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Article created by: Ilona Baliūnaitė

Vintage celebrity portraits give us a glimpse into the past and a way to connect with icons from bygone eras. These pictures, often taken by renowned photographers, show us things like fashion and style, as well as the cultural and social norms of the time.

But they also offer a sense of nostalgia for a time that many people may not even have experienced firsthand. The images serve as reminders of the enduring influence of certain stars and the impact they have had on popular culture.

And the Facebook page 'Things of the Past' is one of the richest online archives of such memorabilia. So let's take a scroll through its most prized possessions and who knows, maybe we'll see some of our beloved celebs in a way we still haven't.

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Tilda Swinton - 1988

Young woman with flowing hair in a vintage-style portrait, representing stunning pics of famous people from the past.

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Binky Melnik
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow! I wouldn’t have guessed she was this pretty. She looks like a fairy in regular-people clothes.

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    Goldie Hawn In 1964

    Young woman from the past eating a burger, captured in a stunning black and white photo of famous people history.

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    Remembering Television Legend Betty White

    Black and white portrait of a smiling famous person from the past wearing a lace dress and jewelry, vintage style.

    January 17th, 1922 – December 31st, 2021 Portraits of Betty from 1954 during the period she was starring in the syndicated sitcom Life with Elizabeth. First appearing on television in an experimental broadcast in the late-1930s, Betty was a true TV pioneer. Beyond her work as an actress (as well as a singer, dancer, hostess and game show contestant), Betty assumed various roles during her years in television and produced, wrote and directed a number of productions she was involved with, breaking new ground for women in the entertainment industry. Nominated for twenty-one primetime Emmy Awards and twice for a daytime Emmy during her eight decade long career, Betty won five of her primetime nominations, one of her daytime, and received a daytime Lifetime Achievement Emmy in 2015. She also won a regional Emmy Award in Los Angeles in 1951

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    Jazz Singer Ella Fitzgerald (1954)

    Famous person from the past wearing a pink lace dress, captured in a classic portrait-style photo with dark background.

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    Debbie Harry And David Bowie

    Black and white photo of two famous people from the past posing closely together, smiling and wearing casual clothing.

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    Marilyn Monroe

    Famous person from the past holding a white cat outdoors with greenery in the background in a stunning vintage photo.

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    Cate Blanchett

    Black and white photo of a famous person from the past in an elegant outfit at a nighttime event.

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    Raquel Welch

    Black and white photo of a famous person from the past walking on the beach wearing a bikini top and pants.

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    Mike Farrell, Loretta Swit, Alan Alda, Harry Morgan And David Ogden Stiers Raise A Toast And A Cake At A 7th Anniversary Cast Party

    Cast of famous people from the past smiling and holding drinks around a cake on a M*A*S*H set celebration.

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    Sean Connery & Michael Caine By Michael O’neill For “ Vanity Fair”

    Black and white portrait of two famous people from the past, each resting their face on one hand, in a classic pose.

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    Christopher Walken, Robert Deniro, Chuck Aspegren, John Savage, And John Cazale On The Set Of The Deer Hunter (1978)

    Group of famous people from the past smiling and posing together in a casual outdoor setting in a black and white photo.

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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My most favoritist piece of trivia I got while in an imDB rabbit hole: There’s one actor who ONLY appeared in Best Picture winners in his career, and that was John Cazale. Cancer took him way too early, but that is one astounding bit of info!

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    Audrey Photographed By Mark Shaw In Beverly Hills, California During The Filming Of ‘Sabrina’ In 1953

    Black and white photo of a famous person from the past reading a book in a vintage setting, showcasing stunning historical charm.

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    The Brady Bunch Meets The Jackson 5

    Black and white photo showing famous people from the past shaking hands and interacting outdoors in vintage clothing.

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    Sammy Davis Jr

    Black and white photo of a famous person from the past playing piano with a cigarette in mouth in an indoor setting.

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    Little Liza Minnelli With Mom Judy Garland At Mgm During The Filming Of In The Good Old Summertime

    Black and white photo of famous people from the past, a woman and child dressed in vintage clothing walking outdoors.

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    Harpo Marx And His Children, 1954

    Black and white photo of famous people from the past laughing and pointing during a candid moment indoors.

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    Marlon Brando And Al Pacino On The Set Of The Godfather (1972)

    Black and white photo of two famous people from the past, one sitting in a barber’s chair with a cape on, the other standing nearby.

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    Logo Shots For Metro Goldwyn Meyer In 1928

    Black and white photo of a lion on crates with two men operating vintage film equipment, classic famous people from the past scene.

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    Ingrid Bergman And Isabella Rossellini In 1971

    Black and white photo of two famous people from the past posing together indoors, showcasing vintage fashion styles.

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    “The Best Time I Ever Had With Joan Crawford Was When I Pushed Her Down The Stairs In “Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?”“ - Bette Davis

    Two famous people from the past dressed elegantly, sitting in front of a vintage car in a classic glamour style.

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    Al Pacino And Robert De Niro Posing In A Production Still For The Godfather: Part Il (1974)

    Black and white photo of two famous people from the past dressed in formal suits posing indoors.

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    Ben Kingsley

    Black and white portrait of a famous man from the past wearing a hat and suit with a flower on the lapel.

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    Jack Nicholson In Paris In 1975

    Black and white photo of a famous person from the past smiling near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

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    Audrey Hepburn And Gina Lollobrigida At The Marigny Theatre During The Nuit Du Cinema N Paris (1965)

    Two famous people from the past in elegant dresses posing with a trophy in a vintage black and white photo.

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    Frank Sinatra Gets Carried Off Stage By Dean Martin While Sammy Davis Jr. Watches, Photo By Art Shay, Las Vegas, 1961

    Black and white photo of famous people from the past sharing a joyful moment at an indoor event.

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    Sophia Loren In The Millionairess

    Black and white photo of a famous person from the past wearing a leather dress and hat in a vintage room.

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    The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981, Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange, John Colicos)

    Black and white photo of famous people from the past, a man and woman sitting closely, both holding cigarettes thoughtfully.

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    Jack Nicholson

    Black and white close-up of a famous person smiling and making a hand gesture, showcasing iconic images of famous people from the past.

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