Color photos, 1930's and 40's

[Joseph Casazza]

You might want to check out the online exhibition from the Library of Congress of color photos from the 1930's and 1940's at http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/boundforglory/glory-exhibit.html.
I think the book from which they come (Bound for Glory: America in Color, 1939-43 ) has been mentioned here before. There are a few good hat shots.

 

[grant]

Thanks for posting the link. I have the book but seeing the photos online is also very cool.

Grant

 

[Flitcraft]

Thanks!
Didn't know about the book.
Thanks for the tip!

 

[Sefton]

...and a third thanks from me. Amazing photographs. Many of them look as if they really were taken yesterday. Some of the family shots could be Lounge members here (some of the people here are that dedicated to the authentic look).

 

[Solid Citizen]

My understanding is this photo exhibit closes @ the Library of Congress towards the end of November. Thanks for the link to the photo's there great. They give you a definite feeling of hard times in that period & that the dress of the common person was long way off from the pages of the Sears catalog. You can tell these folks had other more worldly problems to consider!

 

[Wild Root]

This is why...

Those color photos are very good references to true life of the times. I have found some great photos on the net and find them to be the best references for when it comes to dressing vintage.

Lots of people are shocked that every one looked different then what is pictured by Hollywood or magazines. But, there were plenty who did dress nicely then just in large cities and such. Farms and rural areas never saw high fashion except in an occasional movie.

I love to see these photos because it is a true window into every day life of those years.

This is one of my favorite images from their site.

WR.

 

[The Wolf]

As always, Root, a great photo

I just love the curves. Plus, they were solidly built back then.

The Wolf

 

[Sefton]

Gams and cams indeed...

 

[Wild Root]

I just love the curves. Plus, they were solidly built back then.

The Wolf

Are you referring to the girl or the cars?

Yes, I agree about the cars of course! That's why I insist on driving a the 46 daily! I never tire of the feel of driving that great big car! I'm getting goose bumps just thinking about it!

Thank you guys, I'm glad you enjoy my photo contributions!

WR.

 

[Story]

Back to the top, since someone recently posted these pics
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/148072/20110518/rare-color-photos-from-depression-era.htm