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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Martin
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at me, I dress to the left!!! LOOK AT IT ! ! ! !

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Awkward dog
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Paint me like one of your French girlsXD;)

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M.J. J.
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

she's wearing nylons because only a slatternly woman would have bare feet inside boots..

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Cesi Baca
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oooh Love the white stitching on the coat. Everything old becomes stylish again at some point.

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Celia McDaniel
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Now students, if you will look at the white nothingness on the board you will see that I am teaching you nothing."

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Awkward dog
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who wears short shorts? *he wears short shorts*XD

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Daria B
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like this one. I find it very beautiful and artsy.

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Carma19
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you realize your fingers are stuck in the bowling ball

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Celia McDaniel
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Do you mind if I just borrow some of your change?" *proceeds to take whole wallet*

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Nancy Daly
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It reminds me of that old game "Mystery Date".....

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Robyn Denton
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"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!

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Martin
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if they could be found and recreate the pic 40 years later.

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Robyn Denton
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hope she doesn't grunt or shriek like the players these days.

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Martin
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grandma don't need her cane anymore. Bitch.

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Cesi Baca
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those baby doll blouses and sandles are totally in today.

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Cesi Baca
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How did he get his fro to cover his ears like that.....impressive.

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Martin
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I did not have sexual relations with her"

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