The Fabulous Forties

Dec 19 2009 ∞

An Update…

You have probably guessed by now that I won’t be updating this site anymore.

I needed to simplify my Tumblr experience and a new start was in order.   Sadly, some of my blogs just had to go.

I am now happily settled at lacontessa, if you are so inclined…

Thanks for your support!

Vanessa xo

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Sep 15 2009 ∞
exclamationmark: The picture depicts all six versions of a photograph of Adolf Hitler that esd retouched by an artist of the United States Secret Service in 1944 in order to show how Hitler may disguise himself to escape capture after Germany’s defeat. Since Hitler’s death was not a certainty in 1945 the pictures were posted up all over Germany in 1945 to ease finding the (potentially) “fugitive” dictator.

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The picture depicts all six versions of a photograph of Adolf Hitler that esd retouched by an artist of the United States Secret Service in 1944 in order to show how Hitler may disguise himself to escape capture after Germany’s defeat. Since Hitler’s death was not a certainty in 1945 the pictures were posted up all over Germany in 1945 to ease finding the (potentially) “fugitive” dictator.

Sep 14 2009 ∞
billyjane: Dali & Gala NY 1945,photo by Martha Holmes

billyjane:

Dali & Gala NY 1945,photo by Martha Holmes

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Sep 13 2009 ∞
exclamationmark: Los Angeles, July 22, 1949. Photography by J. R. Eyerman. (LIFE photo archive)

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Los Angeles, July 22, 1949. Photography by J. R. Eyerman. (LIFE photo archive)

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The Fatal Hour, 1940. via

The Fatal Hour, 1940.

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September 1943. “Greyhound bus trip from Louisville, Kentucky, to Memphis, Tennessee. Passengers on the Memphis-Chattanooga bus.” via

September 1943. “Greyhound bus trip from Louisville, Kentucky, to Memphis, Tennessee. Passengers on the Memphis-Chattanooga bus.”

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David Wright

David Wright

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Sep 12 2009 ∞
Tailored Smartness in Spring Suits for Ladies via

Tailored Smartness in Spring Suits for Ladies

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October 1943. “Washington, D.C. Saddle shoes are still popular at Woodrow Wilson High School. via

October 1943. “Washington, D.C. Saddle shoes are still popular at Woodrow Wilson High School.

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Sarah Vaughan via

Sarah Vaughan

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Sarah Vaughan — Lover Man

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The Ape Man, 1943. via

The Ape Man, 1943.

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October 1943. Washington, D.C. “In the cafeteria at Woodrow Wilson High School.” Photo by Esther Bubley. via

October 1943. Washington, D.C. “In the cafeteria at Woodrow Wilson High School.” Photo by Esther Bubley.

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Sep 10 2009 ∞
The Red Shoes, 1948. (via)

The Red Shoes, 1948.

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Donny-Laine 1944 exclamationmark:vintageads

Donny-Laine 1944

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