two worlds
These pictures are from a series taken in 1954 by Cornel Cappa of 15 year old girls (one in particular) attending their first formal dance at the Naval Armory in Michigan. You know they are beyond excited for such an experience but the young lady focussed upon in the plaid shirt seems so poised for her age. There is such innocence and grace revealed in the photos. Compared to today’s teens… don’t get me started.
Legs only view of 15 year old girls dressed in blue jeans, white thick ribbed socks & saddle oxfords as they eat around the kitchen table.
Teenage girls resting feet at first formal dance at the Naval Armory.
An image search on Cappa shows an amazing career of poignant images. He became a staff photographer for LIFE in 1946.
All of LIFE’s images are availble to view on Google. Congrats to Wendy B for achieving LIFE infamy!
1933
It’s Friday and I’ve been pretty slack with my consistency on posting vintage pics. I watched a bit of Gold Diggers of 1933 last night, an Oscar nominated movie from 1933 featuring Ginger Rogers and Joan Blondell. It was a bit ridiculous but, the clothing was really inspiring. Art Deco abound, glitz, sequins, sex appeal, and babies on roller skates!
This site said this about the movie:
Gold Diggers of 1933 was the first film Berkeley did after his huge success with 42nd Street. It’s also the first of his films with “The Great Depression” as a theme. The first production number of “We’re In the Money” was a clear sign of the times and how money had become such a problem for Americans during the 1930’s. Berkeley was a huge fan of Roosevelt and this number is his attempt to help us cope the the hard times in a similar way to what Roosevelt was doing with “The New Deal”.
paparazzi
It’s Friday! How about a picture of a panda photographer!
wee
It’s been a while since a Photo Friday.
26th October 1956: Henry Behrens, the smallest man in the world dances with his pet cat in the doorway of his Worthing home. Measuring only 30 inches high, Mr Behrens has made a living by travelling the world with Burton Lester’s midget troupe. (Photo by Harry Kerr/BIPs/Getty Images).
don’t look down!
Hope you can take a break from the weekly balancing act and enjoy your weekend!
nachos
Well, I missed my vintage photo for Friday so instead, you’re getting a close-up shot of a squirrel eating a nacho courtesy of cuteoverload.com. Enjoy your weekend!
pull!
Everyone’s seen this picture before but I think it’s adorable. They look so happy! Hope everyone has an adventurous weekend!
weeeeeeeee!
You make me wanna go weeeeeeeee!
all is full of love
I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years full of lovely kisses!
1925
My favorite is the lady sitting on the floor, front left. She has better things to do. (click to enlarge)
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