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Retrofile Collection

Founded in 1920 by H. Armstrong Roberts, Retrofile was one of the first major stock photography agencies mainly capturing the American spirit of progress

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3,818 Items

Retrofile Collection: H. Armstrong Roberts (1883-1947) Photography

H. Armstrong Roberts (1883-1947) Photography Collection
166 Items

Retrofile Collection: Tom Kelley Archive

Tom Kelley Archive Collection
438 Items

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Art Deco beach house

Art Deco beach house
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Stucco Art Deco beach house, convertible car in driveway, Margate City, New Jersey. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Banjo, (B&W)

Banjo, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple playing leapfrog on beach, woman jumping over man

Couple playing leapfrog on beach, woman jumping over man
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Couple playing leapfrog on beach, woman jumping over man

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple on tennis court, woman jumping in foreground

Couple on tennis court, woman jumping in foreground

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)

Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Hand dropping note in suggestion box

Hand dropping note in suggestion box

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Group of painters on ladders

Group of painters on ladders

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple jumping on tennis court, smiling

Couple jumping on tennis court, smiling

Background imageRetrofile Collection: White leghorn chicken

White leghorn chicken
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: White leghorn chicken standing next to egg. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Magician pulling rabbit out of hat

Magician pulling rabbit out of hat
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Hands of magician performing magic trick, pulling rabbit out of top hat. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Womans hand holding martini, close-up

Womans hand holding martini, close-up

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Naked woman sitting on chair in studio, (B&W), portrait

Naked woman sitting on chair in studio, (B&W), portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: USA, New York, New York City, lamp post on West 42nd Street, low angle view

USA, New York, New York City, lamp post on West 42nd Street, low angle view

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Chimpanzees as policemen

Chimpanzees as policemen
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Two chimpanzees dressed as policemen, standing holding guns. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Paperboy on bicycle in suburban neighborhood, with sack over shoulder and folded newspaper in hand

Paperboy on bicycle in suburban neighborhood, with sack over shoulder and folded newspaper in hand
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Paperboy on bicycle in suburban neighborhood, with sack over shoulder and folded newspaper in hand

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Teen girl with vinyl records and record player, sitting on floor

Teen girl with vinyl records and record player, sitting on floor
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Teen girl with vinyl records and record player, sitting on floor

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Grimacing man with fingers in ears

Grimacing man with fingers in ears
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Grimacing man with fingers in ears

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Nevada Test, 23rd July 1957

Nuclear Bomb Explosion, Nevada Test, 23rd July 1957

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Busy street at Plaza Hotel, New York City, (B&W), (Elevated view)

Busy street at Plaza Hotel, New York City, (B&W), (Elevated view)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Street in NY city, (B&W)

Street in NY city, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man at table carving roast, (B&W), portrait

Man at table carving roast, (B&W), portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man sitting in chair

Man sitting in chair

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man welcoming chefs, smiling

Man welcoming chefs, smiling

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman standing at pool side, Portrait

Woman standing at pool side, Portrait

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Ten pin bowling

Ten pin bowling
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Bowling ball hitting pins for a strike. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Footprints in sand

Footprints in sand
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Footprints across rippled sand. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young couple standing on footbridge, the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica, (B&W)

Young couple standing on footbridge, the Caribbean, Kingston, Jamaica, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Male pharmacist working with test tubes in laboratory, (B&W)

Male pharmacist working with test tubes in laboratory, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Girl (4-5) on see-saw in park, (B&W), low angle view

Girl (4-5) on see-saw in park, (B&W), low angle view

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Waitress taking two couples order, (B&W)

Waitress taking two couples order, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Head-On View Of Traffic Jam

Head-On View Of Traffic Jam
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s 1950s: Head-On View Of Traffic Jam, Coming Off Ramp On Multi-Lane Highway. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork S

Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork S
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork Spoon Scissors Saw Can Opener Corkscrew Screwdriver Awl. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Poodle standing erect on stool, begging (B&W)

Poodle standing erect on stool, begging (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Skyline Of The Financial Section Of N. Y. The East

Skyline Of The Financial Section Of N. Y. The East
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Skyline Of The Financial Section Of N.Y. The East River & The Brooklyn Bridge View From The Manhattan Bridge Barges Wharves Skyscrapers Piers. (Photo by H)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings

Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman wearing lingerie, sitting on arm of chair, holding up pair of silk stockings

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Boy And Girl On Swing

Boy And Girl On Swing
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Boy And Girl On Swing

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Boy and girl standing on split rail fence, looking at each other

Boy and girl standing on split rail fence, looking at each other
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Boy and girl standing on split rail fence, looking at each other

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty)

Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman sitting in chair, rubbing her feet

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Blond Blonde Woman Young Pink Bikini Sitting On Beach Lean Surf Board

Blond Blonde Woman Young Pink Bikini Sitting On Beach Lean Surf Board
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Blond Blonde Woman Young Pink Bikini Sitting On Beach Lean Surf Board

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Person Wearing A Ghost Costume, Made Out Of A White Sheet With Two Holes In It

Person Wearing A Ghost Costume, Made Out Of A White Sheet With Two Holes In It
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Person Wearing A Ghost Costume, Made Out Of A White Sheet With Two Holes In It. Highlights Are On The Sheet, The Background Is Pitch Black

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man in top hat, white tie and tails

Man in top hat, white tie and tails
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man in top hat, white tie and tails

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Close up of womans face

Close up of womans face
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Close up of womans face

Background imageRetrofile Collection: A Day At The Races

A Day At The Races
Crowds of people sheltering under umbrellas at a race course, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman sitting on chair, showing off her legs, (B&W)

Young woman sitting on chair, showing off her legs, (B&W)
black and white, photography, Full length, Smiling, Sitting, Glamour, Sensuality, Semi-dress, Dress, Well-dressed, Elegant, Fashion, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman with short hair, (B&W), portrait

Young woman with short hair, (B&W), portrait
Black and white, Photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman smiling, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Woman smiling, (B&W), close-up, portrait
Black and white, Photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking away, Close-up, Head and shoulders, White background, Smiling, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women



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