Tucked away in the back room of a B&J’s American Cafe lies a secret history waiting to be discovered: 18,000 dog-eared studio portraits from the 1950s and 60s. From baby pictures to graduation shots to young soldiers heading off to war and beyond, each of these photos hints at a personal story waiting to be told.
From 1947 through 1970, the diner’s second floor housed Muralcraft Studios. It was here where Frank and Gladys Pease documented many important milestones—a sailor in uniform, a graduate in cap and gown, a couple newly-engaged—while others made modest attempts at posterity. Muralcraft was the go-to studio for special event photography but little did they know they would also become the “accidental historians” of LaPorte, Indiana with the extensive archive they left-behind.
Now, the subjects of these portraits share their own life stories.
The Impossible Project is launching two new types of film in limited supply, starting this Thursday, March 25. The folks behind the project outfitted a selection of artists worldwide with its new Silver Shade material embodied in a type of instant film called PX100 First Flush, which yields sepia-tinted monochrome prints.)
Looking through this Apartment Therapy house tour, I fell in love with the Japanese/French Amelie poster. (And all the mid-century modern furniture surrounding it.)
After a quick search, I found out you can pick one up for about $10. Cool.
Ever since I saw these on my friend Tim's blog, I've wanted a pair.
Indulge your inner child and rule the Wild Things with our Wild Things Pajamas, now in adult sizes. The soft fleece material means fantastic comfort day or night, so they're perfect for a nostalgic costume or just for a unique pair of pajamas.
Ever wonder about how studios did their graphics in the era of Black & White Films? It was done by hand with brushes, rapidograph, airbrushes and the fine details were pasted up. These boards are large at 20.5" X 24.5".