Photograph of Charlie Bowdre and His Wife Manuela Stained With His Blood, 1880

Here’s an 1878 tintype portrait of Wild West outlaw Charlie Bowdre alongside with his wife, Manuela Herrera. Taken in Las Vegas, New Mexico, this photograph captures a rare moment of domestic peace for a couple deeply entangled in the lawless violence of the frontier.

Born in Georgia around 1848, Bowdre moved west to New Mexico in the 1870s and worked as a cowboy and farmer. He became drawn into the violent Lincoln County War (1878), aligning himself with John Tunstall and the Regulators alongside his close friend, Billy the Kid. Following the defeat of the Regulators, Bowdre joined Billy the Kid’s gang, often referred to as “The Rustlers” or “The Regulators,” engaging in cattle rustling across New Mexico.

Bowdre married Manuela Herrera (sister of Antonia Herrera, who was married to fellow Regulator Dirty Steve Stephens) around 1879/1880. This portrait is one of the very few surviving authenticated images showing a prominent Old West Regulator posing with his spouse. Just months after this photo was taken, Sheriff Pat Garrett and his posse tracked Billy the Kid and his gang to a abandoned stone house at Stinking Springs, New Mexico.

On the morning of December 23, 1880, Bowdre stepped outside at dawn to feed the horses, wearing a hat similar to Billy the Kid’s. Garrett and his men mistook Bowdre for the Kid and opened fire, shooting him through the chest. At the time of the shooting, he was carrying this exact photograph of himself and Manuela in his breast coat pocket. The dark, heavy discoloration and staining visible across the lower portion and edges of the image are widely believed by historians to be Bowdre’s own bloodstains, which soaked through his clothing as he fell fatally wounded.

Following the shootout, Sheriff Pat Garrett took the blood-stained memento off Bowdre’s body. It was passed down through generations of Garrett’s family before eventually being sold to a private historical collector.

Bowdre was buried in the Old Fort Sumner Cemetery next to his fellow gang members, Tom O'Folliard and Billy the Kid (who was killed by Pat Garrett half a year later in July 1881).

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These vintage photos capture people posing with their horses in the early 1900s, a time when the animal remained central to everyday life, work, and leisure. The images show men, women, and children standing proudly beside their horses: whether on farms, in rural landscapes, or in more formal portrait settings.

From working draft animals to prized riding horses, the photos reflect both practical partnership and genuine affection. They offer a nostalgic and heartfelt glimpse into a world where horses were constant companions in daily life more than a century ago.

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30 of the Best Portraits of a Young Catherine Deneuve From the 1960s

Catherine Fabienne Dorléac (born October 22, 1943), known professionally as Catherine Deneuve, is a French actress. In the 1960s, Deneuve skyrocketed from a curious young actress into the archetypal face of French cinema and an international style icon. Striking a singular balance between angelic innocence and cool, enigmatic sensuality, she became the ultimate muse for legendary European directors and fashion houses alike.

Deneuve’s 1960s career was defined by masterclasses in versatility, subverting her delicate appearance with complex, psychologically deep characters. She achieved international stardom in Jacques Demy’s vibrant, Palme d’Or-winning musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964). Her tender portrayal of Geneviève established her early screen image as a romantic and luminous beauty.

She shattered her innocent image by collaborating with Roman Polanski in the psychological horror Repulsion (1965). Playing a woman descending into violent madness, Deneuve’s glassy, anxious stare earned her the famous nickname of cinema’s “cool blonde.” In Luis Buñuel’s dark masterpiece Belle de Jour (1967), she played a frigid housewife leading a secret double life at a high-class brothel. The performance solidified her legacy as the ultimate symbol of controlled transgression.

Off-screen and on, Deneuve defined the 1960s French Girl aesthetic. Her signature look featured a trademark bow-tied bouffant hairstyle, dramatic eyeliner, and tailored silhouettes. In 1965, Deneuve met designer Yves Saint Laurent, sparking a lifelong friendship and professional partnership. Saint Laurent meticulously curated her iconic wardrobe for Belle de Jour, including the legendary vinyl trench coat, shaping the modern image of French haute couture.

Outside of her sleek Saint Laurent pieces, she embraced the geometric energy of the decade, frequently wearing graphic shift dresses, wide-brimmed hats, and square-cut white coats paired with flat boots from designers like André Courrèges. Her status as a global trendsetter was further cemented through her marriage to legendary British fashion photographer David Bailey in 1965, positioning her right at the center of the “Swinging London” and Parisian cultural crossroads.

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40 Rare and Amazing Vintage Photos of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair

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Held to celebrate the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase, the fair transformed Forest Park into a vast showcase of architecture, industry, culture, and innovation. The images reveal monumental exhibition palaces, elaborate displays from across the United States and the world, construction scenes, and the lively atmosphere of one of the largest world’s fairs ever staged.

The photos offer a fascinating visual record of this landmark event that drew nearly 20 million visitors more than 120 years ago.

Worker's hoisting the first piece of staff on the Palace of Varied Industries during construction for the 1904 World's Fair, June 10, 1902

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Chicago High School Girls Taking Part in a School Posture Contest and Etiquette Lesson, 1943

This striking image captures high school girls participating in a posture contest in Chicago, Illinois, in 1943. The girl seated at the front on the left is the winner of the posture competition.

During the 1940s and mid-20th century, posture training and “deportment” were integrated directly into the physical education and etiquette curriculums for young American women. High schools across the United States regularly evaluated students on how they sat, stood, and walked. These lessons were intended to instill physical health, structural alignment, and general discipline.

At the time, good posture was heavily associated with elegance, poise, and social grace. Cultivating proper alignment was viewed by educational institutions as a vital life skill that would boost a young woman’s career opportunities, confidence, and overall social presentation.

Schools hosted competitive events, often in a gymnasium setting like the one shown here, where judges or physical education teachers would grade students on their execution of proper sitting and standing poses. Winners were designated as having the ideal anatomical posture.

Giorgia Moll: The Captivating Face of Italy’s Golden Age

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Born in Prata di Pordenone, Moll began as a model and won the “Miss Cinema” title in 1955 before launching her film career. She appeared in numerous Italian comedies and adventure films, and gained international notice for her role as Phuong in Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s The Quiet American (1958). She also worked with major directors, including Luigi Comencini and Jean-Luc Godard, notably in Contempt (1963).

With her elegant features and understated screen presence, Moll embodied the glamour of Italy’s golden age of cinema before gradually stepping away from acting in the 1970s. These striking photos capture the beauty, elegance, and lasting allure of Giorgia Moll, a memorable face of Italy’s golden age of cinema.

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Carrie Fisher Photographed by Doreen Spooner at the Daily Mirror Studio in London, 1983

On June 3, 1983, Carrie Fisher posed for a photo shoot with Doreen Spooner at the Daily Mirror studio. The promotional photo shoot coincided with Fisher’s visit to the United Kingdom to promote the theatrical release of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. Spooner, who broke barriers as the Daily Mirror’s first female staff photographer, captured the 26-year-old actress in a variety of expressive poses and stylized outfits, transitioning between an elegant white lace wrap dress, a formal black strapless gown, and a structured nautical blazer.

The resulting layout was published in the newspaper under bold headlines exploring Fisher’s transition away from her clean-cut sci-fi persona, offering a rare, intimate look at the star during the peak of her early global fame.

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