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Mid-20th Century Women

Images of women from the mid-1900s, showcasing various hairstyles and fashion. The mood ranges from glamorous to candid, with a nostalgic black-and-white aesthetic.

At 5 pm on Friday, April 12, 1940, Lucy Brown Craig, the beautiful daughter of a Macquarie Street doctor, walked cheerfully out of the old BMA building into Macquarie Street, Sydney.She hasn't been seen since. September 29, 1949.

Isabel Dean, Head and Shoulders Publicity Portrait for the British Film, The Passionate Friends", aka "One Woman's Story", General Film Distributors, UK; Universal Pictures, USA, 1949

The Princess he could not marry - Margaret at 25. Princess Margaret looked cool as a breeze when she went to visit a charity fair in St. James's Palace yesterday. Oh, look at her hat," they all said when the Princess passed by. And it was just the thing for a warm June day - an emerald green straw with white chiffon "fish-tails" floating down from the back. June 03, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

BETTE DAVIS.

Mary Kiernan. July 3, 1953.

Envoy's Wife on RussiaLady Gascoinge, wife of Sir Alvary Gascoigne, the newly retired British Ambassador to Moscow, has been telling me about their life in Soviet Russia. They were in Moscow nearly two years, flew home this week.For a few days Lady Gascoigne is staying with friends in St. John's Wood. Her husband is going on a Continental car tour. They have no plans about a future home or a new post.The Gascoignes have observed a slow improvement in the general standard of Moscow living. "People are better-dressed, and lately they seemed less tense," says Lady Gascoigne. She adds: "The further you travel from Moscow the happier the people look." August 20, 1953. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

Films General - Foreign Films General (See Also Separate Films For - National Industries (Behind)) - Films... Misc. November 13, 1939.

Maureen Riggs who give evidence to-day. The Crown case against John Reginald Halliday Christie, aged 55, who is accused of the murder of four women (one his wife) was opened in the crowded No2 court at Clerkenwell to-day. May 20, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

A portrait of Barbara Hutton in 1930.

Erholung von der Arbeit und -.Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

The Royal Bridesmaids - Lady Mary ***** Margaret Cambridge only child of the Marquess of Cambridge, is one of the eight bridesmaids chosen to attend Princess Elizabeth at her wedding on 20th November. This will be the third time she will have ***** as bridesmaid at a Royal wedding, as she was bridesmaid to both the Duchess of Rent and the Duchess of Gloucester.O.P.S.- Lady Mary Cambridge Photo graphed at the London home of the Countess of Cavan. October 27, 1947.

Vintage Photograph. A portrait of a woman in a pearl necklace looking to the right of frame smiling.

Confirmation Ingejärd Norgren. Photo 1947. Konfirmanden Ingejärd Norgren. Foto 1947.

Lady Brabourne - Nee Lady Patricia Edwina Victoria Mountbatten, elder daughter of Earl Mountbatten of Burma; married the 7th Baron Brabourne in 1946. Lady-in -Waiting to H.M. The Queen. April 16, 1953. (Photo by Yevonde, Camera Press).

American Wightman Cup Player Who Is Champion.Miss Bundy, who is a champion of Australia is the daughter of Mr S. May Sutton Bundy, the former Wimbledon Champion. June 19, 1938.

Film Award Winner Here - Pictured aboard the Cunard White Star liner "Queen Mary" on arrival at Southampton, is Hollywood film actress Jane Wyman, winner of an Academy award for her brilliant performance in the film 'Johnny Belinda'. Jane, who is wearing a far cape with waist-belt, and "little-girl" hat, is here to make "Stage Fright" Which will be directed by Alfred Hitchcock. May 11, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Opening by H. K. H. Prinses Irene from the Flora Nova in Boskoop. Princess Irene during tour. April 15, 1961. Boskoop

Mrs. John Churchill the beautiful young wife of Mr. John Churchill, the artist nephew of Mr. Winston Churchill, who with her husband is leaving this week for the continent, where Mr. John Churchill is painting a series of immense frescoes of the life and adventures of St. George in the hall of Mr. Aubrey Herbert's villa at Portofino. Mrs. Churchill is the daughter of the late captain George Culme-Seymour. September 16, 1935.

Retrato de Joaquina Hoyas, esposa del escritor Juan Marsé.

"Greta" : Grossaufnahme - Close-up picture of Greta.Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Kathleen Moloney. March 29, 1953. (Photo by AP)

Confirmation Ulla Lundström. Photo 1947. Konfirmanden Ulla Lundström. Foto 1947.

Queen Elizabeth in Syringe. The Queen as Princess Elizabeth at 31 in 1939. July 08, 1941. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

11/30/1959. Dr. Kornberg, in Madrid: since the night of the 24th Dr. Arthur Kornberg, distinguished biochemist, co-partner with Dr. Severe Ochoa of the Nobel Prize in Medicine, has been a guest in Madrid, accompanied by his family. In the Image, his Wife.

Bessie Wallis Warfield Simpson, later Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986), American socialite. Born in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, she divorced her second husband, Ernest Simpson in order to marry Edward VIII who abdicated the throne in December 1936 to marry her. Date: 1896 - 1986

Italy's £100,000 voice In London To Sing.Picture Shows: Margherita Carosi, takes a stroll in the autumn sunshine in the Embankment Gardens, London, this morning.Margherita Carosio, principal prime donna of the famed Scala Opera House, Milan, who holds the "blue riband" position of Italian opera, is in London to sing at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday. Margherita, whose soprano voice is insured for £100,000 will make a television appearance in this country and also make a tour of the provinces. November 5, 1948.

Owen, Phyllis. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Flandreau School and Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

Mrs. Gladys Changelian ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

An American Teacher In Britain -- Miss Archambault visits Britain through the Anglo-American Interchange Scheme for Teachers.Miss Aline Archambault B.A., an American, is in Britain for one year under the Interchange Scheme for British and American teachers. May 14, 1955. (Photo by Central Office Of Information Photograph).

Miss M Bishop. October 09, 1951.

Elsevier photo collection. royal family vacation Porto Ercole, Italy. Princess Beatrix. August 3, 1965. Italy, Porto Ercole

Anefo photo collection. Dutch farmers are going to set up a company in France. Portrait of a woman. 1945. France

JANE RUSSELL. 1951.

Wendy Barrie (1912-1978) an English actress. Dated 20th Century

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Irene, 1959. 1959

MONTSERRAT CABALLE in CABALLE, MAS ALLA DE LA MUSICA (2003), directed by ANTONIO A. FARRE and RAUL ROMAN.

Confirmation Persson. Photo 1947. Konfirmanden Persson. Foto 1947.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix (34 years), recording made by Prince Claus. January 27, 1972

Patricia and Marie Burke Famous Mother-Famous Daughter: Patricia Burke (left), famous star of stage, screen, radio and television, with her mother Marie Burke who for more than a generation has been an outstanding music hall entertainer. September 20, 1954. (Photo by Camera Press)

Confirmation Mona Karlsson. Photo in May 1950. Konfirmanden Mona Karlsson. Foto i maj 1950.

Miss V Metzler, 1936, Wellington, by Spencer Digby Studios. Spencer Digby / Ronald D Woolf Collection. Gift of Ronald Woolf, 1975.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Portraits. Portrait of a young woman. March 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

LAUREN BACALL. 1989.

Moves Closer To Death -- Mrs. Barbara Graham, 32, is shown entering the gates of San Quentin prison this afternoon in the auto which brought her from the women's prison at Corona, Calif. Mrs. Graham is scheduled to die in the gas chamber tomorrow morning for her part in the death of Mrs. Mabel Monahan at Burbank, Calif., in 1953. The two men also convicted for the Slaying of Mrs. Monahan, Jack Santo, 54, and Emmet Perkins, 47, are to die together tomorrow afternoon. Barbara Graham died bravely. Convicted of the murder of her lover, her execution caused controversy throughout America. June 2, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Kirsten Flagstad. July 21, 1938.

Property of Albert Kahn, Boulogne, France Mademoiselle Germaine Kahn , (French - Propriété d' Albert Kahn , Boulogne , France Mademoiselle Germaine Kahn). Woman, shipwrecked image, portrait, fashion, Human beings, clothing, Melle Alfred Kahn 11, 2 1918 France, Boulogne, Portraits, Melle Kahn

Glenda Raymond - Australian soprano. December 23, 1953. (Photo by Charles Thompson).

' I've Been Framed ' - Judith Coplon, Former Justice Department worker on trail on Espionage charges, reenacts her screamed court room statement, " I've been framed." As she reviews morning session during lunch recess today. July 08, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Wirephoto).

Margaret Lockwood, CBE (15 September 1916 - 15 July 1990), was an English actress. One of Britain's most popular film stars of the 1930s and 1940s, her film appearances included The Lady Vanishes (1938), Night Train to Munich (1940), The Man in Grey (1943), and The Wicked Lady (1945).

Eleanor Fiorillo ,. Leon Abdalian Collection

Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Novelist's Daughter To Inherit Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday -- Miss Anita Leslie, daughter of Mr. Shane Leslie, photographed at her London home today.Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday is to be bequeathed again. Mrs. Bourke Cookran, to whom the famous writer presented his own natal rights when she complained to him in Samoa in 1891 that her own birthday fell on Christmas Day announced recently that she intended upon her death to will the day to her niece and samesake, Miss Anita Leslie, 19 year old daughter of Shane Leslie, well known Novelist. January 15, 1934. (Photo by Associated Press Feature Photo).

12-Year-Old Pianist Rhonda Gillespie, of Vaucluse, who will give her first recital at the Conservatorium tonight. It will include Beethoven's Waldstein Sonata and the Revolutionary Study of Chopin.Rhonda, has a hand-span of 12 notes (more than 10 inches), which is as much as any adult pianist can expect. December 3, 1953.

Mayoral Marriage. Miss Patricia Holschier, whose engagement to the Lord Mayor of Melbourne (Sir Raymond Connelly) was announced this week. Miss Holschier's ring is large square-cut sapphire with a diamond on each side. April 9, 1948.

Nurse Ann Bernatitus U.S. Navy Nurse. The only nurse to Escape form the Philippines. June 02, 1942.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Margriet, 1964. 1964

Margaret Truman's New Ring Arouses Romance Speculation:Visiting England for two Weeks, Magaret Truman, 31-year-old daughter of former U.S. President Harry S. Truman, has roused speculation in the British press that she may be secretly engaged. The reason is a diamond and sapphire ring she wears on her engagement finger. Miss Truman, however, pictured here, says the ring is a family gift. She wears it on her engagement finger, she explains, because she has done so much hand-shaking that she changed the ring off a right-hand finger where she usually wears it. Septmber 27, 1955. (Photo by Evening Standard)

A Tosca For Pat -- Miss. Pat Symthe with her *****. Show jumping champion Miss. Pat Smythe was the guest of honour at Luncheon at the Spanish Restaurant in London's West End, given by the directors of Cassell & Co., who this Autumn published her book "Jump for Joy". The purpose of the function was to present Pat with - statuette of her horse "Tosca" 30, while film stars strive for their Oscar, this British idol is more than content with a Tosca! December 14, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Mrs. Shizue Bowman who comes from Kyoto who will live in Brisbane. July 10, 1953.

Miss Inga-Lill Corméry, SKTF

The World of the first Australians, by Ronald M. and Catherine H. Berndt. - Ure Smith.A Woman anthopologist whom cannibals said was "nice enough to eat" returned to Sydney this week.She is New Zealand born Mrs. Catherine Berndt (above), who, with her husband, has spent the last four months living with Cannibal tribes in the East highlands of New Guinea.In the village of Kogu, near Kainania, where Mrs. Berndt stayed, women felt her flesh and licked their lips."It is their way of expressing affection Mrs. Berndt said this week."I found these cannibals more interesting than white people. July 20, 1952.

Young harpist Sidonie Goossens (above) is one of the artists appearing at next Tuesday's National Gallery Prom. May 22, 1954. (Photo by Norman L. Danvers).

Miss Pamela Sallmann, 24, who will marry Norman Myer, tomorrow. Miss Sallmann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Louis Sallmann, of East St. Kilda. She was educated, at St. Catherine's. Mr Myer is chairman and managing director of the Myer Emporium Ltd. This will be his second marriage. He is 54. May 05, 1952.

Anna Neagle. Dame Florence Marjorie Wilcox DBE (nee Robertson; 20 October 1904 - 3 June 1986), known professionally as Anna Neagle, was an English stage and film actress, singer and dancer.

"I'm Going To Russia Anyhow," Says Co-Ed.... Francis Farmer, 21-year-old University of Washington Coed and winner of a trip to Russia through a subscription contest conducted by the voice of action, Seattle newspaper, defies parents' objections to her making such a trip. She is a drama student and hails an opportunity to study Russia Dramatic work. During a brief trip, which will include 10 days at Moscow. Her mother unsuccessfully appealed to the prosecutor's office for aid in stopping her daughter. March 30, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Deanna Durbin, (1921-1999), singer and actress in Hollywood films of the 1930s and 1940s, 20th centu Artist: Unknown

Katharine Cornell, 1893-1974

Vintage photograph. Portrait of blonde woman smiling

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix exhibition "Univiche 65" Leiden Rijksmuseum Leiden. princess pressed button, leaving bomb exploded mortar revealed pennant, words univisive 65 stood. 26 June 1965. Leiden, South Holland

Wedding doubtMiss Beatrice Sandra Bail- lieu, one of Melbourne society's leading younger set members, whose change in wedding plans has caused a stir among Melbourne socialites. March 11, 1948.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Margriet. 1970

Sabiha Gokeschen. January 04, 1951.

Flannery O'Connor, 1961.

Music In ExileEx Queen Of Italy Holidays In GenevaThe ex Queen of Italy Maria Jose, enjoys a little Piano music in the salon of the Castle Merlinge at Gemeinde Meinier, in Geneva.The Queen who has been living in Portugal is holidaying in Switzerland with her son the ex Crown Prince Vittorio Emmanul of Naples. September 3, 1947.

Zaragoza, 01/07/1970. Frustrated hijacking of a Spanish plane. An eighteen-year-old student from Madrid, Mariano Ventura Rodríguez, has tried to hijack an Iberia plane, on the Madrid-Zaragoza flight. In the image, the stewardess María del Mar Ochoa López, who was making the second trip as such.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Margriet standing on stairs at Handrain, 1959. 1959

Confirmant Ingrid Håkansson (). Photo in May 1950. Konfirmanden Ingrid Håkansson (). Foto i maj 1950.

Miss Sandra Baillieu. September 27, 1950.

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Her royal highness Princess Irene opens Christian household school in Apeldoorn, Prinese Irene during the tour in the courtyard /. September 1, 1959. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix. 1954

Confirmation Milly Jansson. Photo in May 1950. Konfirmanden Milly Jansson. Foto i maj 1950.

Golfer Miss P. Borthwick (NSW). September 16, 1955.

Christine Reid, 18, was one of two teenagers raped and murdered on the Thames towpath near Twickenham, respectable London outer suburb, on May 31. The other girl was her companion. June 14, 1953. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Royal Lodge Windsor April 11th 1942. - Queen Elizabeth with bicycle. June 16, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press Ltd.).

Close-Up of Moira Gaskin, whose first novel was published in the summer of 1951. She was born in Eire, went to Australia at an early age and came to England with her sister in 1948. She is now writing a second novel. May 28, 1953. (Photo by Tom Blau, Camera Press).

Betty Barnard her face has strength and character. Through years of handling staff, she has a good insight into the problems of youth. Her husband, a musician, works at night. She works during the day. August 18, 1954.

Photograph of Merle Oberon (1911-1979) a British actress.

Jennie Ryan. July 23, 1954.

Princess Margaret RoseWho celebrates her birthday on August 21, when she will be 14 years-old. She is seen in the uniform of the Girls Guides, and is a member of the Buckingham Palace Company, who have been in camp at Royal Lodge, Windsor Park. August 15, 1944. (Photo by Studio Lisa).

Sally Gilmour. July 29, 1948. (Photo by Barry James Gilmour/Fairfax Media)

Lady Barbirolli. May 24, 1955.

H.I. H. The Grand Duchess Kira of Russia -- Great granddaughter of her majesty Queen Victoria. The grand Duchess Kira's engagement is just announced to Prince Louis Ferdinand son of ex Crown Prince Wilhelm & Grandson of ex Kaiser.The grand Duchess is the daughter of the grand Duke Cyril the *****grand Duchess Cyril of Russia *****niece of Queen Roumania.The ***** duchess was bridesmaid to ***** Duchess of Kent & H. R. H. Princess Juliana. January 23, 1938. (Photo by Hay Wrightson).

Bullshoe, Loretta. Central Plains Region (Kansas City, MO). Photographic Print. Department of the Interior. Bureau of Indian Affairs. Flandreau School and Agency. 9/17/1947-. Photographs

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Beatrix. 1958

Attend On The World Speed Record By Neville Duke in A Hawker Hunter Jet.Mrs. Duke was a spectator this morning when her husband, Squadron Leader Neville Duke make an unsuccessful attempt on the world speed record from ***** the R.A.F. Station, Tangmere, Sussex. September 01, 1953.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Juliana and Princess Beatrix, 1955. 1955

AMPARO BARO.

Sylvia Joyce Clare Ferguson. September 25, 1953.

Liselotte.Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.

Timeless elegance: vintage portrait of a smiling woman in black and white

Photograph of Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) a German-American actress and singer.

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