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Vintage Photos of Mothers: A Must-See Collection (part 3)

Mothers hold a special place in our hearts, shaping us into the people we are today. But have you ever wondered what motherhood looked like decades ago?

Dive into a time capsule of nostalgia as we explore vintage photos of mothers from the 1920s-1950s (part 3). From the roaring twenties to the mid-century fifties, these snapshots capture the essence of motherhood in a bygone era.

So, grab a cup of tea and settle in as we journey through these treasured snapshots.

Note: Mother’s Day is this Sunday May 12th here in Canada (I know other countries celebrate on another date). Happy Mother’s Day to all that celebrate!

1950s vintage photo from 1958 of a young mother holding her new baby in the front yard.

Source: Etsy-therescuedphoto


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Vintage Photos of Mothers from the 1920s-1950s

1920s vintage photo. The mother in this image is pregnant (according to the sellers description) and is wearing a 1920s maternity dress. She is happily posing with her young daughter and husband outside.

1920s vintage photo of a 1920s family posing together. The 1920s mother is a 1920s maternity wear dress posing with her young daughter and husband outside. Fantastic 1920s shoes on the woman.

Source: Etsy-AlaskaVintage

1920s photo of three generations of family. You can see the family similarities in their pondering faces for the camera.

1920s vintage photo of Three Generations of family featuring a Black mother, young son and her mother.

Source: Etsy-JakeRoebucks

Camping trip in the 1920s. A young mother poses with her baby and husband in front of their trailer.

I am a big fan of her stripped dress and short 20’s hairstyle.

Further Reading: Vintage Camping Photos

1920s vintage photo of a young 1920s mother posing with her baby and husband in a 1920s stripped dress and short 1920s hairstyle and matching hairscarf.

Source: Etsy-DearMacyVintage

1920s photo. An adorable mother / daughter duo posing together in their 1920s dresses in front of their home that is for rent.

1920s vintage photo of a mother and daughter in 1920s dresses posing out of their home that says for rent. Fantastic 1920s hairstyle inspiration as well.

Source: eBay

Well you can see in this 1930s image that the daughter has gotten her style from her mother. Fantastic 1930s dresses and that tilt hat..drool.

Further Reading: 1930s Fashions As Seen On Everyday People (vintage photos)

1930s vintage photo of two stylish women in 1930s dresses and 1930s hats. A vintage photo of a mother and her daughter. Fantastic 1930s fashion inspiration.

Source: eBay

A stunning 1930s studio portrait of a mother with her two daughters. What a stylish family.

Note: The seller of this image says it’s a 1920s photo, but the mothers dress is very 1930’s so this is why I have labelled this photo 1930s in this post. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong.

1930s vintage photo of a mother in a 1930s dress and early 1930s hairstyle posing with her cute daughters with bows in their hair and dresses for a studio portrait.

Source: Etsy-LightSilverAndPaper

1930s vintage photo of a mother posing with her young kids. The daughter is wearing a dirndl and big bow in her hair. Not sure of their background but a lovely image.

I was drawn to this photo because I am half German and I have a photo as a baby in a dirndl posing with my grandmother. This photo brought back a memory of this image.

1930s vintage photo of a mother posing with her young kids. The daughter is wearing a dirndl and big bow in her hair

Source: Etsy-DearMacyVintage

1940s photo of a young mother with a head full of curls holding her little baby. Fantastic 1940s hairstyle inspiration.

Further Reading: 1940s Real Life Women’s Hairstyles

1940s vintage photo of a young mother with a head full of curls holding her little baby. Fantastic 1940s hairstyle inspiration

Source: Etsy-JakeRoebucks

1940s vintage photo from 1948 of an older mother posing with her two daughters. Super late 1940s fashion inspiration.

1940s vintage photo from 1948 of an older mother posing with her two daughters in 1940s dresses and 1940s hairstyles

Source: Etsy-DearMacyVintage

1940s vintage photo of a young mother with her son, “Clarence M. Wooley at 5 months”.

1940s vintage photo of a young Black mother with her son, "Clarence M. Wooley at 5 months".

Source: Etsy-JakeRoebucks

1940s photo: A mother poses with her daughters at a party in the summer of 1944. They are holding paddles and stuffed toys, maybe something they won??

1940s photo: A mother poses with her daughters at a party in the summer of 1944. They are holding paddles and stuffed toys, maybe something they won??  I also love the 1940s curly hairstyles on all our ladies.

Source: Etsy-AlaskaVintage

Spring 1943, a mother poses with her son and his tricycle.

1940s vintage photo from 1943 of a mother with her son and his tricycle

Source: Etsy-LostInTimePhotos

1950s vintage photo of a young Japanese mother holding the hand of her adorable sons hand.

1950s vintage photo of a young Japanese mother in a 1950s skirt and cardigan holding the hand of her cute song in overalls and hat.

Source: Pinterest

Summer casual. 1950s vintage photo of a pretty mother in a simple 1950s dress holding her cute little girl in her arms while a young boy stands by.

1950s vintage photo of a young Black mother in a simple 1950s dress holding her cute little girl in her arms while a young boy stands by

Source: Etsy-JakeRoebucks

1957 photo of a mother amusing her toddler daughter with a stuffed dog (or bear) in the living room.

1950s vintage photo of a mother in 1957 playing with a teddy bear with her young toddler child. Mother is in a 1950s dress

Source: Etsy-AlaskaVintage

Christmas Eve 1953, mom is reading a book to her two pajama clad kids by the Christmas Tree.

1950s vintage photo of Christmas Eve 1953 featuring an image of a mother on the couch with her kids in pajamas reading a book with presents by the Christmas Tree

Source: eBay

An optical illusion photo of a mother and daughter having some fun together on a table in this 1950s maybe 1960s photo.

1950s vintage photo of a mother holding up the hem of her daughters plaid dress while standing on a table. Optical Illusion photo

Source: eBay

I always love a good collection of vintage photos as my readers know, so this was another fun one to put together. Hope you enjoyed it as well!

Here is a fav photo of my mom and I about 10 years ago.

Vintage Reproduction Dresses by Glamour Bunny & Bettie Page. 1950s Fashion Inspiration by vintageinn.ca blog

Further Reading:

Thanks for dropping by!

Liz

Charming Vintage Birthday Photos, Advertisements & More!

It’s my birthday on May 4th and so this week’s blog post is all about birthday’s (vintage photos, ads, magazines & more from the 1940s-1960s) in honour of this special day. Enjoy!

1950s vintage photo of a 1950s housewife holding a birthday cake with red lipstick, pearls and birthday balloons behind her

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Vintage Birthday Photos, Advertisements & More!

September 1949, SEVENTEEN Magazine “Birthday Issue” featuring two well dressed women blowing out birthday candles on a giant cake.

1950s vintage magazine cover Seventeen magazine from September 1949 featuring two young women in late 1940's dresses blowing out birthday cake candles

Source: Pinterest

1950s Domino Can Sugar for icings and frostings perfect for a little girls birthday cake.

I am personally not a cake lover, I love pie. Any kind of pie. YUM! How about you?

Further Reading: Vintage Cake Ideas As Seen Thru 1920s-1950s Ads

1950s vintage ad for Domino Sugar featuring an illustration of a little girl looking at a big frosted birthday cake.

Source: Pinterest

Cherry-Blush Nut Cake vintage recipe – LIFE magazine, 1942.

1940s Vintage Cake Ad / Vintage Baking Recipe: Cherry-Blush Nut Cake - LIFE magazine, 1942

1960s vintage photo of a Woman holding a heart shaped birthday cake while her mom looks on. Love their hair and 1960s dresses.

1960s vintage photo of a woman holding a heart shaped birthday cake with candles it while in a 1960s dress with her mom standing behind her also in a pretty 1960s dress.

Source: Etsy-therescuedphoto

“Who’s afraid of BIRTHDAY CANDLES?” 1940s vintage advertisement for Ivory Soap.

"Who's afraid of BIRTHDAY CANDLES?" 1940s vintage advertisement for IVORY SOAP. The vintage ad features a woman posing in front of her birthday cake and a 1940s hairstyle.

Source: Pinterest

“Please use these to light your birthday cake”. A fun 1950s novelty matchbook from Hallmark wishing a happy birthday to whomever receives this gift.

"Please use these to Light your birthday cake". A fun 1950s novelty matchbook from Hallmark wishing a happy birthday to whomever receives this gift.
"Please use these to Light your birthday cake". A fun 1950s novelty matchbook from Hallmark wishing a happy birthday to whomever receives this gift.
"Please use these to Light your birthday cake". A fun 1950s novelty matchbook from Hallmark wishing a happy birthday to whomever receives this gift.

Source: Etsy-SanDiegoVintage

Now take the matches from above and light those birthday candles! 1950s Betty Bolling birthday candles in the original box. Fun illustration on the boxes.

Happy Vintage Birthday Party! 1950s Betty Bolling birthday candles in the original box. Fun illustration on the boxes.

Source: Etsy-pinkchicboutique

March 1949, Sharon Jones (the adorable girl in the center of the picture getting ready to cut her birthday cake) celebrates her birthday at Mrs. Howard’s nursery school.

Late 1940s vintage photo of a group of young Black kids celebrating a birthday party at a nursery school. They are all wearing party hats and waiting for the birthday girl to cut the cake.

Source: National Museum of American History

“Hi Sister! Happy Birthday! A lovely 1960s birthday card featuring young women in fantastic early 1960s fashions playing records.

1960s vintage birthday greeting card / vintage birthday card featuring an illustration of young women playing records in early 1960s fashions

Source: Worthpoint.com

1944 Birthday Party Stand-Up Cut-Out Dolls for girls and boys. Cute 1940s fashions for kids (avail for purchase as a PDF).

1944 Birthday Party Stand-Up Cut-Out Dolls for girls and boys. Cute 1940s fashions for kids
1944 Birthday Party Stand-Up Cut-Out Dolls for girls and boys. Cute 1940s fashions for kids

Source: Etsy-PastPaperPrettiesCo

1950s vintage photo of birthday cakes from 1959 for a boy and girl turning 3 who are also twins. Adorable!

1950s vintage photo of a boys and girls birthday cakes for the age of 3 from 1959. Adorable twins!

Source: eBay

“Happy Birthday! 27 Songs for fun and frolic”. The vintage album cover is possibly from the 1960s.

Vintage 1960s (possibly) album cover for songs to play at a birthday party. The vintage album cover features a boy and a girl in party hats eating cake.

Source: Pinterest

1957, “Happy Happy Birthday Baby” from ‘The Tune Weavers‘.

The record entered both the Billboard pop and R&B charts in September 1957, reaching no. 5 on the pop chart and no. 4 on the R&B chart (Source).

1950s song from 1957, "Happy Happy Birthday Baby" from 'The Tune Weavers'. It was a top 10 hit in 1957.

Take a listen to this popular song below (video link).

Fred Waring’s New Happy Birthday Song”. 1950s sheet music for piano, vocal & guitar.

1950s sheet music for Happy Birthday Song from Fred Waring featuring an illustration of a birthday cake. The sheet music is for piano, guitar & vocal.

Source: Etsy-Memoryvillelane

“When out-of-town family or family have a birthday..Telephone your Greetings”

1956 magazine ad for Bell Telephone (Canadian company). Great image of children having fun at a birthday party. Includes long distance rates to and from a few major cities.

1956 magazine ad for Bell Telephone (Canadian company). Great image of children having fun at a birthday party. Includes long distance rates to and from a few major cities.

Source: Atticpaper.com

“Birthday Surprise” Jello Mold Birthday Cake! 1950s or 1960s. The ad even has the vintage recipe so you can make it yourself.

"Birthday Surprise" Jello Mold Birthday Cake! 1950s or 1960s. The ad even has the vintage recipe so you can make it yourself.

Source: Chronicallyvintage

1940s birthday card. I just adore our young woman’s hair and 1940s clothing. So cute!

1940s Birthday Card / 1940s Birthday Greeting Card featuring an illustration of a  young woman with her birthday cake in 1940s fashions & 1940s hairstyle

One more birthday card, this time from the 1950s featuring a young woman in saddle shoes and a plaid skirt chatting on the phone.

Further Reading: Vintage Photos of Saddle Shoes

1950s birthday card featuring an illustration of a young woman on the phone in a plaid skirt and saddle shoes and a cute 1950s hairstyle.

Cheers to Barbs birthday! 1960s vintage photo of an adult birthday party celebration, complete with an adult beverage.

Further Reading: Mini Guide To Holding The Ultimate 1950’s Themed Party

1950s 1960s vintage photo of an adult birthday party complete with a birthday cake and an alcohol beverage. One lade has cat eye glasses.

Source: Pinterest

Thank you so much for dropping by and taking a look at my vintage birthday blog post. I truly appreciate every single reader even if it’s just for one time (which I hope it’s not).

Further Reading: Vintage Advertising 1920s-1960s (archived posts) & Vintage Photos 1920s-1960s (archived posts)

Liz