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Vintage Photo Tuesday: Photos Of People In Front Of Their Homes – Part 2

In 2016 I did a ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ post on ‘Images of people in front of their houses‘ (1920’s-1960’s). I created it because I had started to notice so many photos of people posing in front of their homes, that I felt it just had to be a post. Well several years later, I have “saved” a bunch more that I would like to create a part 2 for you all to enjoy.

Let the fun begin!


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Vintage Photos 1920’s-1960’s

The Front of House Edition – Part 2

What fantastic 1920’s style on our lovely lady heading out for the day. Everything she is wearing, from her cloche hat to her fur lined coat and purse is a stunning example of 1920’s fashions. Love it!

1920s vintage photo of a woman in a 1920s winter fur coat, 1920s hat, 1920s purse posing for a photo in front of her house. Fantastic 1920s style!

Source: Etsy – RenascenceVintage

1920’s Photo – Young woman and her dog spending time together.

FURTHER READING: Vintage Photo Tuesday: Pets & Their Owners

1920s vintage photo of a young woman in 1920s dress and 1920s hairstyle sitting on her front step with her dog

Source: Etsy – wakemeup57

I love my plants and the moment I saw this 1930’s photo of a young woman sitting on the front porch of her house (technically the front!) surrounded by all these beautiful plants I just had to share!

1930s vintage photo of a young Black woman in 1930s top and skirt posing on her front porch with all her flowers on her porch

Source: Etsy – JakeRoebucks

I think this photo is late 1930’s but it also could be early 1940’s (I’m really thinking 1930’s). ANYWAYS it’s a vintage image of an older couple posing with a young woman holding a dog. They are all dressed up in hats and lovely dresses (and one suit). I especially love our young woman’s dress & that awesome circle rattan purse. Super cool! I wonder where they are going?

Late 1930s vintage photo of an older couple posing with a young woman holding a dog. They are all dressed up in hats and lovely 1930s dresses (and one suit). I especially love our young woman's dress & that awesome circle rattan purse.

Source: Etsy – RenascenceVintage

Don’t fall! 1930’s image of a young woman on the step ledge posing for her photo. I love her dress.

1930s vintage photo of a young woman in 1930s dress posing on the step ledge of her home

Source: Etsy – JakeRoebucks

OH MY! Our young woman in this photo has some fantastic 1940’s style! I just ADORE her two piece plaid suit and platter hat. I think she knows she looks super cute too because look at that smile?!

FURTHER READING: The Skirt Suit: A Fashion Trend & Plaid: A Fall Vintage Fashion Trend

1940s vintage photo of a woman in a 1940s two piece suit in plaid and a 1940s hat with 1940s hairstyle posing in front of her house. Stunning example of 1940s fashions

Source: Etsy – RenascenceVintage

Sunday best or ladies who lunch. Late 1940’s photo of three stylish older ladies. Super hats!

Late 1940s photo of three women all dressed up in floral dresses and one two piece suit with 1940s hats including one turban hat.

Source: Etsy – JakeRoebucks

Peep-toe shoes, bow in her hair and a summer dress, are what our adorable woman is sporting for her photo on the front steps of her house. -1940’s photo.

1940s vintage photo of a woman in a 1940s summer dress, white peep toe shoes and a bow in her 1940s hairstyle posing on the steps of her home. Super 1940s Fashion Inspiration

Source: Etsy – RenascenceVintage

Everyone loves their pets. 1940’s photo of a young woman and her dog (nice vintage hairstyle inspiration).

1940s vintage photo of a young woman posing with her dog at the front of her house in 1940s hairstyle and 1940s fashion

Source: Etsy – RenascenceVintage

February 1955. 1950’s photo of a stylish couple posing in their front lawn with other people’s front of houses in the background. I have wanted a knitted skirt & matching cardigan for years. Our lady looks fantastic and our young man’s suit is so 1950’s.

1950s vintage photo of a stylish 1950s couple in 1950s fashions posing for a photo together. Woman is wearing a knitted skirt & knitted matching cardigan. February 1955

Source: Etsy – therescuedphoto

April 1957 – A toddler flexing his muscles (so cute!) posing for a photo with his dad and the family dog.

1950s vintage photo from april 1957 of a young child a toddler posing for a photo while flexing with his dad and his dog on the steps of their house

Source: Etsy – therescuedphoto

1950’s photo of a young man posing with his baseball bat, showing off his big swing.

1950s vintage photo of a young man holding a baseball bat posing for a photo in front of his house

Source: Etsy – therescuedphoto

April 13th, 1952. Easter Sunday! Cute little girl with a big smile ready to egg hunt in her Easter Sunday best (adorable dress & hat!)

1950s vintage photo: April 13th, 1952. Easter Sunday! Cute little girl with a big smile ready to Egg Hunt in her Easter Sunday best (adorable dress & hat!)

Source: Etsy- TimeGotAwayFromUs

October 1965-A stylish young woman poses in front of 9707 for a photo with a big smile on her face. Did she see someone she knows? Super cute dress!

1960s vintage photo of a young Black Woman in a 1960s dress and 1960s shoes posing on the steps of her house

Source: Etsy – therescuedphoto

I hope you enjoyed these fun snapshots. Share in the comments section below what your favourite was (or anything else you want to chat about).

Thanks for dropping by!

Further Reading: Make sure you visit my Archive of Vintage Photo blog posts

Liz

Samsonite Vintage Advertising 1940s-1960s

If you have been following my blog for a long time then you know that I just LOVE travelling. Seeing the world or even the city next door is always so much fun.

Now when I travel I usually have some form of luggage with me (as most people do), and when I’m picking up my luggage from the carousel there is always one brand that I see everytime….Samsonite.

So for today’s blog post I’m going to be focusing on their vintage ads from the 1940s to the 1960s.

1960s vintage ad for samsonite luggage. Vintage travel ad.

Source: Etsy – AmericanCenturyShop

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Samsonite Vintage Advertising 1940s-1960s

About Samsonite (high level):

Samsonite was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1910. The Shwayder Brothers, the company’s original founders, manufacture robust wooden trunks.

1941: The Samsonite brand first appeared on the Streamlite suitcase, an innovative luggage line made by covering wooden frame with vulcanized fibre. The name “Samsonite” was chosen to stress the brand’s core values of strength and durability by taking its name from the Biblical character Samson, renowned for his strength.

1956: The jet age brought about the launch of Samsonite’s innovative lightweight luggage. For the first time, wooden box construction gave way to a shift toward lighter materials, initially magnesium and ABS.

1973-Today (Read the rest HERE).

During the better part of the last 100 years, they have not only commercialized but also revolutionized the luggage industry with innovating industry styles and fashion to help us, to help the world travel happier (Source).

The Vintage Advertising:

Are you going on a cruise (or travelling in general)? Chose Samsonite “First Class”..”First Class for rugged construction & First Class details”. -1948 vintage ad.

Further Reading: What to Wear on a Cruise-The 1930s-1950s Edition

1940s Vintage Ad for Samsonite Luggage featuring luggage on a cruise ship. -1948 vintage ad.

Source: Etsy – AmericanCenturyShop

Samsonite Hat Box Ad from 1955 featuring “The colorful Case of the Cover Girls by Samsonite. New Samsonite Hat Box only $15”.

I adore these!!

1955 vintage hat box ad for Samsonite luggage featuring stylish women in 1950s clothing holding different coloured hat boxes - 1950s vintage ad

Source: Pinterest – Myvintagevogue

“Two never-before colors in Samsonite Silhouette…Willow & Deep Olive”. 1960s ad.

1960s vintage ad for Samsonite Luggage-The Samsonite Silhouette featuring a woman in green 1960s fashions holding luggage and man in deep olive suit holding luggage.

Source: Flickr

“Spring Travel Triumphs-Samsonite Fashiontone inspires new travel hats by John Frederics” (love the hats!) – 1951 vintage ad.

1950s Vintage Ad for Samsonite Fashiontone featuring Spring hats you can wear to match your luggage. 1951 ad.

Source: Etsy – AmericanCenturyShop

1950s or maybe early 1960s ‘Samsonite Train Case & Beauty Case Sale” advertisement. FIRST TIME EVER! I will take two please!

1950s Vintage Ad or 1960s Vintage ad for a Samsonite Luggage Train Case Sale. Featuring a Train Case & a Beauty Case

Source: Pinterest

“Samsonite…for happy holidays..all through the year” 1951 vintage ad.

1950s Vintage Ad-1951 Samsonite Luggage ad featuring gifts you can give at Christmas for men and women.

Source: Etsy – AmericanCenturyShop

“Santa says: If you want to be right…give SAMSONITE!” – 1954 vintage ad seen in a Life Magazine.

“For Her: The versatile Train Case…$17.50”

“For Him: Brief-and-overnight V.I.P. Case… $19.50”

1954 Samsonite Luggage Vintage Ad - Give the gift of luggage at Christmas time.

Source: Etsy-SwellVintageAds

“OLE!” “introducing Samsonite Sentry the new Vivid Look in Luggage starting at only $19.94”. -1963 vintage ad featuring a Matador surrounded by luggage and a 1960s couple.

1960s vintage ad: "OLE!" "introducing Samsonite Sentry the new Vivid Look in Luggage starting at only $19.94".  -1963 vintage ad featuring a Matador surrounded by luggage and a 1960s couple.

Source: Etsy – AmericanCenturyShop

“This vacation…no matter which you take…your’re smarter to take Samsonite” – 1953 ad.

1950s Vintage Ad: 1953 Samsonite Travel Luggage Vintage ad featuring all the places you can take your Samsonite with you.

Source: eBay

1948 Advertisement: “Smart family portrait…Vacation 1948”. “Candid photo of a smart family, all set for a wonderful summer vacation…..”

(I love the mom’s outfit! The combo of a red hat with a pink two piece skirt suit is fantastic).

1940s Vintage Ad: 1948 Samsonite Luggage ad featuring a 1940s family packed to go on their family vacation in 1948

Source: Etsy – AmericanCenturyShop

1950s vintage ad featuring college students on a weekend getaway.

1950s vintage ad for Samsonite Luggage featuring college students on a weekend getaway

Source: Pinterest

“If you traveled the way your luggage does, would you look as good as Samsonite?” 1967 Vintage Ad.

1960s Vintage Ad: Vintage 1967 Samsonite Silhouette Luggage Print Ad

Source: Etsy – AmericanCenturyShop

As we end this blog post, I just had to share this fun vintage photo. It is of a young woman holding luggage, accompanied by two older men also holding luggage, standing in the hallway of a dormitory. C. 1950s. I love the saddle shoes, and the excitement on the young woman’s face.

1950s vintage photo: A young woman holding luggage, accompanied by two older men also holding luggage, stands in the hallway of a dormitory. C. 1950s
UW-Madison Archives Identifier: S05632

Source: Flickr

I hope you enjoyed this post! It was another fun one to put together.

Question time! Do you own a Samsonite (vintage or modern)? Are they as great as the ads make them seem (I do own one but curious on how others feel)? Where have you gone with your luggage? Share in the comments section below.

Vintage Shopping: Would you like to own your vintage Samsonite? I have created an Etsy “collection” of the vintage luggage that you can purchase right now. You can find it HERE.

FURTHER READING:

Thanks for dropping by the Vintage Inn. See you soon!

Liz