Rare Photos From The History Books You Have to See to Believe
The invention of the camera and of photography, in general, changed the way we see history forever. In centuries past, history as we know it was recorded by the diarists, the writers, the painters and chroniclers who captured the great moments of their age. The everyday details of real life were lost between the cracks of time, and became unknowable mysteries, fleeting experiences which disappeared as soon as they occurred. Photography transformed everything: suddenly, we have those moments in time captured on film, and we are able to return to them again and again, and gaze in wonder at the happenings of many years ago.
Let’s step into a time machine of imagery, and take a look at an amazing collection of the rare photos you’d never come across in your history books!
Dressed Up For Flying
This photo was taken in 1959 and it shows the comical moment that Swedish Airlines stewardess, Birgitta Lindman, was called in to check out a showgirl’s short skirt. This was after being informed that air hostess’ uniforms would also be getting a more modern, shorter overhaul.
Lindman was already a famous face – indeed, her visage had faced many cameras and was featured on the cover of Life magazine in 1958. The cover was a major advertisement move for SAS. She had competed against hostesses around the world to have the honor of being photographed for a special feature.
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