World Delegates in Washington D.C.,1942 — Restored Footage

Lower Manhattan Street Life, 1941 – Restored Footage

Exploring 1940s Vintage Fashion Styles

Dr. Suzi Schulman on Instagram: "Did you know that in the 1940s, getting in shape didn’t necessarily mean hitting the gym?👀🏋️‍♀️ ⁣By the 1940s, “slenderizing salons” had become popular spots where women sought the ideal figure through mechanical devices like rollers and massagers. These early versions of women’s gyms promised weight loss and body contouring without dieting or exercise. Clients would sit or lie down while the machines vibrated or kneaded their bodies, with the belief that the p