In our search for nostalgia and a glimpse into the past, vintage photos of school clubs from the 1920s to the 1950s have become a beloved window into a bygone era. These snapshots not only reveal the fashion trends and school culture of the time, but also offer a unique perspective on the lives of young students during those decades.
Get ready to travel back in time and discover the charm of these vintage photos.
PDS/USN, “1928 Cinema Club,” University School of Nashville Archives
The Hoofers Ski Club of the University of Wisconsin (1940’s-1949)
Source: UWDC
Members of the Fashion Club at University of Wisconsin get ready before a show (1950-1959)
Source: UWDC
Group shot of the Phoenix Club with a basketball (1930s-1940’s). What is the connection between basketball, the Phoenix and their slogan?
Source: UWDC
This student group from the University of Chicago is unidentified on their website, but I’m going to assume that is probably the Book Club.
University of Chicago Photographic Archive, [apf digital item number, apf4-03524], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.
When the Debate Club gets together they always bring their trophy’s to keep their “Eye on the Prize”. The University of Chicago Debate Club, 1950’s.
University of Chicago Photographic Archive
1950’s Camera Club at the University of Chicago taking a picture of a pretty young woman in a stylish 1950s dress and hairstyle.
University of Chicago Photographic Archive, [apf digital item number,apf4-01697], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.
University of Toronto’s Medical Glee Club-1948.
Source: Heritage University of Toronto
University of Nashville-1930’s French Club. There are some super 1930s coats, hairstyles and patterns in this image. Wow!
University School of Nashville Archives, https://usnarchives.omeka.net/items/show/146.
1954 Record Club at the University of Nashville.
University School of Nashville Archives, accessed May 9, 2017, https://usnarchives.omeka.net/items/show/422.
Household Arts Club 1950’s, University of Nashville. Don’t they all look like they are having fun?!
PDS/USN, “Household Arts Club,” University School of Nashville Archives, accessed May 9, 2017, https://usnarchives.omeka.net/items/show/330.
That is it for this post friends, I hope you enjoyed this week’s Vintage Photo Tuesday. Share what your favourite photo was in the comments section below.
Easter is this weekend (mmmm chocolate) so for today’s post I wanted to do a roundup of all things that fall under the category, “Vintage Easter”. This will include photos, ads, kitschy vintage Easter items for sale and anything else I can find. Of course it’s all from the 1920’s to the 1960’s because as you know, I just love those time periods.
Let the Easter Fun Begin!
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1920s Vintage Photo. What used to be an annual tradition in Toronto was the Easter Parade. Here is an image from 1924 of stylish Torontonians walking past the Sunnyside Pavilion. Even all bundled up the women still look incredibly elegant.
Easter chocolates and candy are not just for little kids (1950’s vintage photo).
Source: eBay
1960s Photo: It’s important at any age to don your best dress for the Easter festivities. Aren’t these 2 girls just adorable?
Source: Tumblr
Bunnies as presents (only a good idea if approved first). 1930s vintage photo.
Source: Etsy
You know you have been a good girl when you get to pick something up for Easter BEFORE Easter (1950’s photo). On a side note, I believe I own a similar purse that the lady looking at the camera is holding.
Source: Tulsa Gal
A big part of Easter is all the wonderful foods that are served when the family gets together. Good thing it was a popular to post ads with recipes to help boost sales of products. Here are a couple of 1950s cake recipes to help make your Easter a bit more vintage.
Easter Bunny Cake complete with jelly beans and a chocolate bunny on top as decoration.
How about Kitschy items for your table? Like this 1950’s Swedish Table Runner. So cute!
Source: Pinterest
A 1930’s Bobble Head Bunny Planter makes perfect sense when wanting to add a touch of fun to the decor.
Source: Etsy
1950s plastic easter bunnies.
Source: Etsy
Every egg needs a place to rest before being gobbled up. Vintage Silver Plated Egg Cup Chicken in Nest Egg Holder circa 1950s.
Source: Etsy
The Look: Gentlemen do you need a tie for your weekend activities? Then look no further than Wembley Ties (1954).
Source: Etsy
Need other tie options for Easter? How about Easy Tint Ties (1947)?
Source: pzrservices
The men are all set, now ladies what will you wear? Maybe one of these pretty 1950s dresses pictured below?
Source: Etsy
1950s vintage fashion ad: Matchy Matchy so you don’t lose each other in the Easter parade (I would assume).
Source: Pinterest
For those who like to adorn their outfits with kitschy brooches, then this vintage style carrot is perfect.
Source: Etsy
If you are wearing a carrot brooch then you really do need earrings to match. Like these super adorable 1940’s/50’s flocked bunny earrings pictured below.
Source: Etsy
Don’t forget the Easter Bonnets! 1928 Ad for women’s Easter Hats in the 1920s fashions.
1940s Vintage Easter ad for Whitman’s Chocolates. Chocolates and a pretty 1940s hat..love it!
Source: Flickr
Cards are always a big part of this time of year, as American Greetings reminds us in 1949.
Note: I accidently repeated this ad in my part 2 post. opps!
Source: Pinterest
I tend to like to give out funny cards to family and friends and I know my hubby does too. Here is one from the 1950’s I just know I would end up with from the mister.
