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…
Vintage Photos of Bygone Pittsburgh and its Residents Choking under Clouds of Coal Smoke, 1940-1950
The history of coal smoke in Pittsburgh is one of the most well-known examples of environmental pollution in American history. At its height, the smoke produced by the city’s industries was so thick that it was said to block out…
30 Found Photos Show What Camping Looked Like in the 1960s and ’70s
Camping is the process of staying overnight, in a different location, using some form of shelter. Typical forms of shelter include tents, hammocks, and recreational vehicles like caravans and campervans. This activity was originally developed in the UK as a…
Extra! Weegee – Striking Vintage Photographs Capture Everyday Life in New York City in the Late 1930s and Early ’40s
No photographer came close to capturing the sensations, scandals, and catastrophes of 1930s and ’40s New York like Ascher Fellig, a.k.a Weegee (1899-1968). His striking images—captured through his uncanny ability to be on the spot and ready to shoot when…
Happy Pi(e) Day! Here’s the 14 Sweetest Vintage Photographs of Celebrities Indulging in Pie
March 14 is Pi Day, because the date (3/14) contains the first three digits of the number pi, or π, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. But if we’re being honest, most people don’t get excited about…
Photos of Young Housewives From Between the 1940s and 1950s
They do everything: washing dishes, cleaning, laundry, clothesline, taking care of children in the spirit of fun and smiles on their faces. They are young beautiful housewives of the 1940s and 1950s. The life of the average married woman in…