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Tag: 1950’s vintage photo


Aug
2017

Vintage Summer Fun Photos 1930s-1950s

categories: vintage images, Vintage Photo Tuesday
1950s pool swimming illustration
Source: Tumblr

Today’s post is for my series called ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ and 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.
Source: Etsy

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.
Source: Etsy

Shuffleboard for the win! Such a fun game (1940s Photo).

1940's photo of 3 people playing Shuffleboard ~ Vintage Snapshot Photo
Source: Etsy

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.
Source: Etsy

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.
Source: Etsy

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
Source: Etsy

Gary Wakefield and his haul from his fishing trip (1950s Photo).

1950s vintage photo: 1957 Gary Wakefield Dad Holding Up Big Fish
Source: Etsy

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.
Source: Etsy

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.
Source: Etsy

Who is hungry? Snack bar time (Late 1940s/ Early 1950s Photo. What amazing Beach Style!).

1950s Vintage Beach Photo featuring amazing 1950s Swimsuits
Source: Etsy

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


May
2017

Vintage Photos of School Clubs 1920s – 1950s

categories: Back to School, vintage images, Vintage Photo Tuesday

Hello Friends! I’m back from London and Paris, and because I have been gone for a week and some we are going to jump right into today’s ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ without further delay.

Today’s VPT is all about School Club’s.

School Bank Club Member, celluloid pinback, 1940's

Vintage Photos of School Clubs

1920s – 1950s

1928 Cinema Club at the University School of Nashville (The Most Famous Club in the Universities History).

1920s Photo:1928 photograph of the cinema club, fun 1920s fashions on display for men and women.
PDS/USN, “1928 Cinema Club,” University School of Nashville Archives

The Hoofers Ski Club of the University of Wisconsin (1940’s-1949)

1940's vintage photo of the hoofers ski club university of wisconsin. Fun vintage ski and winter outfits.
Source: UWDC

Members of the Fashion Club at University of Wisconsin get ready before a show (1950-1959)

1950s Vintage photo: Members of the Fashion Club at University of Wisconsin get ready before before a show (1950-1959). 1950s Hairstyles & 1950s fashions.
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?

1940's photo of the university of wisconsin womens basketball club
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 Student Group vintage image from the 1940s. The women are wearing 1940s fashions and 1940s hairstyles.
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 debate group a 1950s vintage photo.
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.

1950's photo of the 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.

1940s photo of the University of Toronto 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!

1930s photo. University of Nashville 1930s French Club vintage image. 1930s fashions, 1930s hairstyles on display.
University School of Nashville Archives, https://usnarchives.omeka.net/items/show/146.

1954 Record Club at the University of Nashville.

1954 Record Club at the University of Nashville vintage image.1950s fashions like saddle shoes, pencil skirts, scarfs around the neck and even a cheerleading uniform are on display.
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?!

1950s vintage photo: University of Nashville Photograph of four female students in action during a home economics class 1950s
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.

Further Reading:

Have a great day!

Liz