In the 1920s, some women's lives changed radically due to the introduction of new rights and jobs. The 19th Amendment was ratified in August 1920, and some women voted in the November 1920 election.
Life in the 1920s was defined by many cultural, political, and economic developments. Jazz music and flapper fashion defined the era's sound and look. The Harlem Renaissance brought popularity to art ...
The roaring ’20s weren’t all flapper girls at speakeasies. The latter half of the decade was still very much a simple time, with families spending quality time together, bootleggers trying to hide ...
Liz Carroll and Charmaine Sanders. Betty Kelly with one of the tea maids at Polly's Vintage Tea Rooms. Members of the Croi Rath Naoi at Polly's Vintage Tea Rooms. Bridget Noonan, Theresa Sheekey, ...
The 1920s, often called the “Roaring Twenties,” were a time of major change and excitement. After World War I, people were ready to let loose and enjoy life, and it showed in everything from fashion ...
Real Scenes of 1920s USA - Rare Colorized Photos of Vintage America Today, we embark on a journey to the vibrant twenties in America – an era that gave birth to jazz, embraced flapper fashion, and ...
While sporting a pair of full-sleeve tattoos today wouldn't cause many people to bat an eyelid, this hasn't always been the case for women with a penchant for body art. But as these fascinating ...
In honor of Women's History Month, here are 55 photos that offer a glimpse at what life was like for women in the 1920s. The 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, was passed more than ...
Here, women are photographed holding pigs outside of a circus in New York around 1920. Before modern conveniences like central air conditioning, people found creative ways to stay cool in the summer, ...