Who knew she’d soon be the most beautiful woman in the world?
Norma Jean Dougherty (who later became Marilyn Monroe) photographed for US Army magazine YANK on June 26 1945. There’s no
Archive by category 1940s
The hardships which were caused by a world at war dictated the fashions of the 1940s. Once again Hollwood had a major influence of the style of everyday women who were encoraged to look good despite rationing and shortages to keep up morale.
WWII army pinup girls
During World War 2 all of the big Hollywood stars posed for pin up photos to raise the morale of
Rita Hayworth, 1940
A publicity photo of the wondeful movie actress Rita Hayworth, 1940 Source and copyright: This work is in the public
Rita Hayworth tap dancing with Fred Astaire (and more than keeping up!)
I love this clip of Rita Hayworth and Fred Astaire tap dancing to The Shorty George from the movie You
Lauren Bacall 1940s
A publicity photo of Lauren Bacall 1940s Source and copyright: This work is in the public domain because it was
Esther Williams
If you’ve never seen an Esther Williams movie, and don’t understand the appeal of a swimming movie – just watch
1940 US sailors and their tattoos
American sailors photographed with their tattoos in 1944 Source and copyright: This file is a work of a sailor or
1940s Bluebell girls
Margaret Kelly Leibovici with her Bluebell Girls in 1948 Source and copyright “I grant anyone the right to use this
Waist Training: a Visual History of Corsetry
I found myself wondering the other day about waist training and just how corsets and girdles have shaped women and
Gregory Peck getting steamy with Ann Todd
Gregory Peck embracing Ann Todd in publicity still for Alfred Hitchcock’s film “The Paradine Case”, 1947. You can see why
1940s Hairstyles
Looking for a cute 1940s-inspired hairstyle? Take your pick! Which do you like best? Source and copyright: This work is
Gene Kelly 1949
Dancer and actor Gene Kelly in a publicity photo. The scar on his cheek was caused by a childhood accident
Lucille Ball pin up photo
Lucille Ball in a pin up from Yank Magazine. This photo is a far cry from the image I remember
Ballet dancers 1940s
Ballet dancers from the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo rehearsing the Nutcracker in 1940. Source and copyright: This work is
1940s beach fashions
1940s beach fashions: Members of the Women’s Army Corps stationed in North Africa enjoy a run on the beach in
Paul Newman in the navy, WW2
The US Navy portrait of a very young Paul Newman taken during Word War 2, probably in 1944 or 1945.
Rita Hayworth dancing with Fred Astaire
Rita Hayworth dancing with Fred Astaire from the movie ”You Were Never Lovelier’ Source and copyright: This work is in
1940s lingerie, the Spencer corset
A before and after shot of a woman wearing a Spencer Corset from 1941. Source and copyright: This file is