This past Monday, here in Ontario Canada we celebrated Family Day. It’s an official day off designated for spending time with your family, in whatever form that may be. The hubby and I spent it enjoying a quiet day together just hanging out, nothing too exciting this year (but it was still very nice).

In honour of that special day, I wanted Vintage Photo Tuesday to be all about “Family Time” in the 1940’s and 1950’s.

1950's vintage illustration of family time — Source: Pinterest

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1940’s family photo with grandma (and can we take a moment to admire the hat on the one lady..wow!).

1940s family photo with grandma vintage image — Source: eBay

Paying a visit to Cleveland Park, 1940’s.

Coming together over food is a tradition in every family, big or small. 1950s vintage photo.

1950's african american / Black family at thanksgiving dinner. 1950s vintage photo. — Source: eBay

“Little boy blue, come blow your horn”. 1940s vintage photo. LOVE the plaid coats!

1940s family with little boy and horn. A 1940s vintage image — Source: eBay

The family boat ride. I hope the photographer did not eventually fall off the boat. 1950s vintage photo.

1950s vintage boat ride / 1950s family photo / summer time fun. — Source: Etsy

Going to the beach, is always a fun idea. 1950s vintage photo.

1950s vintage image of family on the beach in 1950s summer time fashions. — Source: eBay

Me and My Gal, spending some quality time together. 1950s vintage photo.

1950's vintage image of a Black couple at the beach in 1950s swimsuits — Source: Etsy

Beautiful days are meant for picnics in the woods. 1950s vintage photo.

1950's vintage colour image of family enjoying a picnic together. — Source: eBay

Adorable little girl and her dad time. 1950s vintage photo.

1950's little girl with dad in front of vintage car. 1950s vintage image — Source: eBay

Many families also consider pets, part of the family (I know my family does). 1940s vintage photo.

1940's black and white photo of women and their dog in 1940s fashions posing together. — Source: eBay

A couple and their beloved boxer. 1940s vintage image.

1940s vintage image of a couple posing together with their boxer dog. — Source: eBay

When TV started to enter the home, family time moved in front of it (and hasn’t left).

1950s vintage image of a family watching tv — Source: The Times UK

If you have siblings, you may have been forced into the “lets put you in matching outfits and pretend like you all love each other” photo. Ahhh family time, sometimes it can be awkward. 1950s vintage image.

1950's kids in matching cowboy outfits at christmas. 1950s vintage image — Source: eBay

This family has great Atlantic City Boardwalk style, but I do feel like they kind of wish they were not taking this photo (another awkward family moment).

1950s vintage phot of a family in 1950s summer time fashions posing together on the boardwalk. — Source: Etsy

And that concludes Vintage Photo Tuesday for this week, hope you enjoyed it. Next VPT will be all about “Trips” as march break quickly approaches.

Have a great day friends!

Liz

This coming weekend in Canada is our “Victoria Day Long Weekend” where we celebrate the birthday of Queen Victoria. Happy Birthday Queen!

Young Queen Victoria illustration — Source: the graphics fairy

Victoria Day also means that many of us gather up friends, family, dogs and cats and bundle up into cars to head to our cottages or our camping grounds for a fun weekend of campfires, fireworks and smores. This year a few of my friends are getting together to do just that (and maybe we just might add some alcoholic beverages in there, just like my friends in the pic below).

1950s Vintage Photo: Camping 1950s photo of a two men in a tent holding beers.

For today’s post I thought it would be fun to share with you some fun “Vintage Camping” photos from the 1930s thru to the 1950s of fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy!

Lets go camping illustration — Source: Etsy-thewheatfield

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Camping in the 1930s – 1950s

The Vintage Photos

Lets hit the road shall we? 1939 photo of two women waving to each other after arriving on holiday with their caravan / trailers.

Further Reading: Vintage Trailer Advertising

1930s vintage photo from 1939: of two women waving to each other after arriving on holiday with their caravan — Source: Fox Photos/Getty Images

Make sure you don’t forget anything. 1950s illustration.

1950s camping illustration of a family packing their car trunk for a day out.

What you like to use for camping depends on family to family. Some of us like tents, others campers or for really living it up..the cottage! -1950s vintage image.

1950s vintage photo of an airstream with vintage car driving on a road trip. — Airstreams are the best!

These couples like their tents and why not? Easy to pack and light to carry and easy to take down (just not easy to put up). -1930s photo.

1930s vintage photo of a group sitting at a table outside of their tent in 1930s fashions.

Cottages are my favorite. Warm, dry and a bed to sleep in.

Sometimes the trips you make to the cottage or camping ground are long and you need to take a break for food and drink. These lovely woman from 1931 are doing it right. Tea in dainty tea cups while wearing stylish pants and berets is the perfect glamping uniform.

Further Reading: Vintage Tea Advertising (archived post)

1930's vintage photo of 2 women in 1931 in berets and 1930s fashions making tea outside of their camper in front of a 1930s vehicle. — Tea for two: A couple of women make a cuppa by the side of their caravan in 1931
Source: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Your here! Time to relax and freshen up and maybe eat something. -1930s photo.

1930s vintage camping image of women and men in swimsuits and summer fashions outside of their camper. — Source: Fox Photos/Getty Images

Or just sleep on the boat while others worry about food. -1940s vintage photo

P.S. I love her PJs they are too cute!

1940s vintage photos of a woman cooking food over a camper stove and a man hanging out in a canoe. — Source: wgsn

Play time at the campsite. -1950s image.

1950s vintage photo of two wome playing badmonton outside of a tent by their car in 1950s summer fashions. — Source: DKW Automobiles

1950s vintage photo of kids trying to catch fish with nets by the lake.

1950s children playing by the lake trying to catch minnows with nets. — Catching Minnows

Or maybe some quiet time is in order. -1940s photo.

1940s vintage photo of a woman reading a book while camping

1949 vintage photo. No camping trip is without a night by the campfire. Whether it’s roasting marshmallows, telling ghost stories or just watching the glow of the flames, you know that you will always have fun when you’re sitting around with friends around that fire.

1940s vintage photo of men eating roasted marshmallows while camping. — Source: Etsy-maclancy

Camping with grama, can be loads of fun especially when she brings the hot dogs!

1950s illustration of two kids with their grandmother cooking hot dogs over a fire. — Source: Etsy-naturepoet

And lastly, the award for the most handsome couple around, goes to this 1950s couple! Such style! Look at his socks and I just adore everything the wife is wearing. I will not be looking this cute this weekend but I might have to channel this look for another trip.

1950s vintage photo of a couple sitting in their lawn chairs in 1950s fashions by their 1950s car. — Source: pixshark

Have a wonderful weekend friends, even if it’s not a long weekend for you.

Question time: Do you love camping? Share any thoughts about this topic in the comments section below.

FURTHER READING:

Collection of Vintage blogs posts showcasing ‘VINTAGE PHOTOS’ from the 1920s-1960s

Liz 🙂

Tag: Americana

Vintage Photo Tuesday: Family Time

Camping We Will Go! Vintage Camping Photos

Camping in the 1930s – 1950s

The Vintage Photos