Couples Sunbathing – 1940s
We stand to be corrected but doesn’t it look like the two couples in the photo had their double date all planned only to have a single join in? This ’40s vintage photo says that’s exactly what transpired. Anyway, these friends seemed to be having a great time at a nature reserve. They’re nestled in a couple of rocks just above a lake. They’re trying to get dry in the sun after taking a dip in the water.
Inspecting Women’s Swimsuits – 1920s
It wouldn’t come as a surprise if you’re wondering what on the green earth is going on in this photo. We just asked the same question. This just goes to show the amount of change society has undergone in the last century. The man was simply taking a measurement of the ladies’ swimsuits to know how short or right they were. Today, this isn’t applicable in majority of countries in the world. However, it was normal in the 1920s.
Ladies Strutting – London, 1930s
It’s quite obvious from their dressing that these ladies had some big event to attend. It would seem that their car had just dropped them off and they were making the short walk into the event venue when this shot was taken. The resulting image was something many artists would proudly show off as the cover of their album today. Can you recall that timeless scene from Reservoir Dogs, when the crew strutted down the street in slow motion? Well, these women could be the called the actual Reservoir Dogs.
Man Riding Harley – 1955
A leather jacket and the slicked back hair were the classic combo for looking cool in the ’50s. If you didn’t rock that look, you were nowhere near being cool. Knowing how to handle a motorbike was the icing on top and a great excuse to have a photo taken just like this. If you watched the movie, Grease, you might think this guy is Danny Zuko. However, the difference is that Danny who was played by John Travolta didn’t ride a Harley.
Friends Having a Picnic – 1900s
Picnics have been a practice since man surfaced in earth. Hence, it shouldn’t ruffle anyone’s feathers to see a vintage picture of two women and a son in the park, having cake and fruits. But even at that, the fact that this photo is more than a century old is really surprising. The entire set up from the clothes to the cute little teapot suggest that this scene was from a totally different time.
Holding Hats in the Wind – Philadelphia, 1947
In all honesty, there’s no way the photographer of this terrific photo could have gotten it right if he put in every effort he could muster. On their way to their workplace, these men all held in to their hats at the same time. This means that it was probably quite windy at that moment and they all held on to their hats to prevent it from being blown off. It can’t get any more vintage than this.
Date Night – 1950s
A lot of things have changed as it concerns dating. These days, the norm is to look casual and meet at formal places for first dates. But the opposite was the norm in the ’50s. You’d don your best clothes and meet in a classic diner. We can’t help but admire this couple. You can see the man holding the milkshake as his date takes a sip. Dating is no longer what it once was.
