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I absolutely love this shot taken by Joel Yale (shot in May of 1954). It's a group of little league baseball players putting on their uniforms, prior to playing a game.
Colored by Mark Jaxn
Hey little buddy, this here package is COD, so unless your owner has $32.95, I'm taking you as payment.
Advertisement for Recordio, encouraging people to let their neighbors share their recording device to send a record to their loved ones overseas in the service. November 16, 1942 issue of LIfe Magazine.
Extracted from a Cannon Percale sheet advertisement from a 1940's issue of Life Magazine.
"I'm tied to a post... and I love it!"
“Mrs. Diggs is alarmed at discovering what she imagines to be a snare that threatens the safety of her only child. Mr. Diggs does not share his wife’s anxiety.” [Image caption]
American artist Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) created elegant pen and ink illustrations that were evocative of American life. He was best known for his creation of the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent Euro-American woman at the turn of the 20th century. His wife, Irene Langhorne, and her four sisters inspired his images. He published his illustrations in “Life” magazine and other major national publications for more than 30 years, becoming editor of “Life” in 1918 and later owner of the magazine. [Source: Wikipedia]
The Birdman of Hyde Park, Mr. R. Hedges-Bates appeared on the front cover of the American edition of Life magazine on 21st December 1936. The baby is a Granddaughter of Lord Beaverbrook, Caroline Ann Christine Aitken.
Advertisement for Kremel (one of the worst named products I can think of) specifically designed to encourage women to select their future husbands based on the conditions of a man's folicles. Another ad taken from the March 4, 1940 issue of Life Magazine.
"Dear Diary: I Said "YES" Tonight"
"Not Greasy - Makes The Hair Behave"
Letter from Robert Benchley, signed by his wife and children. Circa 1921.
From The Algonquin Round Table New York: A Historical Guide, to be published Dec. 2014 from Lyons Press. By Kevin C. Fitzpatrick, with a foreword by Anthony Melchiorri. For more information, visit algonquinroundtable.org.
Vintage advertisement for Golden Tone Radio, a General Electric product, from an early 1940's era issue of Life Magazine.
"Hear the Radio that Makes Music Really Live!"
"Stop and Listen! Compare! Find Out How Far Radio Has Advanced"
"Amazing New Realism"
Plymouth Gold Duster advertisement from the February 4, 1972 issue of Life Magazine.
"Plymouth Gold Duster. Room for five. Roof for free."
Working the canvas on the 'Hair of Wool' piece for my 'Everyone Could Use A HERO' fine-art exhibit at CentralGallery. The BobMarley piece entitled: 'Zion Lion' looks on. I like to paint and sketch my historical pieces in such a way that the subject chosen is studying YOU just as much as YOU are studying the subject. So in essence, the viewing is very up close and personal. The eyes follow you no matter what direction you view them. This technique makes the feeling more real as well as more (personal)... they are speaking directly to YOU. The cuts, scratches, scrapes, and abrasions that I inflict with blades, knives, sandpaper and rocks prepare my canvases for the pain that I show in each and every face. Much like the pain and suffering that 'the ancestors' endured from the whips, fists, spit, rapes, insults, indifference, humiliation, hoses, hangings, bullets, dogs, etc. displayed for EVERYONE to see on each individual's face. This is so deep that most of those who have experienced the exhibit refer to the encounter as nothing short of 'POWERFUL.' I would NOT have it any other way... (peace)..., *T.M.NOEL/ ANGRYHOUZE, inc.
This ad for Jantzen Swim Wear from 1955 was taken from Life Magazine. It shows two women in Jantzen suits with a man swimming behind them. It is in the collection at The Mariners' Museum (Accession # 2001.04.06).
Too Much - Too Soon! Vintage July 31, 1939 issue of Life Magazine with actress Diana Barrymore on the cover. Diana was the troubled daughter of famed actor John Barrymore and half-sister of actor John Drew (The Forgotten) Barrymore. She is also the aunt of actress Drew Barrymore. In the 1950s Diana’s life story was made in both book and film form and were both entitled Too Much, Too Soon. The film and the book are both worth checking out. It’s always a thrill when it’s from Vinnie DeVille!
Oldsmobile automobile advertisement from the March 18, 1940 issue of Life Magazine.
"Olds Covers A Lot Of Ground... even when standing still!"
"America's Biggest Money's Worth"
This 1921 ad reflects an era when Williams was a major player in the shaving industry. Williams' Luxury Shaving Cream was part of the J.B. Williams Company, a well-known manufacturer of men's toiletries dating back to the 19th century. The company originally produced Williams' Genuine Yankee Soap, one of the first shaving soaps designed for use in a mug. Over time, Williams expanded its product line to include various shaving creams and soaps, including the Luxury variant, which was essentially the same as regular Williams but with a rose scent.
The production of Williams shaving products continued for many decades, and were available in different markets, including France and Morocco. But the brand underwent multiple reformulations and ownership changes. Eventually, the company was acquired by Combe Inc., and the formulation of Williams shaving products changed significantly. They were discontinued in recent years, and vintage versions are now sought after by collectors.
[Sources: BadgerandBlade.com, and TheShaveDen.com]
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Original caption: Healthy twins, who were delivered a day apart last year by Maude, received a quick once-over when she stopped in to see them and pump herself a drink of water. Only about 2 percent of her patients were white.
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W. Eugene Smith’s Landmark Photo Essay, ‘Nurse Midwife’
“In December 1951, LIFE published one of the most extraordinary photo essays ever to appear in the magazine. Across a dozen pages and featuring more than 20 of the great W. Eugene Smith’ pictures, the story of a tireless South Carolina nurse and midwife named Maude Callen opened a window on a world that, surely, countless LIFE readers had never seen — and, perhaps, had never even imagined. Working in the rural South in the 1950s, in “an area of some 400 square miles veined with muddy roads,” as LIFE put it, Callen served as “doctor, dietician, psychologist, bail-goer and friend” to thousands of poor (most of them desperately poor) patients — only two percent of whom were white.”
“Nurse Midwife” as it appeared in the Dec. 3, 1951, issue of LIFE magazine.
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General Electric ad from an unknown 1940's issue of Life Magazine.
"You ought to SEE the pictures my dad gets... he's got a new G-E exposure meter."
"Miss Babbles, the Authoress, Calls and Reads Aloud." [Image caption]
Gibson’s series “A Widow and Her Friends” featured 24 illustrations published in “Life” and later compiled into a standalone book in 1901. The series about a grieving young woman surrounded by friends was in high demand for several reasons: The turn of the 20th century was a period of significant social change, and Gibson’s illustrations captured the evolving roles and emotions of women, particularly widows. He was already famous for his “Gibson Girl” illustrations, which depicted the idealized, independent American woman. His portrayal of a widow navigating life after loss resonated with readers. Also, Gibson’s illustrations were known for their humor, emotional depth, and artistic quality, making them highly sought after by magazines and readers alike.
[Sources: BarnaclePress.com, IllustrationHistory.org, and Myddoa.com]