As you know (or maybe are just finding out), I wear glasses and I have since I was in Grade 4.

I really like wearing glasses because I think they suit me and it’s exciting that glasses today come in cool vintage styles which go perfect with my look.

Liz from the Vintage Inn Blog-1950s / Pinup / Rockabilly Style.

It is because of being a glasses wearing gal that I wanted to do today’s ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ post on “Women with Eyeglasses” from the 1920s-1960s. To simply showoff the beauty of wearing glasses (and not holding them like our lady friend in the first image below).

Lets begin the eyeglasses parade!

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Vintage Photos of Women with Eyeglasses

1920’s-1960’s

1940s vintage image of 2 women in front of house the one woman is holding her eyeglasses. — Source: Etsy

The beautiful 1940s woman reminds me so much of Jessica from Chronically Vintage! Those who know Jessica, don’t you agree?

1940s vintage photo booth images of woman with glasses — Source: Etsy

The 1920’s. The era of round frames. Super 1920s fashions on our ladies.

1920s vintage photo of stylish young women in 1920s dresses and 1920s hairstyles. — Source: Etsy

1920s professional photo of a young woman with her fur, stylish 1920s dress and round eyeglasses.

YOUNG WOMAN PHOTO Portrait in Original Folder, Fur, Pearls, Elegant Dress, 1920's, Vintage Black and White Mounted Photography — Source: Etsy

Are you looking for an example of 1920s hairstyles? Well all of the above apply but these 2 ladies both wearing similar eyewear have great hair.

1927 vintage image of two young women wearing glasses — Source: Etsy

March 22nd, 1930. 3 young women photographed for the Continental Optical Company in Indianapolis.

THEIR HATS!!!! Drool.

pretty 1930s woman in eyeglasses and amazing late 1920s coats and late 1920s hats / early 1930s. — Source: Indiana History

1930’s mother and daughter photo booth image.

Further Reading: Vintage Photo Booth Images 1930s-1950s

Mother and Daughter Woman wearing Hat Girl wearing Glasses 1930s Photograph snapshot Vintage Souvenir Photo — Source: Etsy

Oct 1942 – Operating a hand drill at the North American Aviation, Inc., a woman is in the control surface department assembling a section of the leading edge for the horizontal stabilizer of a plane (Source).

Further Reading: Vintage Photos of Canadian Women on the Home Front during WWII

1940s vintage image of a woman working in a plant during the war — Source: Flickr

1945-Life Magazine Image featuring a pretty 1940s hairstyle and 1940s eyewear.

1945 life magazine image of young woman wearing glasses — Source: Pinterest

Two adorable young women both wearing glasses pose in a canoe by the seaside. Love their 1940s summer fashions & our one ladies hair flower.

Further Reading: A vintage guide to 1940s Hair Accessories (includes hair flowers).

1940s vintage photo of two young women hanging out at the seaside in 1940s summer outfits and eyeglasses and 1940s hairstyles with a hair flower

Natalie Olmsted, District Recreation Supervisor, 1945. Those are some fantastic frames! They look checkered.

1940s vintage image of woman wearing glasses. The eyewear are checkered. Super 1940s hairstyle inspiration. — Source: Flickr

A coed on campus at Howard University wearing cat eye glasses in 1946.

A young Black woman on campus at Howard University wearing cat eyeglasses in 1946.

Source: Life Photo Collection

Smiling Young Lady Sitting On Car -1940s photo.

Smiling Young Lady Sitting On Car - Vintage 1940s Snapshot Photo — Source: Etsy

Cute late 1940s / early 1950s photo of a young woman with gloves posing in her car.

1940s / 1950s vintage image of woman in a car wearing glasses — Source: Etsy

1950’s. Cat Eye frames become a popular style as seen on our 1950s party goer.

Further Reading: Vintage Eyewear Advertising

1950s Snapshot Photo of Dreamy Eyed Woman in glasses — Source: Etsy

Fun 1950s photobooth image with one girl wearing cat eye glasses.

vintage photo 1950s Photo Booth Cat Eye Glasses Young Girls — Source: Etsy

LOVE these 1950s look of rolled up jeans, plaid shirt, cute short 1950s hairstyle and dark eyeglass frames.

Vintage Snapshot photo 1950 Cute Young Woman Cat Eye Glasses Rolled Blue Jeans Mid Centruy — Source: Etsy

Early 1960’s Cool photo of a couple posing in their best 1960s outfits. Love her eyewear!

Original 1960's Young Black couple posing in their 1960s clothing for the photo. — Source: Etsy

vintage comic strip about a girl wearing glasses 1940 1950s

QUESTION TIME: Do you wear glasses for necessity or for fun? Do you try to match them to your personality, your personal style or just whatever looks okay? Share in the comments below!

Further Reading: Vintage Photos 1920s-1960s (Archived blog post)

Liz

As we all remember (or maybe don’t), school was not just about books and tests it was also about all the fun activities you could do outside of your regular classes. For example, I was in Drama club when I was in high school. I was terrible but I loved being part of something that made me smile and was my choice to be involved in. I also enjoyed the dances because I love to dance and dress-up and I got to do both a few times a year. Win!

Today’s “Vintage Photo Tuesday” is all about this “life outside of the classroom” and features students from various levels of education and schools from the 1920’s-1950’s.

Let’s take a look!

vintage image of students at university of Chicago — Source: University of Chicago Archives

Vintage Photo’s of Student Life: 1920s-1950s

1940s Vintage Photo, October 1949: Paul Macdonald of Gananoque, Ont, 3rd year drawing and painting student, paints semi-abstract still life with fruit while 2nd year ceramics student Nancy Snider, of Islington, Ont, watches.

1940s vintage photo of students in art class studing a painting. October 1949: Paul Macdonald of Gananoque, Ont, 3rd year drawing and painting student, paints semi-abstract still life with fruit while 2nd year ceramics student Nancy Snider, of Islington, Ont, watches. — Source: Library & Archives Canada

Meeting of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Howard University-1946.

Source: Life Photo Collection

Boys and their portable radio-1948. Lineup outside the Athletic office for tickets for McGill football weekend.

1940s vintage image of 1948 image of young men with a portable radio in suits - Boys and their portable radio-1948. Lineup outside the Athletic office for tickets for McGill football weekend. — Source: University of Toronto Archives Image Bank

1950s vintage photo of Mae Wang, left, and Jeanne Chen enjoyed a relaxing afternoon on a lawn at Our Lady of the Lake University. The two attended the university thanks to a four-year scholarship through an overseas student service.

1950s vintage photo of two young women in traditional Chinese dresses on the lawn at a San Antonio College. Mae Wang, left, and Jeanne Chen enjoyed a relaxing afternoon on a lawn at Our Lady of the Lake University. The two attended the university thanks to a four-year scholarship through an overseas student service.

Source: sacurrent.com

A group of dancing Dentettes in rehearsal for the 1946-47 Dentatics musical review. While I’m not sure what a “Dentette” is at the University of Toronto, I do know it looks like they are having fun.

1940s image of young women in 1940s outfits doing a kickline pose for the camera. A group of dancing Dentettes in rehearsal for the 1946-47 Dentatics musical review. — Source: U of T Archives Image Bank

1950s vintage photo: University of Toronto-Alpha Phi Fraternity – members singing at the piano (1952).

1950s vintage photo: University of Toronto-Alpha Phi Fraternity - women members singing at the piano (1952) in 1950s fashions. — U of T Archives Image Bank

The Athletes Night Big Dance at University of Toronto-1952.

1950s vintage photo of a School Dance at University of Toronto Vintage Image from 1952-The Athletes Night Big Dance at University of Toronto — Source: U of T Archives Image Bank

Editorial staff of the “Hill Top”, the student paper at Howard University-1946.

Editorial staff of the "Hill Top", the student paper at Howard University. 1940s vintage photo of black students.

Source: Life Photo Collection

East York (Toronto) Student Panel-1949.

1940s vintage photo of the 1949 East York Toronto Student Panel — Source Toronto Archives

The Jordan River Revue was a musical variety show written, produced, directed and acted in by Indiana University Students (Source). Here is a group performing “Peas and Beans”, 1946.

1940s vintage photo of student life: Jordan River Revue, "Peas and Beans" ," The Jordan River Revue was a musical variety show written, produced, directed and acted in by Indiana University Students — Source: IU Archives

The Book Nook Commencement was a mock commencement ceremony that took place at the Book Nook, a popular student hangout in the 1920s located at Indiana and Kirkwood Avenue. A combination soda fountain and bookstore, the Book Nook was known for its music and the sometimes rowdy behavior of its customers. For many years the Book Nook played a significant role in Indiana University student culture (Source).

Notable IU alum musician and composer Hoagy Carmichael was a frequent patron (Seen below at the piano, 1939), and it is said he composed his most famous songs, Stardust, at one of the Book Nook booths.

Hoagy Carmichael at the Book Nook University of Indiana 1939 Vintage Image — Source: IU Archives

Dorm Life at the University of Chicago, 1950’s.

Further Reading: Vintage Photos of Dorm Life in the 1920s-1960s

Hanging out in the dining hall with friends and cokes-1940’s University of Chicago.

Hanging out in the dining hall with friends and cokes-1940's vintage image of student life at the University of Chicago. — Source: University of Chicago Archives

I’m now going to end this week’s VPT with the most outstanding vintage student life image..ever! It is from the 1920’s at the University of Chicago. WOW! what style!

1920s vintage image of two women in 1920s fashions and young man in 1920s college fashion talking together outside of the University of Chicago — Source: University of Chicago Archives

I hope you enjoyed this week’s ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday’. Share your favourite image in the comments section below.

Further Reading:

Vintage Photos 1920s – 1960s (Archived Blog Posts)
Vintage School Posts 1920s – 1960s (Archived Posts)
Vintage Yearbook Posts 1920s-1960s (Archived Posts)

Have a super day friends!

Liz

Category: Vintage Photo Tuesday

Vintage Photos of Women Who Wear Eyeglasses

Vintage Photos of Women with Eyeglasses

1920’s-1960’s

Vintage Photo’s of Student Life: 1920s-1950s

Vintage Photo’s of Student Life: 1920s-1950s