If you think that today's stock photos look staged or funny, wait till you see what they looked like in the 1970s! The photos by stock photo pioneer H. Armstrong Roberts give us a unique glimpse into the past. He founded one of the first major stock photography agencies in 1920, and it continues today under the name RobertStock.
If you enjoy this list of photos, be sure to check out this article about how an artist photobombs stock photos.
More info: robertstock.com (h/t: mashable)
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"Now students, if you will look at the white nothingness on the board you will see that I am teaching you nothing."
"Do you mind if I just borrow some of your change?" *proceeds to take whole wallet*
"Floppy hat - check! White eyeshadow - check! Shirred blouse - check! Long string of beads - check! Priscilla was confident she looked her best for the 70's retro party!" Seriously, though, she has a gorgeous smile!
I don't know...I've scanned through these "hilarious" photos and haven't really started laughing yet.
Same here.
I see my grandparents, my parents, my neighbors...all those people that were important and loved in my life as I was growing up....I think these are great pics! Not so funny...just really nice to see....
They bring back memories. Oddly, the women do not look as though they are any different to women of today. I managed a smile at a few of the male photos. I wonder what the people of 2050 will say about the clothes / styles of people in the 2010?
I don't know...I've scanned through these "hilarious" photos and haven't really started laughing yet.
Same here.
I see my grandparents, my parents, my neighbors...all those people that were important and loved in my life as I was growing up....I think these are great pics! Not so funny...just really nice to see....
They bring back memories. Oddly, the women do not look as though they are any different to women of today. I managed a smile at a few of the male photos. I wonder what the people of 2050 will say about the clothes / styles of people in the 2010?