 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris, replaced the Types KJ and MT as the standard French automobile of the 1920s and 1930s. This specific model, which is widely used as taxis in towns and cities across the country, is thought to have started out as a Paris taxi. Continue reading »

Beautiful Vintage Posters Designed by Boris Artzybasheff

Three-Headed Dragon, circa 1920s
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Born in 1899 in Kharkov, Boris Artzybasheff was a Russian-American illustrator known for his distinctive and often surreal designs. Continue reading »

Fascinating Photos Capture Street Carnival Revelers in Port of Spain, Trinidad in 1975

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Port of Spain stands as the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago and ranks as its third-largest municipality, with only Chaguanas and San Fernando surpassing it in size. Situated along the Gulf of Paria on the northwest coast of Trinidad, it forms part of a vast urban area that extends from Chaguaramas in the west to Arima in the east. Continue reading »

Authentic Funny Leap Year Postcards From 1908

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Early 20th-century Leap Year postcards often featured gender stereotypes that are absurd in today’s world. For example, in this comic postcard series, women were depicted wielding guns, axes, dogs, nets, and traps to apprehend men, who could be readily enticed with food and beverages (such as beer, cheese, and pretzels) or cash. Continue reading »

1951 Hoffmann: Among the Strangest Automobiles Ever Produced

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Without a doubt, the Hoffmann is among the strangest vehicles ever produced. Its design is unlike anything else, so much so that it cannot be compared. Continue reading »

Identipops: Build Your Favorite Pop Star Game, 1969

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It’s confusing to see Mick Jagger, Peter Noone, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon on the Identipops box cover. However, who is the fourth man from the left? Pitney Gene? Cliff Richard? Is he some kind of bizarre Davy Jones caricature? Or is it another person? I’m not sure. Continue reading »

Before the Cybertruck: Amazing Photos of the 1988 Lamborghini LM002

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Lamborghini’s first foray into high-performance SUVs was the LM002, which made its debut at the 1986 Brussels Motor Show. Continue reading »

Pedal Skates: The Coolest Ride on Wheels Through History

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Roller skating’s popularity has fluctuated with each passing decade, with roller discos fading away in the 1980s and roller-blades making a resurgence in the 1990s. Continue reading »

Superb Photos of the Badass 1947 Norman Timbs Special

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Constructed in Los Angeles by the acclaimed Indy 500 engineer Norman Timbs, the Norman Timbs Special stands as a one-of-a-kind vehicle. Timbs invested around $10,000 in its creation, a considerable amount for the period. Continue reading »

Capturing the Essence of Industrial Elegance in French Poster Art by René Ravo

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René Ravo, born in 1904 in Étampes, France, emerged as a prominent French poster designer and illustrator despite a challenging start. Continue reading »

Amazing Early 20th-Century Optical Illusion Skull Postcards

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Early in the 20th century, optical illusion skull postcards were hugely popular throughout Europe. Continue reading »

Vintage Ads and Celebrities’ Glamour on These Classic Vespa Scooters

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The Vespa scooter, a symbol of style and functionality, was born in 1946 in post-war Italy out of a desperate need for affordable and efficient transport. Continue reading »

Turning Back the Clock: The 1951 Bell Manual for Operating a Rotary Telephone

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In 1951, Bell Telephone System introduced a guide titled “The Telephone and How We Use It,” designed to aid elementary school students and others in understanding the operation of classic rotary dial phones. The guide detailed everything from basic phone use, handling emergencies, to polite phone manners. Continue reading »

Vintage Postcards of Giant Trees in the Early 20th Century

“Giant,” Santa Cruz Big Trees
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Ever since the beginning of time, trees have provided us with two necessities for survival: food and oxygen. They supplied us with more needs as we developed, like tools, medicine, and shelter. Continue reading »

Frank Auerbach’s Early Charcoal Portraits Look Deep Into Human Life

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German-British painter Frank Auerbach repeatedly sketched his sitters for this series of large-scale charcoal portraits created between 1956 and 1962, erasing the image after each session until only a ghostly outline remained. Continue reading »

Vintage Photos of Soviets Taking Pictures with Their First Televisions

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Artists Anna Pilipyuk and Vladimir Shipotilnikov recalled how the TV was a source of pride in the Soviet Union for their project “My First TV.” They gathered pictures of people between World War II and Perestroika taking pictures with their television sets. Continue reading »

Color Images from The 1950s and 1960s that Were Discovered in A Trashcan Depict New York City in Kodachrome

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Jan Wein discovered certain pictures one day. “In case you are unaware of the background, I used to live in Manhattan during Ed Koch’s mayoralty in the 1980s. Continue reading »

Incredible Graphic Posters Designed by Leo Marfurt in the 1920s and ’30s

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Swiss-Belgian commercial artist Leo Marfurt was born in Aarau in 1894 and moved to Belgium in 1921, where he married in 1922. Continue reading »

Images from The Past of The Citroën U55 Cityrama Currus, the Best Bus Ever Built in History

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In 1956, Groupe Cityrama, a French travel company, asked Currus, a renowned coachbuilder, to create a revolutionary bus for modern tourists visiting Paris. Continue reading »