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1950s Collection

Background image1950s Collection: Josephine Baker W/Hands In Air

Josephine Baker W/Hands In Air
(Original Caption) Josephine Baker is shown in a jubilant pose, her hands extended way up in the air. Ca. 1956

Background image1950s Collection: Illustration of vintage Mercedes Gullwing sports car, 1950s

Illustration of vintage Mercedes Gullwing sports car, 1950s

Background image1950s 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 image1950s Collection: Rodgers and Hammerstein Composing Music

Rodgers and Hammerstein Composing Music
Music composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein, II finish work on their latest production, Me and Juliet

Background image1950s Collection: Salesman Entering Office Building

Salesman Entering Office Building
(Original Caption) 3/1953- New York, NY: Salesman stands outside of an office building about to enter the open door at 385 Madison Ave. Model Bill Gately

Background image1950s Collection: Mighty Mouse Balloon in Macy's Parade

Mighty Mouse Balloon in Macy's Parade
Mighty Mouse took on gargantuan proportion for his appearance in the gala 27th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Background image1950s Collection: Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab

Gregory Peck as Captain Ahab
(Original Caption) 1956-: The great moment comes for Gregory Peck (Ahab), the mad scarred and peg-legged commander of the whaler "Pequod

Background image1950s Collection: Marilyn Monroe Advertises Baby Doll

Marilyn Monroe Advertises Baby Doll
Marilyn Monroe advertises the 1956 motion picture Baby Doll

Background image1950s Collection: Teenage Couple Dancing to Rock n Roll

Teenage Couple Dancing to Rock n Roll
(Original Caption

Background image1950s Collection: Author Truman Capote Dancing with Marilyn Monroe

Author Truman Capote Dancing with Marilyn Monroe
Truman Capote dances with Marilyn Monroe at El Morocco in New York, New York

Background image1950s Collection: Family Watching Television

Family Watching Television
A family gathers around the television in 1956

Background image1950s Collection: Boston terrier and puppies

Boston terrier and puppies
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Boston terrier with litter of five week old puppies. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1950s Collection: Times Square at night

Times Square at night
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Times Square and Broadway at night, New York City. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1950s Collection: Driver in small red car with bubble top, side view

Driver in small red car with bubble top, side view

Background image1950s Collection: Portrait of friends sitting on couch

Portrait of friends sitting on couch
archival, retro, vintage, 1950s, caucasian, couch, eye contact, front view, full-length, indoor, leisure, living room, portrait, real people, sitting, smiling, snapshot, sofa, adults

Background image1950s Collection: Portrait of couple at prom

Portrait of couple at prom
1950s, archival, bow tie, brunette, caucasian, couple, dress, eyeglasses, eye wear, formal attire, full-length, gown, indoor, portrait, posing, prom, retro, smiling, standing, teenage boy

Background image1950s Collection: Portrait of Joe Louis

Portrait of Joe Louis
(Original Caption) Joe Louis, the "Brown Bomber, " 1914-1981, American boxer. Defeated James J. Braddock to win world heavyweight championship

Background image1950s Collection: Liz Taylor W/Montgomery Clift On Hill

Liz Taylor W/Montgomery Clift On Hill
A scene from the 1951 film A Place in the Sun

Background image1950s Collection: Liz Taylor, Rock Hudson, Steven Kay/'Giant

Liz Taylor, Rock Hudson, Steven Kay/"Giant
(Original Caption) Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson are seen here with little Steven Kay, who plays the role of their son "Jordy" in "Giant"

Background image1950s Collection: Couple Canoeing

Couple Canoeing
(Original Caption) Photo shows a couple canoeing. Ca. early 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Washing Machines In Department Store

Washing Machines In Department Store
(Original Caption) A department store featuring so many washing machines that it looks almost like a laundromat. Ca. 1950'S

Background image1950s Collection: Woman Modelling New Rayon Black Dress

Woman Modelling New Rayon Black Dress
(Original Caption) New York, New York- Sleek, drapable crepe of Du Pont rayon for this figure-flattering "little black dress" designed by Nettie Rosenstein

Background image1950s Collection: Woman Modeling A Cocktail Dress

Woman Modeling A Cocktail Dress
(Original Caption) - A tightly fitted waist, yards of skirt and a flat bow at the throat and m'lady has a softly flattering cocktail dress as smart as it is comfortable. Undated photo circa 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Woman Modeling Ensemble

Woman Modeling Ensemble
(Original Caption) Bender & Hamburger's "Costume Intime" - a revolutionary, new ensemble for the woman who seeks something a little "different"

Background image1950s Collection: Woman Modeling Elongated Silhouette

Woman Modeling Elongated Silhouette
(Original Caption) - Lanz elongated silouette... interpreted in one hundred percent worsted wool. A white linen collar ends in back bow, is ric-rac edged as are the 3/4 length sleeves

Background image1950s Collection: Woman Modeling Fall/Winter Wool Suit

Woman Modeling Fall/Winter Wool Suit
(Original Caption) - A black and white hairline wool designed by Adele Fall and Winter 1952-52

Background image1950s Collection: Woman Turning On A Washing Machine

Woman Turning On A Washing Machine
(Original Caption) Picture shows a woman turning on her washing machine in her kitchen. She is wearing a dress and smiling. Undated photo circa 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Jazz Musician Billy Eckstine

Jazz Musician Billy Eckstine
(Original Caption) Picture shows Billy Eckstine, American Jazz musician, shown singing and wearing a suit. Undated phot circa 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Woman Modeling A Tailored Bathing Suit

Woman Modeling A Tailored Bathing Suit
(Original Caption) - Trim tailleur moves into the swim suits this season. Here it's at its most attractive best in black and white, hugs the figure, accentuates all the best lines

Background image1950s Collection: Chimpanzee Holding A Baseball Bat

Chimpanzee Holding A Baseball Bat
(Original Caption) FAST OR SLOW. He's a worried-looking batter as he stands at the plate. He is doubtless using all his brains to outguess the pitcher

Background image1950s Collection: New Age Kitchen Cart Being Tested

New Age Kitchen Cart Being Tested
(Original Caption) A serving cart that walks to the table, loads, scrapes, washes, dries and stores dishes

Background image1950s Collection: Stromberg Carlson Television, Ca. 1950

Stromberg Carlson Television, Ca. 1950
(Original Caption) View of a Stromberg Carlson television set, circa 1950. Books rest on top of the console; the screen shows a man and woman playing piano

Background image1950s Collection: Advertisement for Lucky Strike Cigarettes

Advertisement for Lucky Strike Cigarettes
(Original Caption) Advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes. Woman holding a box of cigarettes and smiling. Circa 1950'S. Undated image

Background image1950s Collection: Woman Posing With Washing Machine

Woman Posing With Washing Machine
(Original Caption) A woman poses with a "Kelvinator" washing machine. Undated photograph, circa 1950's

Background image1950s Collection: Close Up Of A Mail Box

Close Up Of A Mail Box
(Original Caption) Picture shows a 34 view of a US postal mail box close up. Undated photo circa 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Lucille Ball In 'The Fuller Brush Girl'

Lucille Ball In "The Fuller Brush Girl"
(Original Caption) When Lucille Ball plays a baby sitter for a sequence in Columbia's, "The Fuller Brush Girl, " she runs into a maze of traps set by her youthful charges

Background image1950s Collection: Rock Hudson & Liz Taylor From 'Giant'

Rock Hudson & Liz Taylor From "Giant"
(Original Caption) Picture shows actress, Elizabeth Taylor, and actor, Rock Hudson, posing together for a publicity photo for the movie, Giant." Undated photo circa 1956

Background image1950s Collection: Elizabeth Taylor In Publicity Handout

Elizabeth Taylor In Publicity Handout
(Original Caption) Actress Elizabeth Taylor is shown in a publicity handout, wearing a dress or coat off of her shoulders. Ca. 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Jazz Musician Billy Eckstine

Jazz Musician Billy Eckstine
(Original Caption) Picture shows a posed head shot of jazz musician Billy Eckstine. Undated photo circa 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Eisenhower After A Game Of Golf

Eisenhower After A Game Of Golf
(Original Caption) Picture shows President Eisenhower holding up a pin that says, "Don't Ask What I Shot." he is standing outside with a golf club in his hand. Undated photo circa 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Imaginary Spacecraft Landing in Outer Space

Imaginary Spacecraft Landing in Outer Space
(Original Caption) New York: A Dream of the Fantastic Future. The drawing board is the bridge between the dream and the reality - sometimes

Background image1950s Collection: Ibm Operator Feeding Accounting Machine

Ibm Operator Feeding Accounting Machine
(Original Caption) An IBM operator feeds 150 transit and highway interview cards per minute into this accounting machine, which prints travel pattern data on computation forms

Background image1950s Collection: Phil & Don Everly in Publicity Portrait

Phil & Don Everly in Publicity Portrait
(Original Caption) Publicity portrait of the Everly Brothers with pompadour hairstyles. Don and Phil Everly began recording music together in 1954. Undated photograph

Background image1950s Collection: Publicity Portraito Of Actor David Niven

Publicity Portraito Of Actor David Niven
(Original Caption) 1957: Publicity handout of British actor David Niven (1909-1983). He is shown from the shoulders up wearing a suit and tie

Background image1950s Collection: Leonard Bernstein Addressing Musicians

Leonard Bernstein Addressing Musicians
(Original Caption) Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) exhorts the musicians to do their best. Photograph, ca. 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Bill Haley And The Comets

Bill Haley And The Comets
(Original Caption) Publicity portrait of Bill Haley and the Comets, 1956. Pictured (L-R) are: Rudy Pompelli, Billy Williamson, Al Rex, John Grandi, Ralph Jones and Francis Beecher

Background image1950s Collection: Drum Major

Drum Major
(Original Caption) Muriel Smith as drum majorette, raising baton in her hand

Background image1950s Collection: Startled Couple

Startled Couple
(Original Caption) Mary Rumsey and E. Cutrer, Jr. demonstrate startled expressions as they pose in a darkened room. Ca. 1950-1960

Background image1950s Collection: Milkman Leaving Milk Bottle on Doorstep

Milkman Leaving Milk Bottle on Doorstep
(Original Caption) The milkman leaving milk on the doorstep. Model: W.T. Donnelly. Undated photograph

Background image1950s Collection: Elderly Woman Serving Coffee

Elderly Woman Serving Coffee
(Original Caption) Woman lifting a cup of coffee. Model: Elizabeth Lowe. Ca. 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Movie Still/'Creature From Black Lagoon'

Movie Still/"Creature From Black Lagoon"
(Original Caption) Scene from the film "The Creature From the Black Lagoon, " with the monster "Gillman" (played be Ben Chapman) emerging from the murky waters onto a log

Background image1950s Collection: John Wayne & Frank Mcgrath In 'Hondo'

John Wayne & Frank Mcgrath In "Hondo"
(Original Caption) Frank McGrath, John Wayne (Hondo) in the movie "Hondo." A Wayne-Fellows production for Warner Brothers. Movie released in 1953

Background image1950s Collection: Young Singer Pat Boone Playing a Ukulele

Young Singer Pat Boone Playing a Ukulele
Publicity portrait of singer Pat Boone singing while playing a ukulele

Background image1950s Collection: John Wayne/Alan Hale/Movie/The Sea Chase

John Wayne/Alan Hale/Movie/The Sea Chase
(Original Caption) Photo shows John Wayne in a still from the movie "The Sea Chase, " with Alan Hale, Jr. on his right and an unidentified actor on his left. Movie released in 1955

Background image1950s Collection: John Wayne In Movie/'The Wings Of Eagles

John Wayne In Movie/"The Wings Of Eagles
(Original Caption

Background image1950s Collection: John Wayne In Airplane Cockpit/Movie

John Wayne In Airplane Cockpit/Movie
(Original Caption) : MAN OF ACTION- John Wayne stars as a pioneer in naval aviation in MGM's "The Wings of Eagles." "The Wings of Eagles

Background image1950s Collection: Portrait Of Claire Bloom

Portrait Of Claire Bloom
(Original Caption) 2/12/1952-Claire Bloom who plays the role of Terry in Charlie Chaplin's film "Limelight."

Background image1950s Collection: Men Sitting in Chevrolet Convertible

Men Sitting in Chevrolet Convertible (Photo by VCG Wilson/Bettmann Archive)

Background image1950s Collection: American Ambassador James W. Gerard Leaving for His Post in Germany

American Ambassador James W. Gerard Leaving for His Post in Germany

Background image1950s Collection: William D. (Big Bill) Haywood

William D. (Big Bill) Haywood

Background image1950s Collection: Blonde Woman Driving a Convertible

Blonde Woman Driving a Convertible
(Original Caption) Portrait of a young woman driving a convertible automobile. Photograph circa 1950's

Background image1950s Collection: Woman Seated at Wheel of Automobile

Woman Seated at Wheel of Automobile
(Original Caption) Portrait of a woman seated at the wheel of an automobile. She is shown through the side window, smiling. Photograph, circa 1950's

Background image1950s Collection: Taxi Driver at Wheel of Automobile

Taxi Driver at Wheel of Automobile
(Original Caption) Portrait of a taxi driver, looking through the window of his automobile. Undated photograph, circa 1950's

Background image1950s Collection: Boy Who Has Fallen Off Bicycle

Boy Who Has Fallen Off Bicycle
(Original Caption) Photo shows a boy who's fallen off of his velocipede (tricycle), holding his shin and knee. Model: Michael Coale. Ca. 1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Man Putting Air in Automobile Tire

Man Putting Air in Automobile Tire
(Original Caption) A man puts air in an automobile tire at a service station. Undated photograph, circa 1950's

Background image1950s Collection: Man Servicing Truck at Gas Station

Man Servicing Truck at Gas Station
(Original Caption) A man services a truck at a gas station. He is shown putting air into a tire. Undated photograph, circa 1950's

Background image1950s Collection: Man Servicing Truck at Gas Station

Man Servicing Truck at Gas Station
(Original Caption) A man services a truck at a gas station. Undated photograph, circa 1950's

Background image1950s Collection: Man Putting Gas in Automobile

Man Putting Gas in Automobile
(Original Caption) A man pumps gas at a service station. Undated photograph, circa 1950's

Background image1950s Collection: Two Women Standing at Steamer Rail

Two Women Standing at Steamer Rail
(Original Caption) Silhouette of two young women standing at the rail of a steamer. Undated photograph, circa 1950's

Background image1950s Collection: Dancer Holding His Exhausted Partner

Dancer Holding His Exhausted Partner
Frank Micholowsky holds his exhausted sister and dance partner Marie Micholowsky after a marathon dance competition

Background image1950s Collection: Exhausted Couple at Dance Marathon

Exhausted Couple at Dance Marathon
Helen Jarm holds up Cliff Real, her third dance partner, during 1120 hours of marathon dancing

Background image1950s Collection: Boy and Toy Train

Boy and Toy Train
(Original Caption) A young boy (unidentified) looks on in joy as his model train moves around the train track. Undated photograph, circa 1955. Model release on file

Background image1950s Collection: Howdy Doody

Howdy Doody, popular children's television puppet of the 1950's. Undated photo

Background image1950s Collection: Writer Arrives

Writer Arrives
Miss Mazo de la Roche, author of the Whiteoaks saga, pictured aboard the S.S. Manhattan, on arrival in New York City, April 15th

Background image1950s Collection: Enoch Nucky Johnson

Enoch Nucky Johnson
Enoch "Nucky" Johnson, pictured at U.S. Court in Newark after pleading, "not guilty" to federal indictment charging himw with conspiracy to evade income tax laws

Background image1950s Collection: Louis Armstrong Paying Trumpet

Louis Armstrong Paying Trumpet
Louis Armstrong plays his trumpet during a performance in Baltimore

Background image1950s Collection: Des Voeux Road, Hong Kong

Des Voeux Road, Hong Kong
View of streetcars travelling down Des Voeux Road in Hong Kong

Background image1950s Collection: Family in Living Room

Family in Living Room
After a difficult day at school, Mr. Clark relaxes with a magazine while his wife tends to their daughter

Background image1950s Collection: Boy Wearing Pajamas

Boy Wearing Pajamas
A boy wearing pajamas smiles as he eats cake and drinks milk

Background image1950s Collection: Man Drinking Tea

Man Drinking Tea
(Original Caption) Man posing with tea cup in hand and smiling. Model is Robert Hagadorn

Background image1950s Collection: Tennis Player with Racket Up

Tennis Player with Racket Up
Muriel Smith plays tennis close to the net, her racket held high

Background image1950s Collection: Teenagers Toast Marshmallows by Fireplace

Teenagers Toast Marshmallows by Fireplace
(Original Caption) Photo shows teenagers at a marshmallow toasting party. Models, left to right: Mary Ellen, Eleanor Grisell, Donald Cramton, Bruce Schnell. Ca. 1940s-1950s

Background image1950s Collection: Actress Audrey Hepburn

Actress Audrey Hepburn
(Original Caption) Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) in the Playwrights Company's "Ondine, " directed by Alfred Lunt. Ca. 1940s-50s



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