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The 1950s was a fascinating decade caught between the end of World War II and the cultural revolution of the 60s and these 39 photographs capture that unique moment from around the globe. From the bustling streets of Baghdad to the quiet neighborhoods of New Orleans, from Bangkok's shipping docks to Florida's growing suburbs, these images show how different yet surprisingly similar life was across continents. You'll see children walking to school, families shopping, parades celebrating just about anything, and the cars, trains, and buses that kept the world moving. It's a snapshot of humanity during a time when the world felt both smaller and more mysterious than it does today.
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Members Of The Board Of Directors Of Qalandiya Camp Women Handicraft Cooperative Society Participating In An Event, Qalandiya Refugee Camp, Palestine, 1950s
A black-and-white photograph of Mrs. Khadija Farhan and Fatima Gibrel; members of the Board of Directors of Qalandiya Camp Women Handicraft Cooperative Society participating with the advisors team.
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Wedding Ceremony, Canada, 1940s - 1950s
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A Promotional Photo For Italian "Olio Fiat", The Fiat-Branded Motor Oil, Italy, 1950s
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Women Listening Radio, Finland, 1950s
Three women, a radio, a newspaper in a 1950s room, electric light and an electric board. The newspaper in her lap is Ilta-Sanomat. The word "Suomen" can be seen in the headline.
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A Palestinian Farmer Using A Camel In Ploughing His Land, Jerusalem, 1950s
Taken by Yousef Albina in the 1950s, this photograph shows a man in traditional Palestinian clothing, holding the ploughing tools attached to the camel and ploughing the earth traditionally.
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East Gloucester After Blizzard Chapel Street Looking Towards East Main-Middle Sister And Neighbors, Massachusetts, USA, 1950s
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Ferrari Somewhere In The 1950s
Ferrari somewhere in the 1950s. Which one is a bit of a mystery, but it looks like the 1948 Ferrari 166 SC/500 TR s/n 014i in a rebuilt variation. But might be not.
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Leadville & The Hotel Vendome, Colorado, USA, 1950s
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Netherlands Antilles And Suriname At The Time Of The Royal Visit Of Queen Juliana And Prince Bernhard In Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, 1955
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Fishing Vessel, Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA, 1950s
Gloucester State Fish Pier 1950s. Offloading Catch.
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Goodwill Laundromat Staff Party, Stephenville, Texas, USA, 1959
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