1950s pool swimming illustration
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Today’s post is for my series called ‘Vintage Photo Tuesday‘ and it’s a look back on the fun of summer from the 1930s-1950s thru the eyes of those vintage images I love so much. Let’s go!

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Vintage Summer Photos: 1930s-1950s

1940s summer photo of young woman in swimsuit posing.

1940s summer photo of young woman in swimsuit posing by the lake.
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1930’s image of boating with friends. Only one seems to be doing all the hard work though.

1930s Vintage Photograph of Women Friends Boating In Canoe. Super 1930s sunglasses and 1930s hairstyles.
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Swimming off the dock, always a favorite past time for many a child and adult. Location: State Park Diving Platform at Hamlin Lake, Michigan (1950s Photo).

1950s vintage photo: Great View of State Park Diving Platform and Kids Swimming at Hamlin Lake
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This lovely woman in her adorable two piece playsuit is ready for some summer fun for sure (1940s Photo).

1940s Vintage Snapshot Photo Woman in a two piece matching playsuit. She is also wearing a 1940s turban in her hair and cute 1940s shoes.
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Shuffleboard for the win! Such a fun game (1940s Photo).

1940's photo of 3 people playing Shuffleboard ~ Vintage Snapshot Photo
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Tent Camping. 1940s photo of a woman outside of her tent.

Further Reading: Vintage Camping Photos

1940s vintage photo of a woman in 1940s pants and blouse posing outside of a tent. Vintage camping photo.
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Just hanging out on floating boats in cute 1940s summer fashions (1940s Photo).

Further Reading: Summer is here! Vintage Catalina Swimsuit Ads

Floating Boats- 1940s Vintage Photograph- Women in Swimsuits and a two piece playsuit.
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An accordion and a beach is always the perfect combination for a lazy summer afternoon (1950s Photo).

1950s vintage photo: 1950's Kodachrome Picture Slide of beach scene with accordion player
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Gary Wakefield and his haul from his fishing trip (1950s Photo).

1950s vintage photo: 1957 Gary Wakefield Dad Holding Up Big Fish
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Camp, 1957. Love this photo of kids eating at the table, reminds me of my camp days.

1950s vintage photo of kids eating at a table at camp in 1957.
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Lazy afternoon on the Porch. 1950s photo of friends hanging out together.

1950s vintage photo of a group of older people hanging out on a front porch.
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Who is hungry? Snack bar time (Late 1940s/ Early 1950s Photo. What amazing Beach Style!).

1950s Vintage Beach Photo featuring amazing 1950s Swimsuits
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Night Cruise: After “dinner” (TV dinner) drinks and leis, 1958.

1958 Boat Cruise with friends wearing lei's and having a drink and some food together.
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And that is it for this week’s VPT! Have a great week friends!

Question Time: How has your summer been? Did you do or go anywhere super cool? Maybe you have some wonderful memories of summers gone by? If so please share in the comments below!

Further Reading:

Liz