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Tag: Vintage Images 1940s


Mar
2019

Vintage Photos of Fashion Window Displays of the 1940s & 1950s

categories: 1940s, 1950's, Vintage Fashion, vintage images, Vintage Photo Tuesday
1940's department store mannequins

Window Displays are not a new invention they have been around since the 1800s, encouraging people to enter ones stores to browse and buy.

Today’s ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ is going to showcase some of those fun Fashion Window Displays from the 1940s and 1950s. A super way to see what was being sold in stores.

Let the Window Shopping Begin!

Fashion Window Displays of the 1940’s & 1950’s

The Vintage Photos

1940s Women’s Suit & Dress, Bonwit-Teller window display, New York, 1940s.

1940s vintage photo: 1940s Women's Suit & Dress, Bonwit-Teller window display, New York, 1940s.

Source: Tumblr

One more Bonwit Teller Window, 1947. Two different dress versions of the same fabric (I like the right).

Bonwit Teller display windows, 1947 [Solomon R Guggenheim Museum Archives]. 1940s vintage photo showcasing 1940s women's fashions.

Source: Tumblr

New Garters & Suspenders Styled by Paris-A. Stein & Co Ltd. Men’s fashion window display (1930s or 1940s).

1930s 1940s Vintage Photo of a A Stein & Co Ltd Window Display. The vintage photo is showcasing men's fashions, New Garters & Suspenders.

Source: Collections Canada

Storefront at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm 1957 showcasing women’s 1950s dresses.

1950s vintage photo of a Storefront at Norrmalmstorg in Stockholm 1957 Vintage Window Display showcasing women's 1950s dresses.

Source: Flickr

Fans of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will recognize the department store name for the next 2 photos…1940s B. Altman Shop Window- 1940s dresses for a night out.

1940s B. Altman Shop Window Mannequins vintage 1940s photo showcasing women's 1940s evening dresses.

“It’s new….It’s Ballet Inspired….It’s for College. B. Altmans College Shop believes in the Ballerina Influence”. 1940s window display featuring a pretty 1940s dress.

1940s vintage photo of a B. Altman Shop Window Display 1940s College Fashion Vintage Photo featuring a pretty 1940s dress.

Toronto Simpson Department Store-The St. Regis Room -High fashion window display, late 1950s featuring women’s eveningwear.

1950s vintage photo of a window display - Toronto Simpson Department Store-The St. Regis Room -High fashion window display, late 1950s featuring women's eveningwear.

Source: Chuckman Photos

1945, New York City. Women’s Jackets for wandering the city with friends.

1940s vintage photo of a store window in New York City 1945 showcasing women's jackets. 1940s fashions.

1950s Palm Beach suits for men at Selfridges Department Store.

1950s Mens Suit Fashion- Palm Beach Style from Selfridges department Store - 1950s Vintage Photo

Source: The Asian Fashion Journal

1958 Photo featuring glamorous dresses for women, window display.

1950s vintage photo of a 1958 Womens Fashion Window Display Vintage Photo featuring women's 1950s evening gowns.

Source: Tumblr

“Love That Pink”-Revlon Window display featuring a pretty 1950s Dress (Price at $60).

1950s vintage photo of a Revlon window display featuring a 1950s dress.

Did you find something fun friends? I really love the 1940s Gown from B. Altman. So very pretty.

Question Time: Are you a Window Shopper? Do you have a favourite store that always has the best displays? Share in the comments below.

FURTHER READING:

Liz


Aug
2018

Vintage Photos of Student Life 1920s-1950s Part 2

categories: Back to School, vintage images, Vintage Photo Tuesday

The start of a new school year is quickly approaching so I thought I would continue a Vintage Photo Tuesday I shared last year on “Student Life” from the 1920s-1950s. This grouping of photos for this round is from Wayne State University (Michigan, USA) and focuses on the 1940s-1950s.

Let the Back to School Vintage Photo Party begin!

Vintage Photos of Student Life

1920s-1950s Part 2

Registration day! No computers to do this online for these students, just good old fashion inkwells and pens -Circa 1940s.

1940s vintage photo of Student College Life.
Source: Wayne State University

1940s vintage photo War Bond/Savings Bond Drive-1945.

1940s vintage photo of a War Bond/Savings Bond Drive-1945 vintage photo of student life
Source: Wayne State University

1950s vintagae photo of a Frosh Board game that features a man climbing a rope ladder to reach a woman. It advertises the prize of “Win a Kiss.”

1950s vintage photo of student life, A Frosh Board game that features a man climbing a rope ladder to reach a woman. It advertises the prize of "Win a Kiss."
Source: Wayne State University

1940s / 1950s vintage student life photo. Taking a break from the daily grind of homework for soda fountain drinks with friends. Hello awesome picnic basket blouse!

Having drinks at a soda fountain -Late 1940s early 1950s student life vintage photo
Source: Wayne State University

“Lets talk about that school project we have to work on”. Friends hanging out at school cafeteria in the 1950s at Wayne State University.

Friends hanging out at school cafeteria in the 1950s at Wayne State University. Vintage Photo
Wayne State University

1940s Vintage Student life Photo. “If we stare at the fireplace long enough, a fire will happen”. 1940’s Students gathered around a very regal fireplace.

Group of university students at Wayne State University gathered around a fireplace in the 1940s. 1940s Vintage Student life Photo
Source: Wayne State University

1950s Photo: A Puppy & Wayne State Lettermen Sweaters make for one adorable photo opportunity.

Vintage of 2 men in Lettermen sweaters from Wayne State University hanging out in the 1940s. -1940s vintage student life photo.
Source: Wayne State University

The Men’s Glee Club-1957 photo.

Further Reading: School Clubs – Vintage Photos & Back To School: Vintage School Clubs Part 2

1950s vintage photo of the Glee Club at Wayne State University
Source: Wayne State University

1950s Photo: 10 finalists for Homecoming Queen. I wonder which lovely lady won?

1950's Homecoming queens. Vintage photo of the 10 finalists in fantastic 1950s fashions and saddle shoes.
Source: Wayne State University

Go Team Go! WSU Cheerleaders in the 1950s.

Further Reading: Cheerleading-The Vintage Edition

1950's vintage Photo of 3 Cheerleaders at Wayne State University
Source: Wayne State University

A mixed formal/Halloween costume dance. Seems only one person dressed up for this 1950s party.

1950s vintage photo of a college Halloween dance featuring some in halloween costumes and the rest in 1950s eveningwear.
Source: Wayne State University

“X over Y equals the sum of all it’s parts. Do you have it yet boys?”. 1940s/ 1950s vintage photo.

1940s 1950s Student Life Vintage Photos from University featuring a young woman teaching 3 men a topic on something from school.
Source: Wayne State University

That final photo brings us to a close on student life at Wayne State University. I hope you had a fantastic time browsing the photos and I think I’m going to keep it up focusing on different schools all over North America for future VPTs. Would you like to see more friends? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Further Reading:

Liz