Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas

Time keeps marching on, and we're powerless to stop it. However, people have been doing a good job of capturing fleeting moments through photographs, allowing us to relive memorable events or experience ones we might have missed.

The Instagram account 'New Old Photos' is a great example of this. From auto mechanics in the 1920s to a Dutch open-air school in the 1950s, it shares interesting pictures that transport us to bygone eras and build a connection to the past.

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In The 1800s , Pit Bulls Were Often Called "Nanny Dogs" Because Of The Protective Behavior They Exhibit Around Children

A girl in a vintage dress poses with two dogs in a historical photograph.

Pitbulls are great. Even though many people believe that the dogs are hellacious fighters, however in the 19th century these little pups were believed to be the perfect babysitters because of how clingy they get when they’re around children. Not only are the dogs protective over the children in their charge, but they’re very loyal and stable if they’re raised well.

“Nanny dogs” were placed with children once they were old enough to be comfortable around dogs, which had to be great for any victorian boy or girl, who doesn’t want a dog? The two dogs in this photo look like good boys, they deserve a treat.

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    Same Car, Same Guys, 50 Years Later

    Four men with the same vintage car, pictured both historically and 50 years later.

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    An Open Air School In 1957, Netherlands

    Outdoor historical classroom with students and a teacher, desks lined up in a garden setting.

    The photograph was taken in 1957 in the Netherlands where open air schools were quite popular at the time. The idea of an al fresco classroom should be a very obvious one if the weather permits it, but unfortunately, most traditional western schools these days don’t put much emphasis on the benefits of learning outside of four walls.

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    Abandoned Baby Sleeping In Desk Drawer At Los Angeles Police Station , ( 1971 ) Policewoman Pat Johnson , 28, Tends A Baby Girl , About 9 Months Old, Who Was Found Alone And Crying In A Downtown Hotel Room In Los Angeles , California

    A woman in uniform sits by a desk with a baby in an open drawer, illustrating historical office practices.

    Baby was placed in file drawer for a nap after she was fed milk, Jell-O and cottage cheese. She later was taken to a foster home. The hotel manager called police after receiving complaints that the baby had been crying for hours .
    The photo of the sleeping baby was taken by Times staff photographer Cal Montney on July 8, 1971.
    In 2006 , the Safely Surrendered Baby Law took effect in California.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Milk, Jello, and cottage cheese is the most 1971 meal ever

    #5

    Brothel Candles. At Some Of The Lesser Brothels , This Box Of Match Candles Are Used By Women As A Timer . A Man Can Pay His Dues And Then Light The Candle . Once The Candle Goes Out , The Session Is Over

    Vintage matchbox from Paris 1900, featuring a portrait, with matches beside it, showcasing historical imagery.

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    Barry Rowell
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More time than most of them needed, I’ll bet…

    #6

    New York City 1975 Photo By Joel Meyerowitz

    Two people in vintage 1970s attire, featuring flared pants and platform shoes, walking on a city sidewalk.

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    Aerial View Of Over 400,000 People At Woodstock , 1969

    Aerial view of a massive crowd at a historical outdoor concert, illustrating a significant moment in our world history.

    The Woodstock Music Festival began on August 15, 1969, as half a million people waited on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, for the three-day music festival to start. Billed as “An Aquarian Experience: 3 Days of Peace and Music,” the epic event would later be known simply as Woodstock and become synonymous with the counterculture movement of the 1960s. Woodstock was a success, but the massive concert didn’t come off without a hitch: Last-minute venue changes, bad weather and the hordes of attendees caused major headaches. Still, despite—or because of—a lot of sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll and rain, Woodstock was a peaceful celebration and earned its hallowed place in pop culture history

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    1937 : A Mother Fastening A Notice Reading " Please Mr Motorist , Watch Out For Me ," Onto Her Son's Back Before He Sets Out On A Trial Bicycle Ride . By Hulton Archive

    Child on bicycle with sign saying "Please Mr. Motorist, watch out for me," highlighting historical road safety awareness.

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    #9

    Snow Fun In The Old Days - Grabbing The Rear Bumper When Sledding - Many People Had Fun!

    Children sledding behind a car on a snowy street, showcasing an interesting historical winter scene.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, kids, this is what used to pass for “safety” 😝

    #10

    Black Cat Hug / Andy Prokh (B.1963)

    Boy holds a relaxed black cat on his shoulder, another boy stands with a bike. Historical picture in a rural setting.

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    J.B Knox
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Almost in position to strike mauhahahahahaaa!

    #11

    1967 || 2019 Same Bike , Same Couple , 52 Years Later . Image Source : Zhangzhesheng

    Vintage and modern photos of a couple on a motorcycle, reflecting historical changes over time.

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    " Dog And Cat In Paris ", C.1950 . Photo By Annick Gérardin

    A historical picture of a cat and a dog peering from an old building window.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Only in Paree were we able to live and love freely “

    #13

    Animals Being Used As Part Of Medical Therapy , 1956 🤍 Three-Year-Old Peggy Kennedy Enjoyed These Ducklings Paddling Around In A Tub. Peggy, A Polio Patient, Wore A Plastic Chest Respirator

    A child in an iron lung bed watches ducklings swim, illustrating an interesting historical moment.

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    #14

    Two Women Showing Uncovered Legs In The Public Place For The First Time, Toronto, 1937

    Historical street scene with people in 1930s attire, capturing everyday life and interactions.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude about to walk into the fire hydrant looks 100% staged, but still pretty funny. Also, a suspicious number of hands in pockets here 🤨

    #15

    To Win A Bet In 1956 , Thomas Fitzpatrick Stole A Small Plane From New Jersey And Landed It Perfectly On A Narrow Manhattan Street While Drunk, In Front Of The Bar He Had Been Drinking At. Two Years Later, He Did It Again After A Man Didn't Believe He Had Done It The First Time

    Historical picture of a small airplane on a city street, surrounded by police and onlookers, illustrating past urban events.

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    Berlin 1960s. Residents Of West Berlin Show Their Children To Their Grandparents Living In East Berlin , 1961

    People holding babies by a historical wall, offering a glimpse into past world events and life.

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    Two Members Of The Bertram Mills Circus Walk Head-To-Head At Hammersmith Broadway In London 1953

    A historical street scene with a man in a headstand on a woman's head, drawing attention from passersby.

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    #18

    Not Something Seen Every Day This Must Be "Take Your Donkey To Work Day " Amusing Life Magazine Back Page Photo!

    Man carrying a donkey wrapped in a leather bag, an intriguing historical picture.

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    A Young Man Demonstrating Against Low Pay For Teachers, Ca. 1930. “I Left School To Earn $21 A Week. My Teacher’s Pay Is $17.78 A Week.” Photographer Paul Thompson

    Young man holding a sign about earning more money than his teacher, in a historical context.

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    #20

    A Drunken Man Placed In A Basket And Carried Away, Istanbul, 1960s

    Two men on a street; one carrying the other in a large basket, showcasing an interesting historical moment.

    Basket men were hired and their sole purpose was to take patrons home when they were too drunk to stand up

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    #21

    An Ostrich Carriage Being Stopped By The Police For Crossing Speed Limit . Los Angeles Around 1930

    Man rides ostrich-drawn carriage alongside motorcyclist on an early 20th-century street, showcasing unique historical transport.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Didn’t you see the speed limit sign?” “Yes, officer - but my ostrich can’t read.”

    #22

    Here's A Camouflaged Road In Finland During Ww2 , The Trees Were Hung Up With Rope So The Russians Couldn't See The Road ( 1941 )

    Vintage car driving through a reflective forest scene, showcasing unique historical perspective and natural beauty.

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    #23

    A Time Long Gone... (Photo From The 1980s)

    Two people using adjacent phone booths in a historical street scene.

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    #24

    How Friends Were Deleted In 1859

    Vintage photo from 1859 with one person's face scratched out, showcasing an interesting historical method of photo editing.

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    J.B Knox
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    3 wifes is fine, but we draw the line at 4!

    #25

    “ No Dog Biscuits Today ”, London , 1939

    Child and dog at a shop doorway, sign reads "No Dog Biscuits Today," capturing an interesting historical moment.

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    #26

    Caught In The Rain In The Ginza District, Tokyo, Japan, 1969

    Two women in vintage attire share an umbrella, walking on a rainy street. Historical picture reflecting past fashion trends.

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    Camping In The 1960s

    Woman in a tent on top of a vintage car by the lake, illustrating interesting historical camping innovations.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’ve reinvented that cartop tent! Only now it costs more than that car used to 🤨

    #28

    Beech-Nut Girl In Harlem , 1940s Harlem 1940's , Beechnut Chewing Gum Girl Making A Sale

    A woman buying tobacco from a street vendor in historical attire, downtown.

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    #29

    Travelling Hairdresser ' Stop Me ' The Entrepreneurial Spirit Was Alive And Well Back In The 1920's As This Enterprising Young Lady Demonstrates With Her Traveling Hairdresser Business

    A mobile beauty service in history with a stylist working on a client beside a vintage car parked outdoors.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, please God, somebody stop her! 😱 At least her getaway car is handy.

    #30

    Budapest In 1987 ( Hungary ) Photo By Attila Manek

    A woman walks through a market carrying a baby and groceries; historical street scene with fresh produce.

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    Parisians Navigate Flood Waters By Walking Across Rows Of Chairs, 1924 Photographer / Henri Manuel

    Historical picture of people walking on chairs during a flood.

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    Cleaning Day At Church, Leipzig Germany C.1920

    Two women on church steps cleaning a statue, showcasing an interesting historical moment.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶Your own/ Pressure washed/ Jesus 🎶

    #33

    An Iron Worker Balances Himself On A Beam 15 Floors High. Ge Building , Rockefeller Center , 1932 Photographer Charles Clyde Ebbets

    Historical photo of a construction worker balancing on a beam high above the city, holding a bucket and pliers.

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    Hairdresser's Hot Dog , Ca. 1960 Photo By John Drysdale

    A dog and woman under vintage hair dryers in a salon, with a child reading a book—interesting historical picture.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rex is mortified what will happen when his friends see this

    #35

    After The War Ended In May 1945, It Took Months To Transport All Those Men And Women Home Again, And Some Didn’t Arrive Until Just Before Christmas

    1940s historical image: a soldier with lipstick marks smiling as women gather around a car, showcasing vintage fashion and camaraderie.

    the guys who didn’t have a wife or girlfriend waiting for them didn’t exactly suffer – they had plenty of attention from the opposite sex!

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Christmas came early for one lucky fella!

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    #36

    In 1949, Bedridden French Artist Matisse Used His Apartment In The Hôtel Régina In Cimiez, To Prepare Designs For The Chapel Of Rosary In Vence , Which Was Of Similar Size

    Artist drawing on walls from bed in historical setting, surrounded by art materials and books.

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    #37

    Fair Fun 1930s Two Young Women Enjoying Themselves On The ' Caterpillar ' Ride At Southend Fair, Essex, October 1938 ... Photo By Kurt Hutton

    Women laughing on a vintage amusement park ride, capturing a lively historical moment.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ride: 10 cents Watch the ride: 1 dollar

    #38

    The Evolution Of The Female Bathing Suit From 1875 To 1927

    Women in historical swimsuits from 1875 to 1927, showcasing fashion evolution over time.

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    1950s All Women's Hot Rod Club. "Dragettes" Hotrod Club Kansas City , Kansas

    Person in shorts working under a vintage car, showcasing interesting historical mechanics.

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    On A Balcony In Paris , The Refresh Break With Family A Parisian Family During The Heatwave Of The Summer Of 1937

    Woman and child in swimsuits using a balcony bathtub, historical photo showing an outdoor cooling practice.

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    Couple On A Malvern Star Abreast Tandem Bicycle, New South Wales, Australia. C. 1930s Photo By Sam Hood

    A vintage photo of a man and woman riding a tandem bicycle, showcasing historical moments.

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    Kuba Komet 1950s

    Retro television set in a triangular cabinet, showcasing unique historic design in a vintage living room setup.

    Meet Kuba Komet , the mothership of Space Age entertainment systems . This rocket-like structure includes a 23″ black and white television , eight speakers , a Telefunken phonographs and a multi-band radio receiver .
    At the time of release in 1957 , The Komet cost more than a year’s average wage

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    #43

    A Man Begging For His Wife’s Forgiveness Inside Divorce Court , Chicago , 1946

    A man on his knees proposes to a woman in a vintage setting, observed by another man, illustrating historical moments.

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    In 1931 , Mary Smith Earned Six Pence A Week In East London By Shooting A Pea Into The Windows Of The Sleeping Workers. Knocker-Uppers Also Used Long Bamboo Sticks, Batons And Canes To Rouse Residents Of The Upper Floors

    A woman blows a long pipe, standing on a cobblestone street, showcasing historical daily life.

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    Dave Nalesnik
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you were a particularly sound sleeper, you left your window open

    #45

    1947 Sun Valley Idaho. Photo From Apres Ski At Sun Valley Resort , Idaho 1947 . Photograph By George Silk

    Four people relaxing in snow with vintage clothing, enjoying a picnic. Historical picture showcasing unique leisure moments.

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    #46

    Custom Limousines By Car Collector And Custom Builder Jay Ohrberg , 1990

    Unique vintage limousines in blue, pink, and white on display, showcasing historical automobile designs.

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    We Will Not Gas Ladas Until ... Soviets Withdraw When The Soviet Union Invaded Afghanistan , Some Gas Stations In Toronto Refused To Gas Ladas. 1980s

    A man refuses to fuel a Lada car as a protest, historical picture highlighting global tensions.

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