Happy First Day of SUMMER!!! Woo Hoo! I’m so excited that it is finally here! So in honour of such a wonderful day, today’s ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ is a continuation of a post I did back in 2017 showcasing images of vintage summer fun from the 1920s-1960s.

Let the good times start!

1940s vintage image of women in summer fashios hanging out together in the summertime. — Source: Collections Canada

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Vintage Summer Photos 1920s-1960s

1920s snapshot of a woman (with super cool sunglasses) seated on a blanket in the sand holding her cocker spaniel (print avail HERE).

1920s snapshot of a Black woman seated on a blanket in the sand holding a cocker spaniel while wearing a floppy hat, swimsuit and shoes.

Source: Etsy

“How can I knit with such a “mit”? Ha Ha! 1920s vintage photo of two women at a picnic at the lake.

Source: Etsy

Family friends at a lake boathouse on their summer holiday, 1930s vintage photo (avail HERE).

Family Friends at Lake Boathouse Summer Holiday 1930s vintage photo.

Source: Etsy

Stunning 1930s beach fashion on display! Those beach pajamas are just so fantastic on our lovely lady.

Photo says: “Hammels” in 1936 ~ “Surf” and “Boardwalk” ~ Hammels was part of Rockaway Beach, New York.

Stunning 1930s Beach fashion on display! Look at those beach pajamas on our lovely Black lady? Photo says: "Hammels" in 1936 ~ "Surf" and "Boardwalk" ~ Hammels was part of Rockaway Beach, New York.

Source: Worthpoint

1930s vintage photo of the Toronto CNE Midway Bathing Beauties, ca. 1939 in their Beach Pajamas.

Source: CNE Heritage

Staying at cottages & cabins is 100% a summer activity (for the most part). In this 1930s photo you could of stayed in log cabins at Lake Lauzon. Notice all the “n”s are backwards in the photo?

1930s vintage photo of women in 1930s dresses posing in front of a sign advertising log cabins to rent and boats and fishing.

Source: Etsy

Coffee Time! Late 1940s photo of a dad cooking on a small stove at the beach.

Late 1940s photo of a Dad Cooking Breakfast at the Beach Car Camping

Source: Etsy

When the weather gets hot, nothing is better than an ice cream (at least I think so). 1940s vintage photo of a teenage girl enjoying her own tasty cone.

1940s vintage photo of a 1940s teenager / 1940s young woman in 1940s teen fashion / 1940s summer fashion and 1940s hairstyle enjoying an ice cream.

Source: Etsy

Who here owns a camper / trailer / caravan? I don’t but I should would love to have one from the 1940s or 1950s. They were so cute back in the day!

Here is a fun photo of man posing with his camper.

Side note: Take a look at what trailers looked like back in the 1920s-1950s thru a past post on vintage trailer ads.

Source: Etsy

When the weather is nice, washing the dog outside is a great idea! Late 1940s / maybe early 1950s image.

Late 1940s / maybe early 1950s image of a woman washing her cute dog.

Source: Etsy

Mmmmm Watermelon. Love that tasty fruit and it’s a perfect summer time dessert at picnics, BBQ’s, camping trips and more!

1940s vintage photo of a family enjoying watermelon at picnic / bbq in the summer time.

Source: Etsy

1950s photo of a young woman taking a break by the pool, under an incredibly cool patio umbrella in Greenwood, Mississippi. What colour do you think the umbrella is?

1950s photo of a young Black woman taking a break by the pool under an incredibly cool patio umberalla in Greenwood, Mississippi.

Source: ofanotherfashion – Tumblr

Summer time fun also means the Drive-In Movie Theatre! I love the Drive-In and l’m pretty lucky to have one not too far from my apartment in Toronto.

1950s vintage photo of the historic Westbury Drive-In Movie Theater served patrons from June 23, 1954 until it closed in 1998. The drive-in had three screens with capacity for 1,189 cars (Source).

1950s vintage photo of the Westbury Drive-In Movie Theatre. The historic Westbury Drive-In Movie Theater served patrons from June 23, 1954 until it closed in 1998.

Source: Etsy

Summer in Greece. 1950s / Early 1960s Polorid photo of a young boy in Greece at a beach resort posing with waterskiis.

Source: Etsy

July 1960, Carol Clough preparing to go scuba diving in Clearwater.

1960s vintage photo of Carol Clough preparing to go scuba diving in Clearwater. — Department of Commerce Collection

Source: Florida Memory

Mrs. Charles Miller reading a copy of “Motor Boating” during a South Florida boat trip -1961.

1960s vintage photo of a woman reading a copy of "Motor Boating" during a south florida boat trip -1961. The woman is wearing a 1960s swimsuit and sitting in a webbed patio chair. — Department of Commerce Collection

Source: Florida Memory

Question Time: What is your favourite summer activity? Or are you not a big fan of the season? Share any thoughts in the comments section below.

Further Summer Time Reading:

Vintage Summer 1920s-1960s (Archived Blog Posts)

Thanks for dropping by!

Liz

Back in 2016, I did a Vintage Photo Tuesday post featuring real life images of people from the 1920s-1950s posing with their cars. It was a popular post and I have always thought I should do a Part 2 of because there was just so much content out there. So friends that is what you are getting today!

Let’s take a look at what I found…..

1940s vintage photo of a group of women inside of a car posing for a picture.

Source: Etsy

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Vintage Photos of People ‘Hanging Out With Their Cars’ PART 2 (1920s-1950s)

If you love the fashions of the 1920s then this photo is going to make your heart skip a beat! 3 stylish women (Mary, Emily & Rosie) posing in front of a 1920s car. Their hairstyles & dresses are truly stunning!

1920s vintage photo of 3 stylish women with 1920s hairstyles and 1920s dresses in front of a 1920s car

Source: Etsy

1924 photo of a man golfing off of his 1920s car. What a practical idea!

1920s vintage photo from 1924 of a man golfing off her 1920s car.

Source: Etsy

1920s couple with their 1920s car.

1920s Vintage Photo of a couple posing with their car in 1920s fashions.

Source: Etsy

Vintage 1924 photo of the lovely Brox sisters in a toy car.

Who were the Brox Sisters? They were an American trio of singing sisters (who began their career in Canada), enjoying their greatest popularity in the 1920s and early 1930s.

1920s photo of the Brox sisters in 1920s fashions sitting on a toy car

Source: Etsy

1930s vintage photo of Dorothy and Bob (names are on back of the photo) holding each other on top of their car. How cute!

1930s vintage photo of a couple holding each other while posing on the car.

Source: Etsy

All ready for date night. 1930s (?) photo of a man posing with his car.

1920s 1930s vintage photo of a man posing with his car

Source: Etsy

Cute 1940s photo of a mom and her 2 daughters.

Can we PLEASE talk about everything I love in this photo.

The flamingo brooch on our young woman on the left. LOVE IT!!!!
Saddle Shoes on the youngest daughter on the right.
Everyone’s 1940s hairstyles (hello braid crown!).
THE PUPPY!!! awwwwww!
And of course their 1940s fashions (lovely dresses, coats and other accessories).

1940s Vintage Photo of a mother and her 2 daughters in 1940s Hairstyles and 1940s fashions. Helo Flamingo brooch!

Source: Etsy

I know there is technically no cars in this photo to fit the topic of today’s post, but how can I pass by this fantastic 1940s photo of two gorgeous women posing at a gas station? I just couldn’t! What a fun idea!

1940s vintage photo of 2 Black women posing together at a Gas Station in 1940s fashions

Source: Etsy

“We could never just take Barb shopping without her causing a scene”. HA! Fun 1940s vintage photo of a woman being silly in front of parked cars in a main street shopping district.

1940s Vintage Photo of a woman posing in front of cars parked on the street in main street shopping area.

Source: Etsy

1940s photo of a Serviceman with his sweetheart. Ahhhh everyone is so happy in this image.

1940s vintage photo of a soldier with his girlfriend posing on the back of a car.

Source: Etsy

1950s photo (maybe this is 1960s photo, not 100% sure) of a mother and daughter posing together while on a road trip (LOVE our wonderful lady on the right’s shoes!).

1950s vintage photo of 2 Black Women (mother & daughter) in 1950s Fashions posing together in front of their car.

Source: vintag.es

1950s vintage photo of 4 young men in the garage hanging with their cool car.

1950s vintage photo of 4 young men dressed like Greasers posing with their car in a garage

Source: Etsy

I love city street images that show off just life as it was in the time the photo was taken. Like this lovely 1950s photo featuring cool cars and our pretty lady in her 1950s summer dress.

1950s colour photo of a women in 1950s dress sitting on the hood of a car

Source: Etsy

1950s photo of 3 women sitting in a convertible. I bet they are about to be in a parade and under those jackets is their dresses they will show off.

1950s vintage photo of 3 women sitting in car with 1950s coats on. Black and White Photo

Source: Etsy

This photo was labelled 1950s but I believe it’s more early 1960s with the style of the amazing dress our gorgeous lady is wearing (but correct me if I am wrong!). Great eyeglasses too!

1960s vintage photo of a Black Women in a stylish early 1960s dress and cat eye glasses posing behind a car.

Source: Etsy

Last photo! Even the dogs want to pose with a car. Fun 1950s photo of a boxer with his precious stick.

1950s vintage photo of a boxer dog holding a stick beside a litle girl in front of a car.

Source: Etsy

I hope you enjoyed this second edition of people with cars, it was a lot of fun to put together because I LOVE looking at cool vintage images. Reminder Part 1 is HERE.

Please share anything you wish to talk about regarding the photos, memories etc in the comments section below or you can email me as well (contact info HERE).

Take Care!

Liz

Category: vintage images

Vintage Photo Tuesday: Summer Time Fun (Part 2)

Vintage Summer Photos 1920s-1960s

Vintage Photos of People ‘Hanging Out With Their Cars’ PART 2

Vintage Photos of People ‘Hanging Out With Their Cars’ PART 2 (1920s-1950s)