Old US

44 Captivating Shots Showcasing Fashion Trends Among American Youth in the 1980s

  1980s fashion had heavy emphasis on expensive clothes and fashion accessories. Apparel tended to be very bright and vivid in appearance. Women expressed an image of wealth and success through shiny costume jewelry, such as large faux-gold earrings, pearl…

“Echoes of Hooves and History: The Majestic Draft Horses of America’s Past in 20 Enthralling Historical Photographs”

The Industrial Revolution proved to be responsible for both the rise and collapse of the heavy horse in America. Demand for draft animals was spurred on by the growing transportation, construction and agricultural needs of the nation. The last half…

40 Cool Snaps That Show the ’50s Formal Dresses of Young Women

  1950s formal dresses and prom dresses were much like the popular dress styles of the 1950s. The natural female figure was merely a starting block for the structure and design that clothing in the ’50s promoted. The look was…

The 1960s: The Typical Age of Youth – A Look Back At The Daily Life of ’60s Teenage Girls

  The 1960s marked the boom of youth fashion. Young people also had a quite liberal lifestyle in this era. Skirts and dresses were popular for girls, the most popular music genre was Rock and Roll, and one popular song…

Pictures of High School Awkward Dances From the 1970s

  These vintage photographs collected by Flashbak, primarily taken in the early 1970s. It was a time before disco, but after Woodstock. It had a little bit of the flavor of both the 60s and 70s, but plenty of teen awkwardness…

Forgotten photographs of a late summer Sunday in Central Park, 1942

  On a lazy Sunday afternoon in September 1942, photographer Marjory Collins wandered around New York City’s Central Park capturing a series of incredible images. The amazing and quasi-candid shots show families, friends, kids, lovers, and sailors enjoying a sunny…

“Red Skelton: The Genius Behind a Century of Smiles – An Ode to Timeless Humor”

  Comedy, they say, is a universal language that transcends cultural barriers and brings people together in shared laughter. In the realm of comedy, few names shine as brightly as Red Skelton. With a career spanning decades, Red Skelton left…

Vintage Photos Revealing the Early Days of the World’s Most Iconic Companies

The origins of some of the world’s most iconic companies are often shrouded in myth and legend, with stories of innovation, perseverance, and luck. But what did these companies really look like in their early days?Thanks to the power of…

“Celebrating 1950s Fashion: The Era of ‘Short Shorts’ for Women”

  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…

38 Amazing Photos Capture Women in Bars From Between the 1930s and 1950s

  That’s what women looked like in bars from between the 1930s and 1950s.