While browsing Flickr, I stumbled upon the most delightful of online photos albums from ‘kirinqueen‘, entitled ‘Old Family Photos-Andersons, Paschalls, etc 1930s, 1940s‘. It’s a collection of images of men, women and children of various ages, in uniforms, classic 1940s fashions and hairstyles, home décor and of course love of family. I’m kind of obsessed with these snapshots and just HAD to share with all of my readers for ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ some of my favourite photos.

Now due to the large amount of photos on this account I’m breaking this post into a couple of parts. This week’s is going to focus on Doris-The Flickr account owners grandmother (seen below). Make sure you also check out my post on her friend “Betty” featured in some of these images HERE.

Collection of Images of a 1940s Family

Meet Doris…

Doris in Virginia Beach with Friend, September 1940.

Doris Graduates from Highschool in June 1941.

Doris & Betty (that was my grandmothers nickname).

November 1941. Doris & Betty’s awesome fashion sense is making me seriously want to find a time machine and ask if I can browse their closets.

I’m so feeling Doris victory rolls, pants and blouse combo. Stunning 1940s style! And in the second photo Betty in pants and blouse as well.

Villard & Doris, July 25th 1942. LOVE Doris summer outfit. This handsome couple would go on to marry on April 15th, 1944.

D & B Chillin on the front step with another man in uniform.

Doris with her mother and their handbags.

A stylish 2 piece 1940s suit never goes out of style. I wonder where our dear Doris is going all dressed up?

I LOVE that Doris is such a pants wearing woman. While I am more of a skirt kind of gal (mostly due to being 6′ tall and not wanting to fight to find pants), I am a big fan of this look.

D & B hit the beach..well rocks in this photo, August 29th, 1943.

Villard & Doris, Summer 1944. That Dress!

Villard spending time with Doris while on leave.

D & B all dressed up with somewhere to go.

Super Spring Fashion Inspiration – April 1945.

At least from the pictures, it looked like our Doris lived quite a life filled with friends, family and adventures. I hope you enjoyed this post friends!

Now there are so many marvelous photos of Doris that it’s just not possible to share it all here. So for the rest of the photos (there is 450 total and not all of ‘D’) please visit the album HERE. OR stay tuned to my next Vintage Photo Tuesday on “Betty”.

Question Time: What photo did you love of Doris Friends? Share in the comments below.

Liz