Pedal Pushers: The Beloved Trousers That Powered 50s Women’s Wardrobes _ US
Pedal pushers are calf-length trousers that were popular during the 1950s and the early 1960s. Often cuffed and worn tight to the skin, they are related in style to capri pants, and are sometimes referred to as “clam diggers”. The…
51 Stunning Vintage Photographs of Los Angeles Chorus Girls From Between the 1920s and 1940s _ US
According to literature, it is hard to exactly define the starting point of the common “chorus girl” dancer. It may have been traced back to the Ballet Russes, or perhaps it goes back further to the late 1800s days of…
Candid Photographs of Teenage Girls at Texas Beaches During the 1980s _ US
By the 1980s, Texas hot spots for spring break, from Matamoros to Galveston were in full swing. These candid photos take a look back to how teenage girls indulged in this annual blowout more than 30 years ago. Teenage Girls…
41 Vintage Snaps Show People Dancing in the 1960s _ US
Compared to many dances of the previous decades, partners were no longer needed to join in on the fun. Famous dances in the sixties were often associated with a song. In some cases, the lyrics instructed listeners in how to…
30 Cool Photos Show What Teenage Girls Wore in the 1940s _ US
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…
Short Shorts in the 1950s _ US
The 1950s decade was the first that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear or for pinup girls. Women’s 1950s shorts came in several lengths and styles to fit a variety of leisure activities women enjoyed. The…
Ella Fitzgerald: The First Lady of Song _ US
In the annals of music history, Ella Fitzgerald stands as an unrivaled legend, a virtuoso whose voice transcended genre boundaries and touched the hearts of millions around the world. Born on April 25, 1917, in Newport News, Virginia, Ella Fitzgerald’s…
Andy Griffith: A Beloved American Icon _ US
In the annals of television history, few figures are as beloved and enduring as Andy Griffith. Born on June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Andy Griffith would go on to become one of the most iconic and beloved actors in…
Female Short Pants in the 1950s: The Day When the Shorts Were “Short Shorts” _ US
The 1950s decade was the first decade that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear. 1950s shorts came in several lengths and styles to fit a variety of leisure activities women enjoyed. The shortest of the 1950s…
Vintage Snapshots Capture Daily Life of Venice Beach, Los Angeles in the 1930s _ US
Venice is a residential, commercial and recreational beachfront neighborhood on the Westside of the city of Los Angeles. It was founded in 1905 as a seaside resort town and was an independent city until 1926, when it merged with Los…