First up…it should be noted that this is officially my 100th post! WOW I’m impressed with myself that I have managed to find 100 things to write-up in my short time in the blogging world lol! High five to me AND Most importantly High Five to all you fabulous readers! Thank you Thank you Thank you for sticking around and making this not a chore but totally fun to write for.
Now without further adieu, here is my 100th post!
Happy Mother’s day to every mother far and wide AND to my amazing and outstanding mother-Sue.
Now here are some images of Mothers from the 1940 & 1950s for your viewing pleasure on this gorgeous day.
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Vintage Mother’s Day
Vintage Photos of Mothers & their Kids from the 1940’s & 1950’s
1940s Photo: I just love the two ladies here. They look adorable on the lawn with their wee little ones.
Source: Flickr
1950s Photo: I love the style this mother has. Look at those shoes!
Source: Flickr
1950s Photo: Cute young mother with her child, standing in front of a business, posing for the camera.
Source: Etsy
1950s Photo: I adore the cute summer top/swim top this mother is wearing.
Source: Flickr
1950s Photo: Check out those Sunglasses! And the adorable little girl..LOVE!
Source: Flickr
This is an image I found on Flickr of a family. Love the style these women have. I want every piece show here. From left: owner of pictures mother, her cousins Muriel and Audrey, her aunt Dora, picture owners grandmother and aunt Chickie, circa early 1940s.
Source: Flickr
1950s Mom and her son on the front step sof their house. That skirt is wonderful.
Source: Flickr
July 1959: Photo of a mother and her two kids posing on a diving board at the motel at Disneyland (description on the back of the photo).
Source: Etsy
Beautiful generation of ladies from 1940s. The youngest mother has the best playsuit. It just looks wonderful on her.
Source: Flickr
Further Reading:
- Mother’s Day Vintage Advertising
- Vintage Photos for Mother’s Day:
- Vintage Photo Tuesday-Collection of vintage image blog posts from the 1920s to the 1960s
Happy Mothers day, mothers everywhere!
Liz
Fantastic and absolutely beautiful post! I especially love the photo of the whole, incredibly stylish family (ooohh, to raid their closets! :)).
♥ Jessica
Oh my goodness I know! That family of well dressed ladies was making me wish for a time machine to raid their closet lol