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Tag: 1930s

Vintage Photos: Having Fun at The Beach

This past weekend here in Toronto the temp went up the 20’s! And right now as I’m typing this it’s currently in the 30’s! Now that is my kind of weather!

Now as the dial went up on the heat, my brain went naturally to the Beach. The glorious wonderful beach.

So for today’s Vintage Photo Tuesday, it’s all about the beach! And those beach fashions from the 1920s to the 1950s. Let the Beach Party Begin!

Gulf Coast Beaches Print, 1950's Beach Art

Vintage Photos of People at the Beach

1920s – 1950s

Fun with Friends! 1920s Photo of 5 women at the beach having the best time together! What cool 20’s Swimsuits on display.

1920s Vintage Photo of stylish friends at the beach in vintage 1920s swimwear.

Source: Flickr

Chillin at the Beach 1920s Style! An umbrella is a must to keep the hot sun off you.

1920s Photo of 3 African American Black women on the beach in vintage beachwear

1920s photo of 2 women wearing a seaweed costume at the beach.

1920s photo of 2 women wearing a seaweed costume at the beach

Source: Flickr

A family builds a sandcastle at the seaside resort of Sandbourne, near Bournemouth in Dorset in 1932.

1930s vintage photo: A family builds a sandcastle at the seaside resort of Sandbourne, near Bournemouth in Dorset in 1932

Source: Daily Mail

Woman on beach in Tel Aviv in 1934. She is holding a parasol while posing on a busy beach in her outstanding 1930s bathingsuit.

1930s vintage photo: Woman on beach in Tel Aviv in 1934. She is holding a parasol while posing on a busy beach in her outstanding 1930s bathingsuit.

Source: Library of Congress

Photograph shows a lifeguard in a one piece men’s swimsuit on a Tel Aviv beach in the 1930s.

1930s vintage photo: Photograph shows a lifeguard in a one piece men's swimsuit on a Tel Aviv beach in the 1930s.

Source: Library of Congress

Trio at the Beach in the 1940s. There is some good vintage hair inspiration in this photo.

1940s Photo of a family at the beach in 1940s swimsuits. The mother and daugther are sporting fantastic 1940s hairstyles.

Source: Flickr

A mother and daughter pose together in front of tall palm trees, 1949. Note on the Back of the vintage photo says “Florida. Patti & Mom”.

1940s vintage photo: A mother and daughter pose together in front of tall palm trees, 1949. Note on the Back of the vintage photo says "Florida. Patti & Mom".

Source: Flickr

Bathing Beauties enjoying some fun on the beach circa 1950s.

A pair of unidentified young, asian ladies enjoying the beach in the late 1940s Early 1950s.

Source: Flickr

A Woman Poses with her dog on the Beach in the1950s. Note on back reads, “Patti & Winkie, Lavalette.

FURTHER READING: Vintage Photo Tuesday: Pets & Their Owners

1950s vintage photo: A Woman Poses with her dog on the Beach in the1950s. Note on back reads, "Patti & Winkie, Lavalette.

Source: Flickr

Family fun on the beach in the 1950s! LOVE our little girls swimsuit and of course our ladies are just as stylish in their 1950s bathing suits. Great photo!

1950s vintage photo of 2 women and little girl in 1950s swimsuits at the beach

Source: Etsy-DearMacyVintage

1950s Photo of Beautiful Black women posing in Atlantic City at Chick Bone Beach.

Chicken Bone Beach was located on the long stretch of the Atlantic City, New Jersey, shoreline just south of downtown and was designated as the exclusively African American section of beach around 1900.  It remained a blacks only beach until the 1964 Civil Rights Act was passed.  During the segregation era, the beach provided recreation and later stellar entertainment for African Americans, both tourists and local residents.

The nickname, Chicken Bone Beach, derived affectionately from the tradition of the thousands of vacationing families who flocked to the shore bringing beach balls, umbrellas and blankets for ocean-side fun and picnic baskets with fried chicken and other delights for seaside dining.  When they finished eating, they buried the chicken bones in the sand.John W. Mosley Photographs (Source).

1950s Photo of African American Women posing on the beach in Atlantic city at Chicken Bone Beach in 1950s Swimsuits.

Source: Pinterest

I hope you enjoyed this week’s Vintage Photo Tuesday! I enjoyed taking a mini vacation from my couch. Share in the comments what photos you liked the best!

FURTHER READING: Vintage Photos 1920s -1960s (Archived Blog Posts)

Stay Safe Friends!

Liz

April Vintage Magazine Covers: 1920s -1950s

Today is a special day it’s my 8 year Wedding Anniversary. It feels weird to be celebrating in a much more quieter way (usually we are traveling at this time) but once again it’s the “normal” for now and so we are having some takeout and a bottle of wine to celebrate. Cheers!

Now for my blog, it’s that time of the month again….It’s April Vintage Magazine Covers!

If you are a regular reader of my vintage blog, you know that I have started a “vintage magazine cover” series for each month. It’s been really fun, to see what was popular topics and images on these covers from the 1920s to the 1950s.

Shall we browse this months selection?

April Showers Bring May Flowers

April showers bring may flowers -vintage magazine cover.

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April Vintage Magazine Covers

1920’s – 1950’s

La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover April 9, 1927.

La Vie Parisienne Magazine Cover April 9, 1927. Vintage magazine cover. 1920s Vintage Magazine Cover.

Source: Etsy

1929 April 13th Collier’s Magazine. Cover illustration by Edmund Davenport a woman getting ready to fly somewhere in the world.

1929 April 13th Collier's Magazine. Cover illustration by Edmund Davenport a woman getting ready to fly somewhere in the world.  1920s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Poulwebb

Motion Picture magazine cover – April 1927. “Why beauty winners fail”. Fail at what?

Motion Picture magazine cover - April 1927. 1920s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Etsy

New Yorker April 30th, 1932. A well-dressed woman shops at a vegetable stand while her chauffeur holds her basket.

New Yorker April 30th, 1932. A well-dressed woman shops at a vegetable stand while her chauffeur holds her basket. 1930s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Condeaststore.com

Farmer’s Wife Magazine, April 1938. The only magazine published exclusively for rural women.

Farmer's Wife Magazine, April 1938.  The only magazine published exclusively for rural women.  1930s vintage magazine cover.

Source: eBlueJay

Short Wave and Television Magazine, April 1937. The Radio Experimenter’s Magazine.

Short Wave and Television Magazine,  April 1937. The Radio Experimenter's Magazine. 1930s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Etsy

The Saturday Evening Post, April 2nd 1932. Women Running From Rain – John LaGatta Art.

1932 Women Running From Rain - John LaGatta Art - 1930s Saturday Evening Post Cover. 1930s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Etsy

Vintage Woman’s Sphere Magazine April 1941. Featuring the New Swing Coat Knitting Instructions (available via ebook HERE).

Vintage Woman's Sphere Magazine April 1941. The New Swing Coat Knitting Directions. 1940s vintage magazine.

Source: Etsy

Star Weekly Toronto April 1st, 1944. The Royal Canadian Air Force, Women’s Division uniforms were natty, but everyone got tired of wearing the same thing after a few years. Here a WD admires a fashionable hat in a shop window, in this Star Weekly illustration (Source).

Star Weekly Toronto April 1st, 1944.  The Royal Canadian Air Force, Women's Division uniforms were natty, but everyone got tired of wearing the same thing after a few years. Here a WD admires a fashionable hat in a shop window, in this Star Weekly illustration

Source: Elinor Florence

The American Home, April 1947, Vintage Magazine cover featuring a pretty girl all dressed up to go to prom with her date (or maybe her brother?).

The American Home, April 1947, Vintage Magazine cover featuring a pretty girl all dressed up to go to prom with her date. 1940s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Etsy

Marie Claire April 20th, 1943 featuring a pretty woman admiring the spring flowers on the trees.

Marie Claire 1943 vintage magazine cover featuring a pretty woman with spring flowers. Cherry Blossoms. 1940s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Pinterest

Life Magazine from April 12, 1954 . Sub-teen styles (is that our Tweens of today?)

Original Life Magazine from April 12, 1954 - Subteen styles. Featuring cute 1950s Dresses and 1950s skirts.  1950s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Old Life Magazine.com

Vintage Home Craftsman Magazine. The magazine for practical home-owners March-April 1952. Love the decor ideas..like how to install a TV in the kitchen and easily built cabinet units (love!).

Vintage Home Craftsman Magazine. The magazine for practical home-owners March-April 1952. Love the decor ideas..like how to install a TV in the kitchen and easily built cabinet units (love!). 1950s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Etsy

Glamour Magazine, April 1950s (unsure of exact date). I love the yellow and orange combo for the “Tip off to Summer. Brand-new fashion ideas for your warm weather life” feature.

Glamour Magazine, April 1950s fashion magazine. 1950s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Pinterest

Australian Home Journal, April 1959. Super late 1950s Fashions on display.

Australian Home Journal, April 1959. 1950s vintage magazine cover.

Source: Pinterest

And there you have the April Vintage Magazine Edition in this series. I hope you enjoyed browsing the covers and share in the comments what you liked the best.

Interested in other posts I have done on vintage magazines? Then check out my archived posts HERE.

Take care and stay safe!

Liz