History: The Bikini
History: The Bikini Two small pieces of fabric caused major turmoil at the beaches at the end of the 1940s. French fashion designer Louis Reard gave them a name: bikini. The first bikini was presented on July 5, 1946 at…
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! #4thofJuly #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #graphics #posterconnection #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor
History: Cunard founded in 1840
History: Cunard founded in 1840 Samuel Cunard founded the first transatlantic boat service, a company called the British and North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, which quickly became known as the Cunard Line. Samuel Cunard himself took part in…
History: First Zeppelin Flight in 1900
History: First Zeppelin Flight On July 2, 1900, the first zeppelin flight took place over Germany’s Lake Constance (the Bodensee). Leading the flight was no other than Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the designer and builder of the first rigid airship…
History: First Tour de France in 1903
History: First Tour de France in 1903 In its early years, the Tour de France bicycle race lasted for 20 days with a course that stretched about 1,500 miles. The race was first created by the sports daily, L'Auto as…
Today is National Camera Day !
Today is National Camera Day Happy National Camera Day! Today, we celebrate the art of capturing memories—from vintage film cameras to modern digital marvels. Whether you're a pro or just love snapping pics, take a moment to appreciate the lens…
History: The saxophone is patented in 1846
History: The saxophone is patented in 1846 Belgian musician Adolphe Sax developed the woodwind instrument typically made of brass, which in recent decades has heavily influenced the sound of the jazz, military band, rock, and pop musical genres. View at…
History: The world’s first Kindergarten opens in 1865
History: The world's first Kindergarten opens in Germany in 1865 View at https://tinyurl.com/5n8ysjs6 #Kindergarten #Salamander #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #originalposter #poster #posters #design #graphicdesign #art #graphics #posterconnection #vintagefinds #interiordesign #vintagehome #vintagedecor
History: Paul Colin born in 1892
History: Paul Colin born in 1892 On this day in 1892, Paul Colin, prolific designer of art deco posters and stage sets was born in Nancy, France. Colin is considered to be among the masters of the modern French poster…
Today is National Sunglasses Day!
Today is National Sunglasses Day! National Sunglasses Day is becoming more and more popular, especially as organizations like The Vision Council try to inform people about the dangers of UV exposure and why wearing sunglasses should be more than just to…