To properly answer the question "What did women and men wear in the 1920s?" would depend on what they were doing, with whom, and at what time of day. Here you will learn about the types of clothing women and men wore for specific occasions. Follow the links within for even more 1920s fashion history.
Black is beautiful, and every Friday on Twitter, Black women and men post images of themselves with the hashtag #BlackOutDay. The hashtag is to celebrate
Going to the photobooth at the local Woolworth’s was a special event, which meant getting dressed up, smoothing down hair, wearing those clothes kept for Jesus on a Sunday. This was a chance to show what you were truly like to a loved one, or a friend, or a distant relation, or maybe a blank official stamping your passport. The photobooth was a private place to show your public face, to be seen how you wanted the world to see you. In the 1970s, I recall how a lot of teenagers spent their money crammed in photobooths taking a strip of four snaps that sealed their love or friendship, or some idealised vision of themselves. The local bus stop had a large glass covered map of the city detailing the bus routes and times. Into this glass display were slipped dozens of photobooth portraits of youngsters (looking straight at camera) wanting some kind of recognition for being alive, like a low-tech Facebook The patent for the first photobooth machine was filed by William Pope and Edward Poole of Baltimore in 1888. Apparently it was never built, and the first working model didn’t appear until French inventor T. E....
Marian Anderson was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals including a famous performance in 1939 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC.
Welcome to my blog, where we journey back in time to the exhilarating era of the Roaring 20s and the mesmerizing world of the flapper. Here, we'll dive into the flamboyant fashion, infectious music, and rebellious spirit that defined this iconic period. Join me as we explore the lives of these trailblazing women who challenged societal norms, embraced their independence, and left an indelible mark on history. From their daring fashion choices to their unapologetic pursuit of pleasure, we'll unco
From Josephine Baker to Hazel Scott and Ethel Waters, keep scrolling to gawk over our beauty crushes from the Harlem Renaissance.
Have you heard of these talented ladies?
After Service, 1930's [Nichols Family Album, 1920's-70's] ©WaheedPhotoArchive, 2011
Singer, Ethel Waters.
We have been collecting prints for several years. These represent the glamour and style of the early years of the 20th Century. This is a 1920's Era photograph of Nancy Carroll The copies that you are buying have been painstakingly retouched and restored to as close to original as possible. SIZING The prints are available as described below: - Size: Available in several sizes: 4x6 5x7 8x10 11x14 - Larger Sizes may be custom ordered - Medium: Printed on fade-resistant archival quality photograph paper - Ink: Printed using premium quality ink REGULAR PRINT[S] This art print arrives ready to be framed and matted. All prints are packaged in an acid-free cello bag for their protection. They are then placed in a rigid mailer to prevent bending in shipment. NOTE: Please note that many of the original images may have faded with age or their focus was limited by the technology at the time. The prints you will receive will be the best possible quality given these limitations. RETURN POLICY: All of our prints come with a full money back guarantee. If you aren't satisfied with your purchase you may return it within 7 days for a full refund, less the costs of the original shipping. You must contact us for a return authorization within that time period and pay the return shipping charges. We are happy to work with you and want you to enjoy your purchase.
From Josephine Baker to Hazel Scott and Ethel Waters, keep scrolling to gawk over our beauty crushes from the Harlem Renaissance.
Explore the representation of American identity in 20th- and 21st-century literature. We'll discuss two novels: Nella Larsen's “Quicksand” and John Updike's “Terrorist”.
A rare glimpse into the life of the French entertainer.
From Josephine Baker to Hazel Scott and Ethel Waters, keep scrolling to gawk over our beauty crushes from the Harlem Renaissance.
Nina Mae McKinney, June 13, 1912 – May 3, 1967, was an American actress who worked internationally during the 1930s and in the postwar period in theatre,
A documentary examines the sexual proclivities of blues singers during the Harlem Renaissance, who expressed their true tendencies in speakeasies and hinted at their homosexuality through lyrics.
Make no mistake. In the 1920s, a woman deciding to cut her hair was serious business. Simply put, long hair was considered feminine and short hair was not. Magazines such as “Ladies Home Journal” printed stories asking, “To Bob or Not to Bob?” Consider F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story from 1920 called Bernice Bobs Her
___________________________________________ page originally published on 29 June 2012: latest edit: 29 November 2021 (below) Excerpts from A History of African American Theatre by Errol G. Hill, Ja…
These photographs of African-Ameivcan women were taken in the Victorian Era, mainly from the years 1860 to 1901. They were either slaves or the children of slaves...
