A portfolio of bold American women who changed the world. Alexis de Tocqueville came to America to study democracy. At the end of his two-volume Democracy
Rare footage form the end of the 19th century shows famed gunslinger Annie Oakley display her wide range of shooting talents - skilfully hitting a variety of stationary and moving targets
Growing up, children's imaginations are filled with stories of bandits and sheriffs, and everyone knows the name of some of history's most infamous outlaw cowboys — but what about all the female outlaws you never heard about? Contrary to popular…
The true story of how a small-town Texas girl became legendary madam, Big Bertha.
Mildred Douglas Chrisman (1895–1982) used her East Coast arena experience to land a gig in the circus, and then with the 101 Ranch Wild West Show, which featured her as a rough stock rider. There, she met her first husband, who would introduce her to rodeo, where Mildred would earn World Champion status. Unable to […]
I have long admired the photostreams of many other flickr posters who have a unerring eye for amazing vernacular photographs. Snapatorium's brilliant collection was my inspiration to spend time delving in to boxes of unsorted snap shots at the antique mall. We certainly have photographs in our collection that can be classified as vernacular but it seems to me that they came there for different reasons. I must develop my stamina and patience and try again soon.
Hollywood saloon girls versus the real deal are quite different. Here's what life was like for saloon girls in the Wild West.
While we may have seen depictions of the Old West in movies and TV, we can’t help but wonder what the lawless frontier was actually like. Luckily, the legacy of the Wild West lives on with these incredible rare photos we’ve uncovered. The Death Valley ’49ers It all started when James W. Marshall and his …
3 Free Vintage Cowgirl Photos to download for Crafts, Collage projects, Junk Journals and more. Great to use in Western style designs. These are so cool!
Fierce woman from the far west!
Vogue speaks with costume designer Phoebe De Gaye—the BAFTA winner behind “Killing Eve”—about dressing Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer for “The English.”
The women of the Wild West were often just as unruly and bold and fearless as their male counterparts.Here's the truth about the Wild West's female outlaws.
Annie Oakley wasn't just the best female sharpshooter - she was THE best. She once sent a shot right through the bullseye, then someone bet she couldn't shoot through the hole she had just made. Guess what happened next?
Growing up, children's imaginations are filled with stories of bandits and sheriffs, and everyone knows the name of some of history's most infamous outlaw cowboys — but what about all the female outlaws you never heard about? Contrary to popular…
Hollywood saloon girls versus the real deal are quite different. Here's what life was like for saloon girls in the Wild West.
The first post seems to have tickled your fancy, so over the past month I've been collecting photos on the internet, as well as submissions from readers who rifled through their attics to help me compile more preserved moments of historical sass! Found in Good Housekeeping, June 1952 Found he
The famed sharpshooter befriended queens, warriors, and famous inventors. She was also falsely accused in the papers of stealing a man’s pants.
Princess Of Wales In Hong Kong Wearing An Outfit Described As The Elvis Look Designed By Fashion Designer Catherine Walker. Tour Dates 7-10 November.
