maudelynn:

The Poppy ~ 1920s Arcade Card

maudelynn:

Amazing 1920s French Postcard

via http://halloleidenschaft.blogspot.com

whataboutbobbed:

The Boudoir Series-Special #1 by Albert Arthur Allen

maudelynn:

Man. Wife…. And Hat

narcolepticbunny:

praedictum-impaver:

 Laverie Vallee (July 18, 1875 – February 6, 1949), best known by her stage name Charmion, was a Sacramento born trapeze artist who possessed strength and a physique most men would be envious of. However, she was most well known for her risqué striptease performances.

The act opened with Charmion taking the stage in full Victorian attire. She would then mount the trapeze and proceed to undress to her leotard while performing impressive and strength-dependant stunts. The act was incredibly impressive and provocative for the era. However, the controversy created by her performances did not prevent the formulation of a devoted, and mostly male, fan base.

One of her greatest fans was Thomas Edison. As a result of that adoration, on November 11, 1901 Charmion committed a simplified version of her act to film for Edison. The film, simply entitled ‘Trapeze Disrobing Act’ focused more on the erotic aspect of the performance, though a few remarkable feats of strength are featured.

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maudelynn:

  “Le Chaperon rouge en danger”or “A Bad Meeting” by

Suzanne Meunier

(A page from Eros Magazine, September 1921)

From “The Battle for Bobbed Hair” | Photoplay Magazine, June 1924

maudelynn:

Yoo hoo! Hello!

queensofvintage:

1920s butterfly umbrellas

sinuses:

American GIs with a little girl and her puppy in the rubble after the invasion of Normandy, Coleville sur Mer, 1944.