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“She longs for seclusion and decides to leave town for a milder climate. While preparing for the journey she comes across some old things that recall other days.” [Image caption]
In the year 1900, a widow was expected to go through several stages of mourning. The typical mourning period was about 18 months to 2 years. Here's a breakdown:
1. Deep Mourning: For the first 12 months, the widow would wear black crepe dresses with heavy crape trimmings. She would also wear a long crape veil.
2. Second Mourning: For the next 6 months, the widow would continue to wear black but with less crape.
3. Half-Mourning: For the final 6 months, the widow could start to introduce slightly lighter colors and less elaborate mourning attire.
These customs were quite strict and were meant to show respect for the deceased. However, by the early 20th century, these practices began to evolve, and the mourning period gradually shortened.
[Sources: SewHistorically.com, EdwardianPromenade.com, and Ggarchives.com]
Vintage January 3, 1938 issue of Life Magazine with a risqué ice skating cover. Considering when this magazine was printed this cover was considered daring for its time. I would think it is safe to say that the publisher’s of Life magazine were skating on thin ice. It’s always a thrill when it’s from Vinnie DeVille!
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.
An article from Life Magazine, January 14, 1946. You'll probably want to view this at the original size. Text of the article:
"The differential analyzer is a mathematical machine which works out in a matter of hours problems which might take a brilliant mathematician weeks. In spite of its powers, the analyzer cannot solve problems the mathematician cannot do himself. But it advances the frontier of knowledge by liberating him from his everyday equations for more creative work. All differential analyzers are direct descendants of a modest machine built in 1930 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by Dr. Vannevar Bush, then professor of electrical engineering and now director of the Office of Scientific Research and Development. The latest offspring of the original machine is a 100-ton monster also built at M.I.T. Unveiled recently, M.I.T.'s new analyzer has been working at war problems since 1942. The differential analyzer is basically concerned with mathematical problems which have one or more variables, i.e., factors which change constantly in relation to each other. A classical example of such a problem is the flight of a shell, which is influenced by a large number of variables (see drawing below). During the war the new M.I.T. analyzer, which can handle problems with up to 18 variables, has been implacably working out the trajectories of shells for all Navy guns."
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"
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).
Life Magazine 1940-05-20
General Maxime Weygand (Cover Photo)
Maxime Weygand (21 January 1867 – 28 January 1965) was a French military commander in World War I and World War II. Born in Belgium, Weygand was raised in France and educated at the Saint-Cyr military academy in Paris.
In May 1940, Weygand was recalled for active duty and assumed command of the French Army during the German invasion. Following a series of military setbacks, Weygand advised armistice and France subsequently capitulated. He joined Philippe Pétain's Vichy regime as Minister for Defence and served until September 1940, when he was appointed Delegate-General in French North Africa. Weygand favoured only limited collaboration with Germany and was dismissed from his post in November 1941 on Hitler's demand. Following the Allied invasion of North Africa in November 1942, Weygand was arrested by the Germans and imprisoned at Itter Castle in Austria until May 1945. After returning to France, he was held as a collaborator at the Val-de-Grâce but was released in 1946 and cleared of charges in 1948. He died in January 1965 in Paris at the age of 98. (Source: Wikipedia)
As tall as a 10 story building, this towering bank of vanes turns the air smoothly around one of the four corners of the world's largest wind tunnel. This tunnel which has a test section 40 feet high and 80 feet wide, is operated by the NACA's Ames Aeronautical Laboratory at Moffett Field, California. With a maxium air speed of 250 miles per hour, the 40 by 80 foot tunnel is proving very valuable in studying the low speed problems arising from new aircraft wing shapes designed for flight near or above the speed of sound. The tunnel structure covers eight acres and at the point shown in this photo is 172 feet wide and 123 feet high.
"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]
“A Double Wedding, at which he makes his Greatest Sacrifice.” [Image caption]
Mr. Pipp is a diminutive, somewhat overwhelmed figure who becomes the centerpiece of a social comedy. He was an original character created by the renowned American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson. In "The Education of Mr. Pipp," the story unfolds as Mr. Pipp takes his wife and two glamorous daughters—classic "Gibson Girls"—on a Grand Tour of Europe. As a small, unassuming figure, Mr. Pipp was the perfect foil to the glamorous "Gibson Girls,” who represented the idealized beauty and confidence of the era. Much of the humor and charm came from Mr. Pipp's hapless demeanor and struggles to navigate high society while his daughters effortlessly dazzled everyone around them.
His daughters symbolized the new modern woman, while Mr. Pipp reflected the older generation, often bewildered by their sophistication. This dynamic resonated with audiences, making Gibson’s illustrations both entertaining and culturally relevant.
Gibson's work was so popular that "The Education of Mr. Pipp" was later adapted into a Broadway play in 1905 and even a film in 1914. It's a fascinating example of how Gibson's illustrations captured and satirized the social dynamics of his time.
Charles Dana Gibson's work, particularly his creation of the "Gibson Girl," had a profound impact on American culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The "Gibson Girl" became an iconic representation of the idealized modern American woman—confident, stylish, athletic, and independent. This figure not only influenced fashion trends but also reflected and shaped societal attitudes toward femininity and women's roles.
A rare image for King Farouk with one of the Egyptian Citizens
King Farouk in some carpet exhibition in 1940s
Vintage advertisement for the Hudson Six, appearing in the March 18, 1940 issue of Life Magazine.
"Amazing is the only word for this New HUDSON Six... One of the Lowest Priced Cars Built Today"
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."
Robert William Pickton: Pig Farmer and Killer
British Columbia's Robert William Pickton confessed to an undercover cop that he'd killed 49 women (between 1997 to 2001), and said he'd hoped for "an even 50." The remains of some of the prostitutes and junkies he strangled or shot may have been fed to his pigs or mixed in with ground pork from his farm. He was captured in 2002 after being investigated on a firearms charge. He's serving a life sentence.
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