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1950 1959 Collection (#43)

Step back in time to the enchanting era of the 1950s, where cinema silhouettes and Parisian lovers set the stage for a decade filled with unforgettable moments

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Cosy Bulldog

Cosy Bulldog
Seven month old bulldog Overfen Shamus keeping warm in a sheepskin coat at Olympia where he is competing in the Ladies Kennel Associsation Championship, 4th November 1959

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Suitable Suit

Suitable Suit
November 1959: This city gent has forgotten what his umbrella is for as the rain falls on the streets of London. (Photo by Howell Evans/BIPs/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth
The Cunard superliner Queen Elizabeth in dry dock at Southampton, to be fitted with Denny-Brown stabilisers to counteract her roll. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: State Of New York

State Of New York
circa 1955: The Empire State Building in New York (Photo by Evans/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Empire State Building

Empire State Building
circa 1955: View of the Empire State Building, towering over surrounding buildings with the Chrysler building in the background (R), New York City. (Photo by Nat Norman/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: New York City, Empire State Building

New York City, Empire State Building
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: New York City, Empire State Building. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Empire State Building

Empire State Building
The top floor observatory of the Empire State Building in New York City, circa 1950. (Photo by Lionel Green/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Empire State Building

Empire State Building
TV antennae on the tower which tops the Empire State Building, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, circa 1950. (Photo by R. Gates/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: New York Skyline

New York Skyline
circa 1955: The Empire State Building skyscraper, New York City. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Empire State Top

Empire State Top
circa 1950: The top of the Empire State Building in New York City. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Dog Doorway

Dog Doorway
circa 1950: Three St Bernard dogs crowd a window frame. The breed uses the power of scent and sense of direction to detect people buried in snow. (Photo by George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: St Bernards

St Bernards
circa 1950: St Bernard dogs. The breed uses the power of scent and sense of direction to detect people buried in snow. (Photo by George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Husky Lead Dog

Husky Lead Dog
circa 1950: A Husky dog pack leader with the remains of a bone between its paws. (Photo by Douglas Grundy/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Lively Huskies

Lively Huskies
circa 1950: Two bright-eyed Husky dogs after a refreshing sleep. (Photo by Douglas Grundy/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Got A Problem ?

Got A Problem ?
circa 1950: A corgi dog looks suspiciously behind him while the humans walk on down a rainy street in London. (Photo by Leonard G. Alsford/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Big Mouth

Big Mouth
circa 1950: A Hippo giving a big yawn and showing a set of large teeth. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Birds And Beasts

Birds And Beasts
circa 1950: A cockatoo shares his food with his rather larger neighbour, somewhat under duress. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Zoo Bear

Zoo Bear
circa 1950: A polar bear in a zoo enclosure. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Hungry Seal

Hungry Seal
circa 1950: A young sea lion at Antwerp Zoo opens his mouth for some fish; they can go without food for a long time because of their layers of fatty tissue but when they do eat it may be as much as

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Jaguar And Meat

Jaguar And Meat
circa 1950: A baby jaguar beside a large chunk of meat at Bronx Park Zoo, New York. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Baby Jaguar

Baby Jaguar
circa 1950: A baby jaguar sitting on a chair in the nursery of Bronx Park Zoo, New York. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Ayers Rock

Ayers Rock
circa 1950: Trees at Ayers Rock, Uluru National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. (Photo by Richard Harrington/Three Lions/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Tasmanian View

Tasmanian View
circa 1950: A view of the sea over the rooftops of Burnie, Tasmania. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Couple dancing another looking at record album

Couple dancing another looking at record album

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Woman shopping for shoes

Woman shopping for shoes

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Construction workers building house

Construction workers building house

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Woman in evening wear w / cocktail and cigarette

Woman in evening wear w / cocktail and cigarette
Woman in evening wear w/cocktail and cigarette

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Three couples watching television together

Three couples watching television together

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Service man replacing air in car tire

Service man replacing air in car tire

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Couple in convertible car

Couple in convertible car

Background image1950 1959 Collection: USS Nautilus, 1st Atomic power submarine

USS Nautilus, 1st Atomic power submarine

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Business meeting

Business meeting

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Portrait of couple in formal wear

Portrait of couple in formal wear

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe

Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Woman in vintage bathing suit

Woman in vintage bathing suit

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Couple sharing milk shake

Couple sharing milk shake

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Office woman opening up mail

Office woman opening up mail

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Woman shopping for small appliances

Woman shopping for small appliances

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Teenage boys hiding from policeman

Teenage boys hiding from policeman

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Woman at checkout counter

Woman at checkout counter

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Tailor measuring mans pants

Tailor measuring mans pants

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Teenage couple sharing soda at malt shop

Teenage couple sharing soda at malt shop

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Young couple in formal wear dancing

Young couple in formal wear dancing

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Three couples by a car

Three couples by a car

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Golden Gate Bridge 1950, California

Golden Gate Bridge 1950, California

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Woman handing man record disk

Woman handing man record disk

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Portrait of former president Dwight Eisenhower

Portrait of former president Dwight Eisenhower

Background image1950 1959 Collection: Couple drinking in a diner

Couple drinking in a diner




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Step back in time to the enchanting era of the 1950s, where cinema silhouettes and Parisian lovers set the stage for a decade filled with unforgettable moments. The Fawley Oil Refinery stands tall against the horizon, while Battersea Power Station's silhouette dominates London's skyline. Cruising down the streets in style, the Zephyr Zodiac captures hearts with its sleek design and undeniable charm. Luton Hoo exudes elegance as it welcomes guests into its luxurious embrace. A hand dropping a note into a suggestion box symbolizes an era of progress and innovation, where ideas were shared freely. Meanwhile, brave cowboys showcase their skills by riding bucking horses at thrilling rodeos. In another scene frozen in time, a group of young women donning bathing suits pose for a portrait that exudes timeless beauty in black and white sepia tones. Igor Stravinsky's music fills concert halls as his genius captivates audiences worldwide. The whimsical tale of "Soused Mouse" unfolds through animated artistry, bringing laughter to both young and old alike. And on sandy shores, dancers gracefully perform a beach ballet under the warm sun. The 1950s was an era that embraced romance, adventure, creativity, and joy. It was a time when dreams took flight amidst cinematic wonders and cultural milestones that shaped our world forever.