Step back into the swinging sixties with our curated collection of genuine 1960s vintage fashion, photos, and ephemera. Explore how mod style, youth culture, and postwar prosperity reshaped hemlines, silhouettes, and everyday wardrobes. From bold geometric prints and mini skirts to classic tailored suits and evening wear, these pieces capture the revolutionary spirit of the decade. Discover authentic garments and imagery that bring the history of 1960s fashion and design to life for collectors, costumers, and retro enthusiasts alike.
These pictures of a bakery shop had the note “c. 1917 or 1918” and the names of the husband and wife who owned it. I think it’s interesting to see how bakery shops were arranged, and there are pictures of the racks and “behind the counter” at this shop.
Step back into the golden age of music with these timeless lyrics from the October 1935 Popular Songs Magazine. From cowboy ballads like “Empty Saddles” to romantic dance waltzes like “Dancing ‘Til Dawn,” these hits reflect the spirit of 1930s America. Explore the history behind each song, including the patriotic “Franklin D. Roosevelt March” and the sentimental “Juanita.” Enjoy this glimpse into the past with detailed lyrics and historical context—complete with embedded audio and video performances for an immersive trip down memory lane.
Here’s an intriguing look into the history of how tobacco advertisements used glamorous pinup models and women to market cigarettes. From the rise of Turkish cigarettes in the early 1900s to the post-war pinup culture of the 1950s, cigarette brands cleverly broke societal taboos and redefined smoking as glamorous and sophisticated. Discover how Chesterfield, Marlboro, and Camel pioneered strategies that linked cigarettes with freedom, beauty, and modernity, capturing the cultural shifts of each era.
I am just posting the rest of these 1960s baby shower cards all at once! These are vertical new baby welcome cards from that 1962 baby shower. I absolutely love the illustrations on the fronts of these cards, and the cute happy rhymes that are inside!
The mother-to-be wrote what gifts she received on the backs of these cards, which I’ve scanned also.
Here are a few of the baby shower rhymes….
Here’s a few more scans of cards from the 1962 baby shower. I’ve included the duplicate cards, so that you can see the imperfections, and that the mom-to-be wrote the gifts she received on the back of each card!
This expectant mother must have had a heck of a party in the heat of that August of 1962! This was the baby shower for her first child, and I think it was the first grandchild on either side. It’s always extra special to be first (speaking as the eldest child). Here are 9 different vintage baby shower cards from 1962. I love the gentle, cute, illustrations… and, ofcourse, the rhymes inside!
What I found most interesting about these early 1960s baby shower and new baby cards, is the frequent golden shoe motif. Also, most of the baby shower cards seem relatively gender-neutral, because ultrasound wasn’t used for sex-determination until the early 70s.
The little rhymes and illustrations inside these baby shower cards are totally cute!
These are such cute baby shower cards! I have included the duplicate card designs. This expectant mother got a few cards that were identical but from different people. Two of these 3 cards have illustrations of chubby healthy babies on them. All fluff and happiness and good energy!
Here are front, inside, and back scans of three baby shower cards from a party that was held in August 1962. I love this style of illustration artwork, and the fonts! The mother-to-be wrote down what gifts she received on the back of each card,...
These baby shower cards are from a party held on August 14, 1962 in what was then a working middle class neighborhood of St. Louis, MO… I got lucky, the shower invitation was in the box! It was thrown at the mother’s home, by her mom.
“A Baby Shower is on the way, So please jot down the time and day.”
I found these early 1960s Baby Shower and New Baby greeting cards for a girl in with some early 1960s baby clothes. The previous owner swore she didn’t want the cards from her baby shower back… so I kept them and scanned them.
I really love the fonts, and the little illustrations and rhymes inside the cards are too cute!
Discover the fascinating history behind McKays Shoes, a term rooted in early 20th-century innovation and the rise of industrial shoemaking. Learn how the United Shoe Machinery Company revolutionized footwear production, why St. Louis became a hub for manufacturers in 1924, and how leasing the famous McKay machines shaped the shoe industry. Explore vintage advertisements and uncover the pivotal role of technology, fashion, and craftsmanship in footwear history.
This mesh dress came labeled “Bridesmaid dress from M___’s 1935 wedding”. It’s classic! The dress was blue mesh over a dark blue slip. Not using it in the 1930s wedding recreation was a mistake, but I was afraid the colors were too dark in comparison to the other dresses. Sometimes I make mistakes, and this was still just about 6 months into my adventures in teaching myself vintage styling and photography!
The dress was 1970s. The veiled hat is probably 1950s or 1960s. I did her makeup 1970s style, but tried to go natural. Posed with tulle and the fireplace backdrop. These came out very “old Hollywood” and romantic looking!
I am really bad with knowing makes and models of classic cars, but I know that this is another Kodachrome red car, and i think it’s from the 1960s. It matches Anita’s hair!
Happy Spooky Saturday, and hope everyone had a great Halloween! While I was posting model Linzy Anna’s ghostly garage photos, I came across all the other “ghost” pictures that I’ve shot. This is a special photographic technique, with no photoshop being used to make the transparency. It’s difficult to direct models on posing, but most people usually get it after a few tries, and the result is worth all the hard work. Because of the special lighting I use, I need at least 1 or 2 other assistants… so it’s quite labor intensive!
The 1960s are so fun to style for photoshoots! I love bright, bold, and over the top looks. These photos are mod, bold, and post processed with a slightly oversaturated Kodachrome effect that really makes Anita's red hair pop along side the red...
I’ve decided to change things around, and re-focus this site on my vintage blog and on writing more about some of the fabulous finds that I post on my Etsy shop. I’ll only be posting higher end, and personal favorite, vintage items in my shop on this site (and ofcourse ephemera as I scan or photograph it).
The practical reason is that for a twenty five dollar dress, it takes an extra 15-20 minutes to upload the images to this site as well as to Etsy. That time adds up, and I could be listing even more, or marketing, or writing a fun blog entry or scanning more ephemera! There’s currently no way to import Etsy listings into this ecommerce system 🙁
With that hour or two that I save every few listings, I’m going to be blogging and writing more personally here. 2013 has brought me many personal changes, the most notable being a healthy dose of getting fed up!