46 Fascinating Color Photos That Capture Street Scenes of Los Angeles From the 1950s_Ha
These fascinating color photos show what Los Angeles looked like in the 1950s. …
Women in the 1940s were more beautiful and wonderful than we imagined_Ha
These snapshots show that women from the 1950s were so cool. Women in the 1950s Women in the 1950s Women in the 1950s Women in the 1950s…
The images record what housewives had to do in the 1940s_Ha
In 1941, LIFE magazine sent photographer William C. Shrout to document the lives of one of the biggest single demographics in the U.S: the 30 million housewives who did…
Photos Show What Teenage Girls Wore in the 1940s_Ha
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…
The Honeymooners (1955-1956): A Timeless Classic in Television Comedy_Ha
In the golden era of television, few shows captured the hearts of audiences like “The Honeymooners.” Premiering in 1955, this classic sitcom quickly became a cultural phenomenon…
Vintage Photos Show the Early Days of Washing Machines, 1880s-1950s_Ha
It is said that the washing machine did more to liberate women in the 20th century than the pill or the right to work or vote. Before…
Jackie Gleason: The Multi-Talented Entertainer and Comedy Legend_Ha
Jackie Gleason, born on February 26, 1916, in Brooklyn, New York, was a multi-talented entertainer who left an indelible mark on American television, film, and comedy. Often…
The Donna Reed Show: A Classic Family Sitcom and Timeless Portrayal of American Domestic Life_Ha
“The Donna Reed Show” stands as a timeless classic in the annals of American television. Airing from 1958 to 1966, this beloved sitcom created by William Roberts offered a heartfelt…
Poodle Skirts: The Favorite Fashion Trend of Young Women Since the 1950s_Ha
A poodle skirt is a wide swing felt skirt of a solid color displaying a design appliquéd or transferred to the fabric. The design was often a…
Did You Know: 1930s Flour Sacks Had Colorful Patterns for Women to Sew Dresses From_Ha
Back in the 1930s, flour companies began noticing that women were turning their cotton flour sacks into clothing, diapers, dish cloths and more. Times were hard and…