1950s kids

Even in America, very few children were allowed new clothes during the war. Like their older siblings and parents, they subscribed to the "mend and make do" philosophy. Many adult clothes that wore out were refashioned into children's clothes. Practicality was all that mattered. The post-World War II baby boom helped make way for changes in 1950s kids' clothing. In America, it was a time of prosperity and so children were less likely to be dressed in hand-me-downs or clothes that were…

1955

Butterick 5256; ca. 1969; Children's One-Piece Dress. A-line dress with mock front opening has round neckline. Short sleeves or sleeveless. Ribbon and lace trim or button trim. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

Here is a wonderful photograph collection of people in America taken by photographer Stevel in the 1950s. Hunting boys in South Dakota, ca. 1950 Kids as Hula dancers in east Peoria, Illinois, 1951 Little girl enjoying fabulous fall day in north of Peoria, IL, 1950 Little girl on dogback, 1952 Man poses with his car, Peoria, Illinois, 1957 Tough boys in Peoria, Illinois, 1957 Woman poses with her 1956 Mercury, Peoria, Illinois, 1957 Boy poses with his 1949 Dodge in Peoria, Illinois, 1957…

1950 Sears Spring Summer Catalog, Page 11

Roller skating was a popular pastime for kids in the 1950s.

My cousin and myself in front of our family car. Circa 1957.

These Lost & Found photos may have been found in dumpsters, in the walls or attic when remodeling old homes, inherited from a distant family member, or sold at flea markets or antique stores. They may have been in treasured family albums, with or without names, but no one knows who they are and how they fit into the family. The one thing that all of these photos have in common is this: They all are orphan photos that have lost their families. The AncientFaces Community is full of people who…

The TV is busted so the kids try to amuse themselves on a rainy day. Then Billy has a bright idea. "Let's get out my shortwave radio and listen to Radio Moscow!" "Cool! I love propaganda!" said Sally.

With hearts renewed hope after the horrors of World War II, it was the time for a baby boom. Kids no longer had to wear hand-me-downs as the...