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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

Times Square, 1958, found Kodachrome transparency, photographer unknown.
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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 »

Wonderful Colorized Images of Early 20th-Century Malagasy Ladies in Style

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Wearing a “lamba” is traditional attire in Madagascar. It is worn by women in the form of two matching pieces of cloth, one around the head or shoulders and the other around the waist or chest. Continue reading »

1953 Packard Cavalier Fifth-Wheel Parking System by Brooks Walker

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In 1953, Brooks Walker transformed a Packard Cavalier sedan from his California-based business, Walker Research, into one of the most renowned postwar Packards. Continue reading »

The Esquire Glamour Girl Calendar of 1948

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Esquire magazine, when it debuted in 1933, was a precursor to Playboy in many respects. It featured substantial articles but was primarily purchased for its pin-up content. Unlike photographic nudes, Esquire’s pin-ups consisted of tantalizing glamour girl cartoons, initially created by George Petty. By 1939, these cartoons had evolved into double-page spreads, essentially pioneering the concept of the centerfold. Continue reading »

Photographer Misha Burlatsky Uses 1851 Technology to Capture Portraits on Glass

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Born into a family of an opera singer in Moscow in 1958, Misha Burlatsky embarked on a diverse life journey. Continue reading »

Stunning Photos of Jane Fonda in the 1960s

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Born on December 21, 1937, to famed actors Henry Fonda and Frances Ford Seymour, Jane Fonda became an Oscar winner twice. She has now achieved success in her own profession as an actor and political activist. Continue reading »

Superb Vintage Posters Designed by György Konecsni

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From the 1930s to the 1970s, Konecsni György (1908-1970) was a leading poster artist in Hungary. In the 1930s, his classicist art deco designs first appeared on the streets. Continue reading »

Shades on Feathers: An Old Book of Color Shades Depicted With Feathers

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An 18-section foldout containing 143 dyed feathers and a sample book with dyeing instructions. Continue reading »

Bizarre Vintage Christmas Cards From the Early 20th Century

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The holiday season is often a time for comparing the number of cards received among friends. Nowadays, these cards typically feature charming and quaint designs, but historically, they were quite peculiar. Continue reading »

Vintage Photographs of People Dressed Up in Christmas Tree Costumes

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Fashion is an integral part of the holiday season, from the classic and chic black dress, to the tacky sweaters, to the new outfits that we enjoy shopping for. Christmas fashion is as festive as turkey and eggnog. But some of these fashion choices are more curious than others. Continue reading »

Swooning, Screaming, Crying: Vintage Photographs of Teenage Fan Girls at Elvis Presley Concerts in the 1950s

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In the mid-1950s, Elvis Presley’s concerts were marked by an unprecedented phenomenon: intense, loud screaming from female fans. This screaming was so overwhelming that it often drowned out Elvis’ singing, even making it difficult for his band to play. Scotty Moore, Elvis’ guitarist, humorously noted that they had to follow Elvis’ movements for cues since they couldn’t hear him. In 1957, Elvis had to cover his ears to hear his own voice. Continue reading »

Vintage Photographs of People Riding Electric Scooters from The Beginning of The 20th Century

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Electric scooters are a trendy and eco-friendly way of traveling around the city. They are used for commuting, studying, or leisure. However, few people know that electric scooters have a long history that dates back to the last century. In fact, electric scooters were first invented in 1915 and were used for various purposes, such as recreation, crime, and mail delivery. Continue reading »

Beautiful Portraits of Goldie Hawn With Her Iconic Short Hairstyle in the 1960s

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Goldie Hawn, known for her stunning long hair today, sported a transformative pageboy cut in the 1960s that enhanced her look. Continue reading »

Two Women Demonstrate How to Turn This Sidecar in to a Small Caravan With Two Beds in 1958

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In 1958, in the heart of the British summer, two women embarked on a unique weekend adventure in the UK, as captured in these extraordinary photographs. The images depict the duo on a motorbike with a sidecar, which they ingeniously convert into their overnight accommodation. Continue reading »

In 1974 Manga Artists Celebrate The Exorcist’s Arrival in Japan

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The manga adaptation of The Exorcist by Kazuo Umezu was featured in the July 7th, 1974 issue of Shonen Sunday, just a week prior to the film’s release in Japan and six months after its US premiere in December 1973. Shonen Sunday, a weekly shonen manga magazine, has been published in Japan by Shogakukan since March 1959. Continue reading »

Amazing Vintage Photos of Tandem Cycling Taken by Jules Beau from The 19th Century

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Prior to the First World War, sports in Paris were a multifaceted social event. On one side, the inaugural sports federations were established and began to coordinate regulated contests. Continue reading »

Vintage Cover Photos of Cavalcade Magazine in the 1950s

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Cavalcade, an Australian men’s magazine, was first published in the early 1940s amidst World War II. Initially, it focused on serious topics, predominantly featuring content related to the war. The early editions included cartoons and jokes that were relatively harmless. Continue reading »

The First Car that Porsche Ever Built Was Found in A Shed that Had Been Untouched for More than A Century

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The first Porsche in the world, known as the “Egger-Lohner electric vehicle, C.2 Phaeton model” or P1 for short, made its debut on the streets of Vienna on June 26, 1898. This historic vehicle, designed and built by Ferdinand Porsche himself, had been stored in a shed in Austria since 1902. Continue reading »

Emotional Nostalgic Photos of Soviet Children that Have Become Iconic

Village children’s doctor conducts an examination. Dmitry Baltermants, 1970s
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Young pioneers playing in a kindergarten, outdoor adventures, civil defense lessons – these aren’t just routine moments of Soviet childhood. You’ve probably encountered these scenes more than once, either because they’ve been emblematized as joyful snapshots of Soviet upbringing, or because of their sheer emotional intensity. We’ve meticulously curated the cream of the crop into a captivating collection you simply can’t miss! Continue reading »

Amazing Photos of the 1988 Pontiac Banshee IV Concept

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In the twilight of 1988, Pontiac unveiled something almost mythical – the Banshee. This wasn’t just another car; it was a tantalizing glimpse into the adrenaline-charged future of automobiles. A blast from the past, the Banshee moniker whispered secrets from the 60s when it covertly tagged the soon-to-debut ’67 Pontiac Firebird, the cool cousin of the ’67 Chevrolet Camaro. Continue reading »