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Retrofile Photographic Print 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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4,052 Photographic Prints

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

H. Armstrong Roberts (1883-1947) Photography Collection
164 Photographic Prints

Retrofile Photographic Print Collection: Tom Kelley Archive

Tom Kelley Archive Collection
438 Photographic Prints

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print 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 Photographic Print Collection: General Grant National Memorial, Riverside Park, New York City, USA, (B&W)

General Grant National Memorial, Riverside Park, New York City, USA, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Banjo, (B&W)

Banjo, (B&W)

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

Couple on tennis court, woman jumping in foreground

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print 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 Photographic Print Collection: GIRL PINS LAUNDRY TO CLOTHESLINE, 1944

GIRL PINS LAUNDRY TO CLOTHESLINE, 1944
Retrofile, 10153399

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

Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print 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 Photographic Print Collection: Naked woman showering, rear view

Naked woman showering, rear view

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Young woman in underwear and stockings posing indoors, (B&W)

Young woman in underwear and stockings posing indoors, (B&W)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Couple jumping on tennis court, smiling

Couple jumping on tennis court, smiling

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Holding hands

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

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Female soldier standing on table and saluting

Female soldier standing on table and saluting

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

Old fashioned cash register, (B&W)

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

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

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Woman in swimming pool posing on steps

Woman in swimming pool posing on steps

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

Young woman with blindfold balancing on diving board

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Smiling housewife doing laundry

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Studio shot of euphonium

Studio shot of euphonium

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print 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 Photographic Print Collection: FOOTBALL PLAYER IN LEATHER HELMET, 1920s

FOOTBALL PLAYER IN LEATHER HELMET, 1920s
Retrofile, 10131178

Man holding Bass
archival, retro, vintage, 1970s, outdoor, day, adult, middle-aged man, 45-50 years, 50-55 years, caucasian, one person only, standing, three-quarter length, eye contact, posing, serious, brunette

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

Happy Girl
A smiling little girl in a tartan dress, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Portrait of serious woman by house
archival, retro, vintage, outdoor, day, young adult woman, 18-19 years, 20-25 years, caucasian, one person only, standing, three-quarter length, brunette, eye contact, portrait, hands behind back

MATURE COUPLE
Retrofile, AB05505

Woman standing in yard wearing swimsuit
archival, retro, vintage, snapshot, caucasian, portrait, 1960s, day, outdoor, standing, full-length, barefoot, blonde, eye contact, grass, lawn, posing, smiling, swimsuit, yard, one person only

Deck Sports
Three people playing shuffleboard on the deck of an ocean liner, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Barbados Port
The warehouses of T Geddes Grant Ltd in a port in Barbados, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Grocer

Grocer
A shopkeeper with a tin of food, circa 1940. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: The Right Tool For The Job

The Right Tool For The Job
A dentist holding a paper cup and a pair of dental pliers, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Party Time

Party Time
Young people at a party with balloons and Coca-Cola, circa 1963. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Girls Night Out

Girls Night Out
Four young women at a party with balloons and Coca-Cola, circa 1963. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: A burly man holding a posy of flowers, circa 1955

A burly man holding a posy of flowers, circa 1955

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Party Time

Party Time
Young people at a party with balloons, circa 1963. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Going To School

Going To School
A boy carrying a book strap on his way to school. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Party Time

Party Time
Four young people at a party with balloons and a paper clown, circa 1963. Among the balloons is a Peter Rabbit one. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Portrait of two affectionate young women

Portrait of two affectionate young women
Retrofile

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Skipping Rope

Skipping Rope
A girl with a skipping rope in the park, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Running Boy

Running Boy
A boy running down a path on a suburban street. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Still In Business

Still In Business
An older man in a suit and tie, pondering a problem with a pair of spectacles, circa 1960. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Pay Packet

Pay Packet
A workman, perhaps a decorator, receives his wages in cash form, USA, circa 1955. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Man holding shot of alcohol

Man holding shot of alcohol
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man holding shot of alcohol

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Party Time

Party Time
Four young people at a party with balloons, circa 1963. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Sailor Suit

Sailor Suit
A little boy in a sailor suit with an anchor motif, circa 1939. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Going To School

Going To School
A boy carrying a book strap on his way to school. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Twin girls in hats & coats wearing white gloves

Twin girls in hats & coats wearing white gloves
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Twin girls in hats & coats wearing white gloves

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Couple with sunglasses

Couple with sunglasses
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Couple with sunglasses

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Doctor Doctor

Doctor Doctor
A doctor with a stethoscope makes notes on a pad, circa 1955. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Wedding Day

Wedding Day
A man puts a wedding ring onto his bride's finger, circa 1960. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: And Then I Said

And Then I Said
A smiling older man in a suit and tie, perhaps telling a joke, circa 1960. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Schoolboy Chums

Schoolboy Chums
Two schoolboys walking along the street with a lunchbox and a stack of school books, circa 1955. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Bless You

Bless You
A smartly-dressed man in the middle of a sneeze, circa 1955. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Young Couple On Bikes

Young Couple On Bikes
A young man and woman riding bicycles. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Portrait of couple dressed for prom

Portrait of couple dressed for prom
1960s, adolescent, archival, caucasian, corsage, couch, brunette, 18-19 years, 20-25 years, young adult man, young adult woman, adults, portrait, couple, dress, eye contact, formal attire

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Jovial Businessman

Jovial Businessman
A businessman with a friendly demeanour, perhaps in the process of telling a joke, circa 1955. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Shared Memory

Shared Memory
A mature couple smile as they read through a notebook together, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Affectionate couple sitting at table at prom

Affectionate couple sitting at table at prom
1960s, table, three-quarter length, affectionate, archival, brunette, caucasian, couple, dress, embrace, candid, snapshot, 16-17 years, 18-19 years, eyeglasses, eye wear, flowers, formal attire

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Balanced Diet

Balanced Diet
A man holding a bunch of root vegetables and a glass of beer, circa 1955. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Young Love

Young Love
A young man kisses the hand of his partner, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: White Wedding

White Wedding
A bridegroom slips a wedding ring onto his bride's finger, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Suspicious Lighting

Suspicious Lighting
A large smiling man, up-lit in a sinister fashion, circa 1955. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Portrait of mother with son and daughter

Portrait of mother with son and daughter
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Portrait of mother with son and daughter

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Is It About Me?

Is It About Me?
A young man peers over a woman's shoulder to see what she's writing in a notebook, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Boy & Girl Standing Next To One Another With Arms Raised Above There Heads Girl Is Wearing A Panel Dress And White

Boy & Girl Standing Next To One Another With Arms Raised Above There Heads Girl Is Wearing A Panel Dress And White
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Boy & Girl Standing Next To One Another With Arms Raised Above There Heads Girl Is Wearing A Panel Dress And White Socks & Shoes Boy Shirt Tie Shorts

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Business Talk

Business Talk
Two businessmen in conversation, circa 1940. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Couple dancing in kitchen

Couple dancing in kitchen
1970s, adults, apron, archival, caucasian, couple, dancing, decor, eyeglasses, eye wear, holding hands, home, indoor, kitchen, leisure, retro, side view, smiling, two people, vintage

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: HEADSHOT / MAN WEARING TRILBY HAT, SMOKING A CIGARETTE

HEADSHOT / MAN WEARING TRILBY HAT, SMOKING A CIGARETTE
Retrofile, AB05239

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: GROUP OF WOMEN SPECTATORS CHEERING, WRAPPED IN BLANKETS

GROUP OF WOMEN SPECTATORS CHEERING, WRAPPED IN BLANKETS
Retrofile, AB05427

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Piggyback Daddy

Piggyback Daddy
A little girl riding on her father's back, circa 1955. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Smart Schoolboy

Smart Schoolboy
A smiling little boy with dark hair and a striped tie, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Happy Couple

Happy Couple
A happy young couple strolling along arm in arm, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Grandfatherly Type

Grandfatherly Type
A smiling man in a suit, circa 1930. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Man with pipe in mouth

Man with pipe in mouth
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: Man with pipe in mouth

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Hey There

Hey There
A man cups his hands around his mouth to shout, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageRetrofile Photographic Print Collection: Happy Couple

Happy Couple
A young couple reading a magazine together, circa 1960. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)



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