30 Interesting Vintage Photographs of Women Posing With Their Bicycles
Today’s fashionable “lady cyclist” is likely wearing spandex, skin-tight bicycle shorts. Consider the women of 1894 and their persistence in finding some way to enjoy that new contraption, the bicycle. “What shall we wear?” is a query rising from every…
Vintage Bike Scenes
The bicycle had the potential to become a major means of environmentally-friendly transportation in the United States. Unfortunately, it never happened. The bicycle was relegated to become a vehicle used primarily for recreation (exercise) and for juvenile transportation. Today in…
What American [Woman’s] Look Looked Like, 1945
In the May 21, 1945 issue of LIFE Magazine, an article called “The American Look” appeared alongside wonderful images by photographer Nina Leen. Asserting that during WWII, US GIs had travelled the world and found the world’s women lacking in comparison to the…
Beautiful Women’s Beach Fashions of the 1950s
Portraits of unidentified fashion models in beautiful swimsuits from a 1950s LIFE photo shoot in Cuba. Gordon Parks took these photos in 1958, the year before American imports to Cuba ceased and, consequently, the year of a good portion of the Cadillacs…
21 Colorful Photos Showing Everyday Life in Central Park, New York in the 1970s
In the 1970s, Central Park, New York, witnessed a unique and vibrant era in its everyday life. From candid and lively snapshots to vibrant scenes. Each photograph captures authentic moments, reflecting the spirit of an era when both locals and…
35 Vintage Photos Show What Teens Wore in the 1970s
Fashion in the 1970s was about individuality. Common items included mini skirts, bell-bottoms popularized by hippies, vintage clothing from the 1950s and earlier, and the androgynous glam rock and disco styles that introduced platform shoes, bright colors, glitter, and satin….
44 Fascinating Photos That Show Men’s Street Style of the United States in the 1970s
What did American men wear in the 1970s? Just check these fascinating photos to see. Men’s Street Style of the United States in the 1970s Men’s Street Style of the United States in the 1970s Men’s Street Style of the…
30 Vintage Photos That Show Styles of Teenagers in the 1950s
The term ‘teenager’ was first introduced to the American public in the 1940s as a moniker coined by advertising executives looking to sell their products to a new audience. The concept of a distinct ‘youth culture’ had begun to develop…
45 Fascinating Color Photographs That Capture Boston Youth Fashion in the Early 1970s
Fashion in the 1970s began with a continuation of the mini skirts, bell-bottoms, and the androgynous hippie look from the late 1960s and eventually became an iconic decade for fashion. Nick Dewolf was promptly to document images of American teenagers…
Vintage Photos of Coal Miners and the Brutal Conditions They Faced Underground, 1900s-1940s
Mining coal has always been a dangerous and challenging occupation, requiring workers to dig deep underground, often in cramped and dangerous conditions. In this article, we present a collection of vintage photos that offer a glimpse into the daily struggles…