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Tag: vintage photo tuesday


Oct
2017

Vintage Photos of Halloween in the 1930s-1960s Part 2

categories: Halloween, vintage images, Vintage Photo Tuesday

Happy Halloween Everyone! Vintage Photo Tuesday this week is in the spirit of all things Halloween from the 1930s to the 1960s. Let’s begin!

1950s Photo of a boy carving a pumpkin for Halloween. Vintage Halloween Photo.
Source: Etsy

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Vintage Photos of Halloween in the 1930s-1960s

1955 vintage photo of two kids dresses as clowns.

What happens when 2 clowns come to a Halloween Party? They clown around!

1950s vintage photo of a 1955 vintage halloween photo of 2 little girls dressed as clowns

1950s vintage photo of a little kid dressed a tiny boxer (the sport not the dog).

1950s little boy as a boxer halloween costume. 1950s vintage photo.

Taking a break from all the Halloween party fun in 1955.

1950s vintage photo of a 1955 vintage photo of 3 girls in halloween costumes sitting on a couch together.

Children at a Halloween party at Highlands Community Hall in 1948 (Edmonton, Canada).

1940s vintage photo of a Kids Halloween party. Children at a Halloween party at Highlands Community Hall in 1948 (Edmonton, Canada).

Bobbing for apples is a must at a Halloween Party. -1949.

1940s vintage photo of a 1949 Halloween Party bobbing for apples contest.
Source: City of Edmonton

1940s vintage photo: Snap Apple-an apple is suspended from a string and the players try to take a bite.

Vintage image of children playing snap apple in the 1940s dressed as clowns for a Halloween party.

Rum and Coke! Such creative costumes in 1954.

1950s vintage photo of a 1954 halloween costume contest featuring 2 adults dressed as pop bottles

Continuing with alcohol as a costume. It’s an Molson Export (A Canadian Beer)! Inuvik, 28 October 1961. Audrey Wark (school teacher) at Halloween party in the single staff quarters.

1961 vintage halloween photo molson export costume as seen in the fun 1960s vintage photo.

Inuvik, 28 October 1961. Lorna and Lee Post (Northern Affairs Administrator) at a Halloween party in the single staff quarters dressed in their finest country and wester costumes.

1961 vintage halloween photo of country and western costumes

1930’s Royalty. What a very creepy Halloween photo of these two little kids.

1930s vintage photo of two kids dressed in royalty costumes for Halloween in Florida.
Source: Florida Views

1930s photo from 1935 of kids of all ages trick or treating.

1935 kids trick or treating vintage photo from the 1930s.

Fun Fact: Halloween in Canada-Largely considered a holiday for children, Scottish and Irish immigrants brought Halloween to Canada in the 1800s. As a non-religious, non-ethnic, and non-political holiday Halloween quickly became popular (Source).

Have a wonderful Halloween Friends!

Before you go make sure you check out PART 1 of this series for more Halloween Vintage Photos.

Further Reading: Collection of Vintage Halloween Blog Posts

Liz


Sep
2017

Vintage Photos of Back-To-School Moments From Decades Past

categories: vintage images, Vintage Photo Tuesday

There’s something timeless about the back-to-school season—the crisp autumn air, the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, and the excitement (or nerves!) of a brand-new year. While today’s school days are filled with digital devices and trendy backpacks, the essence of heading back to class remains the same.

In this post, we’re taking a delightful trip down memory lane with vintage photos of back-to-school moments from decades past. From neatly pressed dresses and knee-high socks to chalkboard lessons and classic school buses, these images capture the charm of school days gone by. Whether you remember these eras yourself or just love a good dose of nostalgia, these photos are sure to bring a smile to your face!

Off we go!

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Vintage Photos of Back to School

1950s two children running with lunchboxes-Vintage Back to School Photo
(Photo by Lambert/Getty Images)

1930’s Photo: Leather straps to hold one’s books work well for these 2 boys on their way to class.

1930s vintage photo: Two small boys, carrying a satchels, walks to school circa 1930's.
(Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Back to School with coolest 1950’s kids around.

1950s vintage photo of two kids heading to school posing together in 1950s kids fashion in front of a 1950s car.
Source: Etsy

1950s photo of a brother and sister all ready to head to school. Love the cute gingham dress on the little girl.

1950s vintage photo of a brother and sister posing together in their best 1940s kids fashions on the front step before school. Love the gingham dress on the girl.
Source: Etsy

Teeny tiny lunch boxes, for teeny tiny kids. Love the matching hair bows!

1950s vintage photo of kids going to school with lunchboxes. The little girls having matching hair bows.
Source: Etsy

Homecoming parade-1940’s High School Majorette.

1940s Vintage photo: 1940's Cute High School Majorette Ready For Parade. Fun vintage back to school photo.
Source: Etsy

One of the fun things about going back to school is meeting up with old friends again and hanging out between classes. Howard University-1946.

2 Young Black Howard university students- 1940s vintage photo

Back to school, means back to classes like in this 1935 cooking class photo (I would totally be the girl with the lack of excitement on her face).

1930s vintage photo: Cooking Class, 1935 featuring young girls in 1930s fashions cooking.
Source: Etsy

Return to class is not just for the students but also the teachers. “Regretfully, Edna P. “Teach”. 1930s vintage back to school photo.

1930s Vintage Photograph- English Teacher at Desk in the 1930s.
Source: Etsy

Say Cheese it’s Photo Time! 1940s High School yearbook photos.

Further Reading: Collection of Vintage Yearbook blog posts (archived).

1940s High School Year Book Vintage Photo Collection
Source: Etsy

1946 Howard University students-Take note, this is how you dress for school or even going to the grocery store.

1940s vintage photo: 1946 Howard University students. well dressed Black men in College
Source: Flavorwire

Freshman class, 1944 at the School of Nursing-North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

1940s vintage photo: Freshman Class, North Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, 1944
Source: Flickr

Daydreaming during class, Florida, March 1947.

1940s vintage Photo: A girl daydreaming during class, Florida, March 1947.
Source: Pinterest. Photo by Allan Grant

1955: A little girl and boy carrying a lunch pails and notebooks stand near a school zone traffic sign.

1950s vintage photo: 1955: A little girl and boy carrying a lunch pails and notebooks stand near a school zone traffic sign.
(Photo by Lambert/Getty Images)

And there you have this week’s Vintage Photo Tuesday. I hope you enjoyed spending a few moments going Back to School with me.

Further Reading: Vintage School Blog Post Posts

Question Time: Do you have fond memories of heading back to class or not so great memories (share in the comments below)? I personally loved the first day back at school, it was everything after I was not fond of. Ha Ha!

Liz