The Glory of Grandma’s Vintage Photographs

Old photographs are gorgeous, aren’t they? They’re more than black and white or sepia pictures. Each and every one captures just a little piece of history. Think of all of the things we wouldn’t know — wouldn’t be able to see — if we didn’t have vintage photos. The style offers an interesting contrast to today’s photos as well. Because of the nature of the technology of the time, photos were often much more posed instead of featuring the great number of candid shots we have today. Do you have a favorite old photograph, maybe of older family members or ancestors from a few generations back? Tell us about it in the comments. In the meantime, enjoy this photostream of vintage photos.

March 1945, Classroom picture
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Gefangene Russen die in Ulm (Deutschland), 1917
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Having fun, 1809

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Boy and the dog, 1950’s
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Somewhere between 1890 and 1930
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Butchering day
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Taken at David Beans, Bean’s Settlement
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II Vedovo. Bologna, 1922
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Paramount, 1933. Directed by Arthur Ripley
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Amazing toy car

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High Wheel Bicycle Club Group Photo – circa 1895
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Studio portrait of a Prussian infantryman. Hamburg 1915
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Four Landsturmmänner from Landsturm Bataillon 44 out and about
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Family teatime, 1885
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Family shot, 1900
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Jolly hockeyers
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Group of some play, 1912
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Nana Angel
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1950s. Hungary. Obligatory Demonstration of 1st May
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Laundry delivery truck: Worthington, Ohio 1939
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Guardian Cookware. A wedding present, 1939
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Lucky Wishbone in Tucson – Circa 1956
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1968 Eastridge
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Kingwood Pharmacy
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ER School patrol
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A Woman And Her Dog, Harlem, 1943
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