I always admired photography because it is capable of capturing a moment in time extremely accurately and realistically. Even these old monochromatic photographs let us observe life 50, 70 and even 90 years ago as if we were there now.
The photos showcasing the novel technologies of that time sparked special joy in my heart, as they look almost cartoony to me nowadays. The genuine smiles and fashion choices of people in these photos also grabbed my attention, so I’m sure that you will find something that appeals to you personally in this photo collection as well. Enjoy and share with your friends and family!
1. A Permanent Wave Machine by Icall (1923)
2. Futuristic Head Pieces
3. Watching a 3D “stereoscopic film” Wearing Special Glasses (Telekinema, South Bank, London during, 1951)
4. Children Asleep Outside At a Maternity Hospital in Moscow (1958)
5. A Woman Getting Her Pilot’s License (1940's)
6. Vladimir Zworykin Shows an Early Version of a TV (1929)
7. United Air Lines Staff (1930)
8. What Is Believed To Be the First Selfie (1900)
9. Atlas Space Station (1958)
10. A Parade of Athletes in the USSR (1938)
11. US Nonresident Alien Border ID (1943)
12. A Futuristic Car by Bob Riley
13. The First Ever Apple Computer (invented by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak)
14. A Stewardess Walks a Cheetah at the Amsterdam Airport (1961)
15. NASA Scientists and Their Board of Calculations, 1961
16. A School Dance (1950's)
Cover Image and Image Sources:
Jhayne,
James Vaughan,
Meunderwears,
James Vaughan,
The History of Russia,
Lajwah70,
Smithsonian Institution,
Anefo,
SirPaulMcCartney,
Ed Uthman,
jpgrandsam,
qasqaldag,
the National Archives UK,
Louis Calvete.
