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Tag: 1940’s vintage photo

Vintage Photo Tuesday-Back To School

Here in Canada the kids have been back in school for a full week now and everyone’s routines are set, so I figured it’s a perfect time to share my Vintage Photo Tuesday“- Back to School Post.

Off we go!

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1950s two children running with lunchboxes
(Photo by Lambert/Getty Images)

1930’s Photo: Leather straps to hold one’s books work well for these 2 boys on their way to class.

Two small boys, carrying a satchels, walks to school circa 1930's.
(Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Back to School with coolest 1950’s kids around.

1950s back to school photo of two children vintage
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Vintage Photo, Black & White Photo, Clean Cut School Children, Back to School 1950s
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Teeny tiny lunch boxes, for teeny tiny kids. Love the matching hair bows!

1950s vintage photo of kids going to school with lunchboxes
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Homecoming parade-1940’s High School Majorette.

Vintage 1940's Cute High School Majorette Ready For Parade
Source: Etsy

One of the fun things about going back to school is meeting up with old friends again and hanging out between classes. Howard University-1946.

howard university students 1940s vintage photo

Back to school, means back to classes like in this 1935 cooking class photo (I would totally be the girl with the lack of excitement on her face).

Cooking Class, 1935. Vintage Photo
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Return to class is not just for the students but also the teachers. “Regretfully, Edna P. “Teach”.

1930s Vintage Photograph- English Teacher at Desk
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Say Cheese it’s Photo Time! 1940s High School Photos.

1940s High School Year Book Vintage Photo Collection
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1946 Howard University students-Take note, this is how you dress for school or even going to the grocery store.

1946 Howard University students. well dressed Black men in College
Source: Flavorwire

Freshman class, 1944 at the School of Nursing-North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Freshman Class, North Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, 1944
Source: Flickr

Daydreaming during class, Florida, March 1947.

A girl daydreaming during class, Florida, March 1947.
Source: Pinterest. Photo by Allan Grant
circa 1955: A little girl and boy carrying a lunch pails and notebooks stand near a school zone traffic sign.
(Photo by Lambert/Getty Images)

And there you have this week’s Vintage Photo Tuesday. I hope you enjoyed spending a few moments going Back to School with me.

Question Time: Do you have fond memories of heading back to class or not so great memories (share in the comments below)? I personally loved the first day back at school, it was everything after I was not fond of. Ha Ha!

Liz

Vintage Summer Fun Photos 1930s-1950s

1950s pool swimming illustration
Source: Tumblr

Today’s post is for my series called ‘Vintage Photo Tuesdayand it’s a look back on the fun of summer from the 1930s-1950s thru the eyes of those vintage images I love so much. Let’s go!


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Vintage Summer Photos: 1930s-1950s

1940s summer photo of young woman in swimsuit posing.

1940s summer photo of young woman in swimsuit posing by the lake.
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1930’s image of boating with friends. Only one seems to be doing all the hard work though.

1930s Vintage Photograph of Women Friends Boating In Canoe. Super 1930s sunglasses and 1930s hairstyles.
Source: Etsy

Swimming off the dock, always a favorite past time for many a child and adult. Location: State Park Diving Platform at Hamlin Lake, Michigan (1950s Photo).

1950s vintage photo: Great View of State Park Diving Platform and Kids Swimming at Hamlin Lake
Source: Flickr

This lovely woman in her adorable two piece playsuit is ready for some summer fun for sure (1940s Photo).

1940s Vintage Snapshot Photo Woman in a two piece matching playsuit. She is also wearing a 1940s turban in her hair and cute 1940s shoes.
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Shuffleboard for the win! Such a fun game (1940s Photo).

1940's photo of 3 people playing Shuffleboard ~ Vintage Snapshot Photo
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Tent Camping. 1940s photo of a woman outside of her tent.

Further Reading: Vintage Camping Photos

1940s vintage photo of a woman in 1940s pants and blouse posing outside of a tent. Vintage camping photo.
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Just hanging out on floating boats in cute 1940s summer fashions (1940s Photo).

Further Reading: Summer is here! Vintage Catalina Swimsuit Ads

Floating Boats- 1940s Vintage Photograph- Women in Swimsuits and a two piece playsuit.
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An accordion and a beach is always the perfect combination for a lazy summer afternoon (1950s Photo).

1950s vintage photo: 1950's Kodachrome Picture Slide of beach scene with accordion player
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Gary Wakefield and his haul from his fishing trip (1950s Photo).

1950s vintage photo: 1957 Gary Wakefield Dad Holding Up Big Fish
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Camp, 1957. Love this photo of kids eating at the table, reminds me of my camp days.

1950s vintage photo of kids eating at a table at camp in 1957.
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Lazy afternoon on the Porch. 1950s photo of friends hanging out together.

1950s vintage photo of a group of older people hanging out on a front porch.
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Who is hungry? Snack bar time (Late 1940s/ Early 1950s Photo. What amazing Beach Style!).

1950s Vintage Beach Photo featuring amazing 1950s Swimsuits
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Night Cruise: After “dinner” (TV dinner) drinks and leis, 1958.

1958 Boat Cruise with friends wearing lei's and having a drink and some food together.
Source: Flickr

And that is it for this week’s VPT! Have a great week friends!

Question Time: How has your summer been? Did you do or go anywhere super cool? Maybe you have some wonderful memories of summers gone by? If so please share in the comments below!

Further Reading:

Liz