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35 Candid Snapshots of Women in the Kitchen in the 1960s and 1970s

In the 1960s and 1970s, the wife would be seen as the stay at home keeping the house in order, bear children and make sure everything was fit for her husband to come home to. The impression was the man…

Andy Griffith: A Beloved American Icon

In the annals of television history, few figures are as beloved and enduring as Andy Griffith. Born on June 1, 1926, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Andy Griffith would go on to become one of the most iconic and beloved actors in…

Beehive Hairdo: The Women’s Popular Hairstyle Throughout the 1960s

The beehive is a hairstyle in which long hair is piled up in a conical shape on the top of the head and slightly backwards pointing, giving some resemblance to the shape of a traditional beehive. It is also known…

Life of the U.S. in the 1950s and ’60s Through Fascinating Kodachrome Slides

The United States in the 1950s experienced marked economic growth – with an increase in manufacturing and home construction amongst a post–World War II economic expansion. The 1950s in the United States are generally considered both socially conservative and highly…

Amazing Candid Photographs Capture Teenagers Dancing at the High School Dance From the 1960s and 1970s

The school dance is looming and you have no idea what moves you will shake, much less how to do those moves. Dancing in front of other people can be intimidating, especially if you’re already feeling self-conscious. These candid photographs…

When Big Hair Roamed The Earth: The Hairstyle That Defined The 1960s

Not too much to say that big hair style roamed the earth during the 1960s. The bigger the hair, the more beautiful. It was a general trend for ’60s women. Check out these lovely snapshots to know the reason why…

Exciting Black and White Snapshots That Show What Student Parties Looked Like in 1970

These black and white snapshots documented a student party in 1970. They are students of Queen’s from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Take a look… 4 girls are having fun together Parties strengthen friendships 2 friends are preserving beautiful moments Meaningful parties…

Did You Know: 1930s Flour Sacks Had Colorful Patterns for Women to Sew Dresses From

Back in the 1930s, flour companies began noticing that women were turning their cotton flour sacks into clothing, diapers, dish cloths and more. Times were hard and the companies decided to help families out by packaging their flour in beautiful…

Poodle Skirts: The Favorite Fashion Trend of Young Women Since the 1950s

A poodle skirt is a wide swing felt skirt of a solid color displaying a design appliquéd or transferred to the fabric. The design was often a coiffed poodle. Later substitutes for the poodle patch included flamingoes, flowers, and hot…