Vintage Hats & Headgear Fashion from the 1910s-1930s

Norma Talmadge in a fantastic velvet beret, 1919

Mae Busch in something truly different, 1929

Viola Dana in a great-looking geometric pattern, 1926

Barbara La Marr in a scarf a la the 1923

Claire Windsor looks elegant in fur, 1925

Photos of Portobello Road in the 90s

Portobello Road is a street in the Notting Hill district of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London, England. It runs almost the length of Notting Hill from south to north, roughly parallel with Ladbroke Grove. On Saturdays it is home to Portobello Road Market, one of London's notable street markets, known for its second-hand clothes and antiques. (Wikipedia)

Funny Vintage Animal Pics

Mugshots of the Newcastle upon Tyne Criminals of the 1930's

This mug shot comes from a police identification book believed to befrom the 1930s. It was originally found in a junk shop by a member ofthe public and subsequently donated to Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.No information is available to confirm which police force compiled itbut evidence suggests it's from the Newcastle upon Tyne area.

Vintage Magazine Covers from Japan

Beautiful Vintage Portraits of Aussie Ladies

William J Hall (1877-1951) and his father, William Frederick Hall, both worked as photographers in Sydney in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The extensive collection of their images contains portraits, places and many sailing scenes.

Old Hollywood a Personal Perspective

These are all personal family photos. Bodie Bailey's Aunt Ida was in live theater and silent movies from about 1910 to the late 1920's. Most of her film work was done for the Christie Studios.

Double-decker Buses in the 1930s

Assembling the bodies on AEC bus chassis, 1937

Assembling the bodies on AEC bus chassis, Nov. 1937

Stage coach & double-decker bus in procession, Sydney Harbour Bridge Celebrations, 1932 / photographer Hall & Co.

Empire Air Training Scheme Airmen leave by "Awatea" for Canada, 22/2/1941, by Sam Hood

Adelaide Boys' Band arriving at Central Railway, Sydney, 14 January 1937 / photographer Sam Hood

Before Star Wars

Created by Esteban Izquierdo

Rare Photographs of Chinese Women from the 1800s

At home or abroad, in holiday robes or in plain clothing, the heart of a Chinese female seems to be at all times ready to overflow with mirth and good humor.

In this photograph from 1868, the bound feet of a Chinese woman are juxtaposed with a normal, unbound foot. The difference is incredible. The tiny shoe propped up against the wall looks like it was made for a small child, not a full-grown woman.

Here’s a sight that isn’t really that unusual, even today: two ladies, in this case Amoy women, sitting together for a bit of a chat.

Pictured here, in another photograph from 1871, is a young woman from Taiwan, which was known as ‘Formosa’ in the 19th century.

Seen here is one of the most widespread traditions of human society in any country, the wedding. The bride stands with her face covered, and indeed, it was quite normal for a groom not to see his bride before they were wed.