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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: Tom Kelley Archive

Tom Kelley Archive Collection
438 items

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

H. Armstrong Roberts (1883-1947) Photography Collection
166 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: GIRL PINS LAUNDRY TO CLOTHESLINE, 1944

GIRL PINS LAUNDRY TO CLOTHESLINE, 1944
Retrofile, 10153399

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Holding hands

Holding hands
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Mans hand holding childs hand. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror

Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Old fashioned cash register, (B&W)

Old fashioned cash register, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Female soldier standing on table and saluting

Female soldier standing on table and saluting

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman swan diving

Woman swan diving
A woman mid-air after jumping off a diving board in a pool, US, circa 1950s. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Smiling housewife doing laundry

Smiling housewife doing laundry
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Smiling housewife doing laundry

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman in swimming pool posing on steps

Woman in swimming pool posing on steps

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman with blindfold balancing on diving board

Young woman with blindfold balancing on diving board

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Couple jumping on tennis court, smiling

Couple jumping on tennis court, smiling

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor

Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)

Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Men surfing waves

Men surfing waves
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1960s: Silhouette of two men surfing small waves. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign

Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Back View Of Car With Just Married Sign. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)

Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Blooming tree, (B&W), low angle view

Blooming tree, (B&W), low angle view

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Studio shot of euphonium

Studio shot of euphonium

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: FOOTBALL PLAYER IN LEATHER HELMET, 1920s

FOOTBALL PLAYER IN LEATHER HELMET, 1920s
Retrofile, 10131178

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: 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: 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: Two women whispering. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty Images)

Two women whispering. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: Two women whispering

Background imageRetrofile Collection: AVIATOR SITTING IN COCKPIT, CIRCA 1939

AVIATOR SITTING IN COCKPIT, CIRCA 1939
Retrofile, 10147911

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Girl wearing summer dress, riding tricycle down sidewalk. (Photo by H)

Girl wearing summer dress, riding tricycle down sidewalk. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts / Retrofile / Getty Images)
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Girl wearing summer dress, riding tricycle down sidewalk

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Man holding tiny violin, close up of hands

Man holding tiny violin, close up of hands

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Naked woman showering, rear view

Naked woman showering, rear view

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

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman posing, close-up of face, (B&W)

Young woman posing, close-up of face, (B&W)
Black and White, photography, Posing, Close-up, Full frame, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Closed eyes, Make-up, Lipstick, Horizontal

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman with closed eyes, (B&W), (Close-up)

Woman with closed eyes, (B&W), (Close-up)
Black and White, photography, Close-up, Head and shoulders, White background, Old fashioned, Past, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman with incredulously expression in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)

Young woman with incredulously expression in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)
Black and White, photography, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 20-25 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman wearing scarf in studio, smiling

Young woman wearing scarf in studio, smiling
colour, photography, Front view, Head and shoulders, Red, Smiling, Young Adult, 20s, 25-30 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Blonde hair, Short hair, Make-up, Lipstick

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman with blonde hair in studio

Woman with blonde hair in studio
colour, photography, Head and shoulders, Background, Yellow, Mature Adult, 40s, 40-45 Years, Women, Mature Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Blonde hair, Short hair, Make-up, Lipstick

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman smiling, Close-up of face, (B&W)

Woman smiling, Close-up of face, (B&W)
30-35 Years, 30s, Adults Only, Black hair, Close-up, Facial expression, Horizontal, Lipstick, Make-up, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Women, Old fashioned, One Person, Only Women, Open eyes, Open mouth

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Woman, close-up of face, (B&W)

Woman, close-up of face, (B&W)
30-35 Years, 30s, Adults Only, Black hair, Close-up, Elegance, Elegant, Horizontal, Lipstick, Looking away, Make-up, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Women, Old fashioned, One Person, Only Women, Open eyes

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Smiling woman in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Smiling woman in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait
30-35 Years, 30s, Adults Only, Black hair, Close-up, Curly hair, Facial expression, Head and shoulders, Humour, Lipstick, Looking at camera, Make-up, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Women, Old fashioned

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman looking amused, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Young woman looking amused, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait
photography, black and white, Portrait, Posing, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 20-25 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only

Background imageRetrofile Collection: Young woman posing in studio, (B&W), close-up

Young woman posing in studio, (B&W), close-up
photography, black and white, Posing, Looking away, Head and shoulders, White background, White, Old fashioned, Past, Young Adult, 20s, 20-25 Years, Women, Young Women, Adults Only, Only Women



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