Article created by: Gabija Palšytė

Imagine a world without photographs. There's so much we might never have "seen". Thanks to the invention and evolution of the camera, we have pieces of the past frozen in time. We are able to "experience" places we've never been. And we can share parts of our lives with strangers, in an instant.

Nowadays, almost anyone can be a photographer. An amateur one anyway. And you don't even need to carry a camera or professional equipment. A mobile phone with photographic capabilities will do just fine. But it wasn't always that way.

A group of highly talented photographers came before us, paving the way as they played with light around them. Facebook page History Photos Sealed In Time is a gorgeous gallery of "historical and vintage photos from around the world". Bored Panda has put together a list of our favorites. Keep scrolling for a captivating journey through the days of darkrooms and daylight color film. And learn a bit more about the days before digital photography.

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#1

Tricycle Gang In Brooklyn. New York City (1930s)

Four children on tricycles on a city street, a vintage historical photo showing childhood moments and old urban life.

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    A Danish Zookeeper Waters The Emperor Penguins On A Hot Summer Day In 1957

    Caretaker watering penguins in a vintage historical photo shared by a FB group dedicated to historical and vintage photos.

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    #3

    Man In Fog, London - 1935 Photo By Arthur Tanner

    Man in vintage clothing lighting a pipe in a foggy historical setting with arched columns in the background.

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    #4

    The Face Of The Custom House Clock In Boston Was Repainted By A Worker In 1976

    Two workers high above a city painting a giant clock face in a historical and vintage photo.

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    #5

    Experienced Ticker Tape Operators Diligently Working On The New York Stock Exchange In 1915, Ensuring Precise Monitoring Of Market Activity

    Two women in vintage attire handling long paper tapes in front of a large board, historical and vintage photos.

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    #6

    Photo By Cecil Beaton - Tilly Losch (1930’s)

    Vintage photo of a woman in historical dress seated beside a floral-decorated statue, capturing a timeless vintage moment.

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    #7

    Farmer Walking In Dust Storm. Cimarron County, Oklahoma Circa 1936

    Vintage historical photo of a man and children walking near a weathered shack in a barren, dusty landscape.

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    #8

    The Great Flood Of 1910 In Paris, France

    Two men navigating a flooded historical city street in a small wooden boat vintage photo from a historical photo collection.

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    #9

    A Sears Roebuck Catalogue Assembly Line In 1942

    Women assembling magazines in a factory, a vintage photo shared in a historical and vintage photos Facebook group.

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    #10

    Nuns, Rio De Janeiro, 1955 - By Ormond Gigli

    Vintage black and white photo of women holding umbrellas, showcasing historical and vintage photos from a popular FB group.

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    #11

    Girls Playing Jump Rope, Chicago, 1950 - By Marvin E. Newman

    Two young girls joyfully skipping rope on a city street in a vintage historical photo from a collection.

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    #12

    A Heavy Load - Sioux. Edward S. Curtis, 1908

    Woman carrying firewood in snowy landscape, an iconic historical and vintage photo shared in a Facebook group.

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    #13

    Farm Life Of Western Norway - 1890s

    Vintage historical photo of farm life with people, cows, horses, and traditional houses in a mountainous rural setting.

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    #14

    Christmas In London - 1948

    Vintage photo of two policemen standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree in a foggy city square from a historical photo group.

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    Racecourse On Norderney Island Four Ladies In White Dresses On The Turf, Germany, 1908 - By Otto Haeckel

    Four women in vintage dresses and hats walking on a beach, showcasing historical and vintage photos from a FB group.

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    #16

    In Amsterdam, Holland, In 1953, A Milkman Was Seen Peddling His Dairy Products, Providing Fresh Milk And Other Essentials To The Community

    Vintage milkman in a historical black and white photo delivering bottles of milk on a street with a bicycle cart.

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    #17

    Man With Bird, Tyneside, England, Ca. 1937 - By Edith Tudor Hart

    Black and white vintage photo of an elderly man gently holding a small bird, showcasing historical and vintage photos.

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    #18

    Photo By Russell Lee - New Madrid County, Missouri. Child Of Sharecropper Cultivating A Field - 1938

    Young boy working barefoot in a field using a plow, historical vintage photo showcasing early farming practices.

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    #19

    In Whitechapel, London, A Young Person's Eyes Wander Longingly Over The Freshly Baked Goods In A Bakery Window During The Financial Hardships Of The 1930s

    Vintage black and white photo of a child standing by a bakery window showcasing historical and vintage photos.

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    #20

    Ladies Sharing An Umbrella, London, 1959

    Two women walking on a rainy city street under an umbrella in a vintage black and white historical photo.

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    #21

    L'uomo Che Corre. Paris, Photo By Sabine Weiss, 1953

    Man walking on a cobblestone street with sunlight filtering through trees in a vintage black and white historical photo.

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    #22

    Passengers In Railway Station, Germany, 1940’s - By Paul Wolff

    Vintage photo showing people walking in a sunlit indoor space with dramatic light rays and shadows.

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    #23

    A Bench From Out Of Youth, 1970 - By Andrei Knyazev

    Two elderly women sitting on a bench in a vintage black and white historical photo from a Facebook group sharing vintage photos.

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    #24

    Laugharne, Wales, Photo By Philip Jones Griffiths, 1959

    Three children in vintage clothing by a stone wall in a historical black and white photo from a vintage photos collection.

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    #25

    "The Camera Is An Instrument That Teaches People How To See Without A Camera" - Dorothea Lange

    Woman sitting on vintage car roof using old camera outdoors under a cloudy sky, historical and vintage photo moment.

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    #26

    Women Factory Workers In A Cotton Mill In Lancashire, England, Circa 1908

    Three women workers posing among vintage industrial machinery in a historical and vintage photos collection.

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    #27

    Rhine River Boat Transporting Whisky, Düsseldorf, Ca. 1957 - By Leonard Freed

    Boy standing on a dock with vintage wooden barrels and a dog, sharing historical and vintage photos atmosphere.

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    #28

    Little Sarakatsana Spins Wool, 1940's - By Takis Tloupas

    Young girl spinning wool in a historical and vintage photo shared by a Facebook group dedicated to fascinating images.

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    #29

    Photo By Leonard Freed - Farm Women, Bay Of Naples, Italy 1958

    Black and white vintage photo of women and children by the shore, showcasing historical and vintage photos from a FB group.

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    #30

    Mailbox Attached To A German Tram, Postman Empties The Mailbox. Berlin, 1920

    Vintage photo showing men in early 20th century tram with conductor collecting tickets, historical transportation scene.

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    #31

    Carrer De Les Basses De Sant Pere, Barcelona, 1946 - By Otho Lloyd

    Vintage black and white photo showing people riding bicycles on a cobblestone street in a historical vintage setting.

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    #32

    Unemployed Miner Returning Home From Jarrow, England, 1937 - By Bill Brandt

    Old black and white vintage photo of a man pushing a bicycle along a dirt path in a rural historical setting

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    #33

    Rue Mouffetard, Paris, Ca. 1945 - By Brassaï

    Two boys sitting outside Normandy Bar, reading newspapers in a historical and vintage photo scene.

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    #34

    Liverpool, Photo By By Paul Trevor, 1975

    Child with worn socks leaning over a ledge in a vintage black and white historical photo from a FB group collection.

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    #35

    Paris, 1952 - By Édouard Boubat

    Woman holding bouquets of flowers and standing by a basket of vintage flowers in a historical black and white photo.

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    #36

    Quai Du Louvre, Paris, Photo By Marcel Bovis, 1946

    Vintage black and white photo of a child fishing near a river with a historic arched bridge in the background, historical photo.

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    #37

    A Lady Sold Hot Chestnuts In Soho, In The West End Of London, England, In 1935

    Woman roasting chestnuts on street with vintage cart in historical black and white photo from a vintage photos collection.

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    #38

    The Sonter Family Packing Fruit, Ray Road, Epping, Sydney - 1911 By Rex Hazlewood

    Vintage black and white photo of a family sorting and packing fruit under trees in a historical outdoor setting.

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    #39

    Photo By Gianni Berengo Gardin, 1953

    Black and white vintage photo of a woman sitting on stone stairs with a blurred figure descending in the background.

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    #40

    Alla Nazimova And Rudolph Valentino In Camille - 1921

    Vintage black and white photo of a couple sharing a tender moment during a picnic under blossoming trees.

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    #41

    Girls Picking Huckleberries - 1920s

    Two women dressed in early 20th-century attire carrying supplies, featured in a historical and vintage photos collection.

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    #42

    In 1940, Factory Workers In London, England, Produced Spectacles Compatible With Gas Masks

    Black and white vintage photo of factory workers assembling items on a long production line, showcasing historical work environment.

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    #43

    New Year's Eve In The Vondelpark, Opposite The Entrance To Van Eeghenstraat, Amsterdam, 1951 - By Ben Van Meerendonk

    Vintage black and white photo of a man sitting on a bench while a child pushes a baby carriage in a park.

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    #44

    Hooverville (Great Depression), Ca. 1936

    Vintage photo of a man in worn clothes and a hat standing amid piles of paper and sacks in a historical setting.

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    #45

    San Nicola Da Crissa, Italy, 1950

    Young boy in vintage clothing holding a horse in a muddy outdoor setting, showcasing historical and vintage photos.

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    #46

    Photo By Jean Hermanson - Vietnam, 1973

    Vintage black and white photo showing people riding bicycles and walking on a busy street in a historical setting.

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    #47

    Standing In Line. Photo By Robert Doisneau, France, 1940s

    People standing in line outside a bakery, sharing a moment captured in a historical and vintage photo.

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    #48

    Curling In Central Park, New York City - 1906

    Vintage black and white photo of people playing curling on an outdoor ice rink in a snowy landscape.




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