1940s decade hi-res stock photography and images

In the 1940s. The decade when people started to exercise during working hours, taking a short brake to exercise and leave the office chair a short while for some physical activitiy. Sweden 1945 Kristoffersson Stock Photo

RM2N3YD1N–In the 1940s. The decade when people started to exercise during working hours, taking a short brake to exercise and leave the office chair a short while for some physical activitiy. Sweden 1945 Kristoffersson

Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) in 1960, when she toured with the Royal Ballet and would soon begin her three decade partnership Stock Photo

RMCWBP8H–Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) in 1960, when she toured with the Royal Ballet and would soon begin her three decade partnership

'Plexiglas furniture in a 1940s interior', 1941. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT15FN–'Plexiglas furniture in a 1940s interior', 1941. Artist: Unknown.

'Wentworth Club', c1940. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMW7F03F–'Wentworth Club', c1940. Artist: Unknown.

Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Sons of the Desert, 1933 (Film Classics, Re-release 1940s). Poster File Reference # 33595 715THA Stock Photo

RMPMC4ER–Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Sons of the Desert, 1933 (Film Classics, Re-release 1940s). Poster File Reference # 33595 715THA

'Signal' magazine. Cover of issue number 1 (January 1943) of the Spanish edition (SP 1), with a photograph of cannons. Before his entry into the military service, the 1943 recruitment. This German magazine was published between April 1940 and April 1945, being the main propaganda organ of the German army during the Second World War. Stock Photo

RM2N5E3EY–'Signal' magazine. Cover of issue number 1 (January 1943) of the Spanish edition (SP 1), with a photograph of cannons. Before his entry into the military service, the 1943 recruitment. This German magazine was published between April 1940 and April 1945, being the main propaganda organ of the German army during the Second World War.

1950s, historical, a motor car of a previous decade, probably from the 1940s, parked on a cobbled street of small victorian terraced houses, Oldham, Manchester, England, UK. Stock Photo

RM2T7AGPJ–1950s, historical, a motor car of a previous decade, probably from the 1940s, parked on a cobbled street of small victorian terraced houses, Oldham, Manchester, England, UK.

1940's reenactor looks out of window on Pearl Harbor Day Troop train reenactment from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego Stock Photo

RMD9TX6R–1940's reenactor looks out of window on Pearl Harbor Day Troop train reenactment from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego

Aircraft provisioning the allies during the siege of West Berlin by the Russians in the late 1940s, in the so-called Berlin Airlift. Allied Museum. Berlin. Germany. Stock Photo

RMP50AA2–Aircraft provisioning the allies during the siege of West Berlin by the Russians in the late 1940s, in the so-called Berlin Airlift. Allied Museum. Berlin. Germany.

RMF7M3A1–1940's reenactor looks out of window on Pearl Harbor Day Troop train reenactment from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diego

Arriving at Southampton from New York today, aboard the Cunard White Star Liner Queen Mary were members of the all England women's hockey team which won or its 18 games in the United States. The only English side which has managed to win anything in the United States for a decade, the team having paid their own fares proceeded to beat all comers in the USA and pileup 203 goals with only five against. Picture shows: 'Conquering Heroines' bottom row left to right Joan Warwick - umpire, Peggy Lodge - captain, and Jean Finley. 17 December 1947 Stock Photo

RM2Y62AGK–Arriving at Southampton from New York today, aboard the Cunard White Star Liner Queen Mary were members of the all England women's hockey team which won or its 18 games in the United States. The only English side which has managed to win anything in the United States for a decade, the team having paid their own fares proceeded to beat all comers in the USA and pileup 203 goals with only five against. Picture shows: 'Conquering Heroines' bottom row left to right Joan Warwick - umpire, Peggy Lodge - captain, and Jean Finley. 17 December 1947

Feb 14, 2006; Cat Island, BAHAMAS; The Hermitage was built by diocesan architect Father Jerome who ventured to Cat Island in the early 1940s. Father Jerome lived the last decade of his life in the Hermitage and was buried in a cave located behind it. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Damon Higgins/Palm Beach Post /ZUMA Press. (©) Copyright 2006 by Palm Beach Post Stock Photo

RMDNYX14–Feb 14, 2006; Cat Island, BAHAMAS; The Hermitage was built by diocesan architect Father Jerome who ventured to Cat Island in the early 1940s. Father Jerome lived the last decade of his life in the Hermitage and was buried in a cave located behind it. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Damon Higgins/Palm Beach Post /ZUMA Press. (©) Copyright 2006 by Palm Beach Post

RME7NA03–Spitfire

1940's kitchen interior scene, Lincolnshire, England, U.K. Stock Photo

RF2BKW941–1940's kitchen interior scene, Lincolnshire, England, U.K.

Washington, D.C.: January 16, 1942 Korean leader Dr. Syngman Rhee who wasa proclaimed President of a Korean Provisional Government a decade ago now heads a mission in Washington to create a Korean government in exile. Stock Photo

RM2RE30AE–Washington, D.C.: January 16, 1942 Korean leader Dr. Syngman Rhee who wasa proclaimed President of a Korean Provisional Government a decade ago now heads a mission in Washington to create a Korean government in exile.

Outside WS Wallis & co Wood Street, Mackay c1940. W.S. Wallis & Co Butchers Advertising: Head straight to this Butchery and score every time. The best Meats await you here. TRY OUR TENDER STEAKS. W. S. WALLIS & CO. 171482862?searchTerm=wallis & co mackay&searchLimits=l-state=Queensland|||l-decade=194|||l-category=Advertising ) Wood Street, Mackay. Phone 44. P.O. Box 140. ***** APPETISING MEALS. Just wrap your teeth around one of our JUICY STEAKS and you will enjoy real delight. Whether is is Veal or Beef, Lamb or Mutton which you prefer, you will find the Very Choicest Mea Stock Photo

RMMY0MWD–Outside WS Wallis & co Wood Street, Mackay c1940. W.S. Wallis & Co Butchers Advertising: Head straight to this Butchery and score every time. The best Meats await you here. TRY OUR TENDER STEAKS. W. S. WALLIS & CO. 171482862?searchTerm=wallis & co mackay&searchLimits=l-state=Queensland|||l-decade=194|||l-category=Advertising ) Wood Street, Mackay. Phone 44. P.O. Box 140. ***** APPETISING MEALS. Just wrap your teeth around one of our JUICY STEAKS and you will enjoy real delight. Whether is is Veal or Beef, Lamb or Mutton which you prefer, you will find the Very Choicest Mea

“We Just Met Yesterday,” a band comprised of RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath Airmen, performs Sept. 14, 2013, in the Galaxy Club during the Air Force ball on RAF Mildenhall, England. This year's Air Force Ball theme centered around the 1940s, celebratin Stock Photo

RMDEXGK3–“We Just Met Yesterday,” a band comprised of RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath Airmen, performs Sept. 14, 2013, in the Galaxy Club during the Air Force ball on RAF Mildenhall, England. This year's Air Force Ball theme centered around the 1940s, celebratin

The word '1940s' written in white tiles against a dark vintage grunge background. Stock Photo

RFH60W76–The word '1940s' written in white tiles against a dark vintage grunge background.

Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) in 1960, when she toured with the Royal Ballet and would soon begin her three decade partnership with Rudolf Nureyev. Stock Photo

RMBTKEND–Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) in 1960, when she toured with the Royal Ballet and would soon begin her three decade partnership with Rudolf Nureyev.

RM2RG7GRK–In the 1940s. An elderly woman in a typical 1940s kitchen with the details of the interior and the objects being very representative of the decade. A household assistant, kitchen machine, is an electrical appliance whose basic function is to mix and process dough and it's seen standing on the bench. Actually, household assistant is a brand word taken from the Electrolux model called Assistant. Electrolux has registered the word Assistant as a trademark. Unlike, for example, food processors and electric whisks, the processing in an assistant takes place at a significantly lower speed, which

Fred Zinnemann (1907-1997), director and producer had a six decade Hollywood career and won four academy awards. 1946 portrait. Stock Photo

RMCWBP9Y–Fred Zinnemann (1907-1997), director and producer had a six decade Hollywood career and won four academy awards. 1946 portrait.

William Millward Ltd, Birmingham, West Midlands, 1940s. Artist: GB Mason Stock Photo

RMDDMX2J–William Millward Ltd, Birmingham, West Midlands, 1940s. Artist: GB Mason

'Decorations for a Music Room by Fritz Erler', c1899. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMW7EPKK–'Decorations for a Music Room by Fritz Erler', c1899. Artist: Unknown.

Poster Art - A'The Vampire's Ghost' (1945) Republic Pictures/ File Reference # 34082-560THA Stock Photo

RM2E9MH8H–Poster Art - A'The Vampire's Ghost' (1945) Republic Pictures/ File Reference # 34082-560THA

1940s Concept Metal Letterpress Type Stock Photo

RM2C0WAM3–1940s Concept Metal Letterpress Type

1950, historical, man on motorcycle with roofed 'Watsonian' sidecar. In the 1940s and 50s, this form of transport, often called a 'combination' or 'rig', was a popular method of transporting a passenger until the growth of the passenger car in the later part of the decade. Eastablished in 1912, the British Watsonian sidecar made in Greet, Birmingham was the most popular sidecar in its day. Stock Photo

RMR31GXA–1950, historical, man on motorcycle with roofed 'Watsonian' sidecar. In the 1940s and 50s, this form of transport, often called a 'combination' or 'rig', was a popular method of transporting a passenger until the growth of the passenger car in the later part of the decade. Eastablished in 1912, the British Watsonian sidecar made in Greet, Birmingham was the most popular sidecar in its day.

LODZ JEWISH GHETTO Men Women and Children stare at the Nazi photographers camera in apprehension, wearing Nazi designated 'Star of David' yellow stars to denote Jewish people, in the infamous Polish Lodz Ghetto Poland. Most were taken to Nazi concentration camps to fulfil Hitler's 'final solution'. Facilitated by the infamous war criminal Heinrich Himmler. Stock Photo

RMK0766R–LODZ JEWISH GHETTO Men Women and Children stare at the Nazi photographers camera in apprehension, wearing Nazi designated 'Star of David' yellow stars to denote Jewish people, in the infamous Polish Lodz Ghetto Poland. Most were taken to Nazi concentration camps to fulfil Hitler's 'final solution'. Facilitated by the infamous war criminal Heinrich Himmler.

RMP50D6Y–Aircraft provisioning the allies during the siege of West Berlin by the Russians in the late 1940s, in the so-called Berlin Airlift. Allied Museum. Berlin. Germany.

BACK ON CRCUIT - FOR MILLIONS TO SEE Looking as bright as ever not a day older, these juggling Clowns are again doing their tricks on the cliffs of Blackpool after a decade of retirement. Thousands of the visitors, many of whom remember the clowns from pre-war days, are now pouring into the resort to see them and the rest of the autumn illuminations, now twinkling along six miles of promenade after ten years of darkness caused by World War II. The £50,000 free show, on which a hundred men worked day and night for 5 months, is expected to attract over 2 ,000,000 visitors to blackpool . 1 Stock Photo

RM2Y70P9H–BACK ON CRCUIT - FOR MILLIONS TO SEE Looking as bright as ever not a day older, these juggling Clowns are again doing their tricks on the cliffs of Blackpool after a decade of retirement. Thousands of the visitors, many of whom remember the clowns from pre-war days, are now pouring into the resort to see them and the rest of the autumn illuminations, now twinkling along six miles of promenade after ten years of darkness caused by World War II. The £50,000 free show, on which a hundred men worked day and night for 5 months, is expected to attract over 2 ,000,000 visitors to blackpool . 1

Feb 14, 2006; Cat Island, BAHAMAS; A flower growing in the wall of the Hermitage. The Hermitage was built by diocesan architect Father Jerome who ventured to Cat Island in the early 1940s. Father Jerome lived the last decade of his life in the Hermitage and was buried in a cave located behind it. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Damon Higgins/Palm Beach Post /ZUMA Press. (©) Copyright Stock Photo

RMDNYX15–Feb 14, 2006; Cat Island, BAHAMAS; A flower growing in the wall of the Hermitage. The Hermitage was built by diocesan architect Father Jerome who ventured to Cat Island in the early 1940s. Father Jerome lived the last decade of his life in the Hermitage and was buried in a cave located behind it. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Damon Higgins/Palm Beach Post /ZUMA Press. (©) Copyright

RME7NA05–Spitfire wing and engine

Elderly man, dressed in authentic 1940's clothing stood in the back doorway of a red brick house. Birmingham, England, U.K. Stock Photo

RF2BJP10R–Elderly man, dressed in authentic 1940's clothing stood in the back doorway of a red brick house. Birmingham, England, U.K.

The word '1940s' written in white 3D letters on a colorful background concept and theme. Stock Photo

RFH60W75–The word '1940s' written in white 3D letters on a colorful background concept and theme.

RMBTKEPD–Fred Zinnemann (1907-1997), director and producer had a six decade Hollywood career and won four academy awards. 1946 portrait.

RM2RMGE15–In the 1940s. A woman in a typical 1940s kitchen with the details of the interior and the objects being very representative of the decade. A household assistant, kitchen machine, is an electrical appliance whose basic function is to mix and process dough and it's seen standing on the bench. Actually, household assistant is a brand word taken from the Electrolux model called Assistant. Electrolux has registered the word Assistant as a trademark. Unlike, for example, food processors and electric whisks, the processing in an assistant takes place at a significantly lower speed, which is a prer

Early 1940s Diamond T truck pulling a large load, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael Walters Stock Photo

RMDDTBNY–Early 1940s Diamond T truck pulling a large load, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael Walters

Doncaster Race Course, 1940. Stock Photo

RMW7EHBC–Doncaster Race Course, 1940.

Poster Art - 'The Power of the Whistler' (1945) Columbia Pictures/ File Reference # 34082-553THA Stock Photo

RM2E9MH8T–Poster Art - 'The Power of the Whistler' (1945) Columbia Pictures/ File Reference # 34082-553THA

RM2C0WAJP–1940s Concept Metal Letterpress Type

Burlesque Theatre, Times Square. Dated: early 1940s. Dimensions: sheet: 30.16 × 22.54 cm (11 7/8 × 8 7/8 in.). Medium: charcoal on wove paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: EDWARD HOPPER. Stock Photo

RM2YJFP2H–Burlesque Theatre, Times Square. Dated: early 1940s. Dimensions: sheet: 30.16 × 22.54 cm (11 7/8 × 8 7/8 in.). Medium: charcoal on wove paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: EDWARD HOPPER.

DEAN STOCKWELL (March 5, 1936 - November 7, 2021) who began his seven-decade acting career as a child in the 1940s and later had key roles in films including “A Long Day’s Journey Into Night” in 1962 and “Blue Velvet” in 1986, while also making his mark in television, most notably on the hit science fiction series “Quantum Leap,” died on Sunday. He was 85. FILE PHOTO SHOT: February 1, 1989, Los Angeles, California, USA: Portrait of actor DEAN STOCKWELL. (Credit Image: © Alan Greth/ZUMA Press) Stock Photo

RM2H5GTG5–DEAN STOCKWELL (March 5, 1936 - November 7, 2021) who began his seven-decade acting career as a child in the 1940s and later had key roles in films including “A Long Day’s Journey Into Night” in 1962 and “Blue Velvet” in 1986, while also making his mark in television, most notably on the hit science fiction series “Quantum Leap,” died on Sunday. He was 85. FILE PHOTO SHOT: February 1, 1989, Los Angeles, California, USA: Portrait of actor DEAN STOCKWELL. (Credit Image: © Alan Greth/ZUMA Press)

Kitchen interior from yesteryear, Birmingham, England, U.K. Stock Photo

RF2BJP0HK–Kitchen interior from yesteryear, Birmingham, England, U.K.

The word '1940s' written in tile letters isolated on a white background. Stock Photo

RFH60W77–The word '1940s' written in tile letters isolated on a white background.

Åke Seyffarth, 1919-1998 Swedish athlete. Competed in both cycling and skating. The years 1939-1940 and 1943 Swedish champion in the 50 km cycle race. However, he became best known as a skater, probably the best of the 1940s. Early in the decade, he became world champion in both 3000 meters and 5000 meters in Davos. In the 1948 Winter Olympics, Seyffarth became a silver medalist in the 1,500 meter skating and a gold medalist in the 10,000 meter, the same year he again became Swedish champion in all four distances. The picture published in the newspaper Se no. 18 in 1940 with the headline 'One Stock Photo

RM2WAAJBE–Åke Seyffarth, 1919-1998 Swedish athlete. Competed in both cycling and skating. The years 1939-1940 and 1943 Swedish champion in the 50 km cycle race. However, he became best known as a skater, probably the best of the 1940s. Early in the decade, he became world champion in both 3000 meters and 5000 meters in Davos. In the 1948 Winter Olympics, Seyffarth became a silver medalist in the 1,500 meter skating and a gold medalist in the 10,000 meter, the same year he again became Swedish champion in all four distances. The picture published in the newspaper Se no. 18 in 1940 with the headline 'One

RMDDTBNT–Early 1940s Diamond T truck pulling a large load, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael Walters

'John's Baskerville's Virgil', 1757, (1946). Artist: John Baskerville. Stock Photo

RMW7EWWY–'John's Baskerville's Virgil', 1757, (1946). Artist: John Baskerville.

Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, 'María Candelaria' (1943) MGM. Photo Credit: MGM/The Hollywood Archive- File Reference # 34082-851THA Stock Photo

RM2EWA0X5–Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, 'María Candelaria' (1943) MGM. Photo Credit: MGM/The Hollywood Archive- File Reference # 34082-851THA

1940s Concept Vintage Letterpress Type Stock Photo

RM2C0NEM9–1940s Concept Vintage Letterpress Type

Fire Station. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 44.6 x 57.1 cm (17 9/16 x 22 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Perkins Harnly. Artist Unknown. Stock Photo

RMR37YG6–Fire Station. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 44.6 x 57.1 cm (17 9/16 x 22 1/2 in.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Perkins Harnly. Artist Unknown.

RM2H5GTG8–DEAN STOCKWELL (March 5, 1936 - November 7, 2021) who began his seven-decade acting career as a child in the 1940s and later had key roles in films including “A Long Day’s Journey Into Night” in 1962 and “Blue Velvet” in 1986, while also making his mark in television, most notably on the hit science fiction series “Quantum Leap,” died on Sunday. He was 85. FILE PHOTO SHOT: Child actor DEAN STOCKWELL in a scene from the 1946 film 'Home, Sweet Homicide'. (Credit Image: © Smp/ZUMA Wire)

The word '1940s' concept and theme painted in watercolor ink on a white paper. Stock Photo

RFH60W7D–The word '1940s' concept and theme painted in watercolor ink on a white paper.

RM2WAAJBB–Åke Seyffarth, 1919-1998 Swedish athlete. Competed in both cycling and skating. The years 1939-1940 and 1943 Swedish champion in the 50 km cycle race. However, he became best known as a skater, probably the best of the 1940s. Early in the decade, he became world champion in both 3000 meters and 5000 meters in Davos. In the 1948 Winter Olympics, Seyffarth became a silver medalist in the 1,500 meter skating and a gold medalist in the 10,000 meter, the same year he again became Swedish champion in all four distances. The picture published in the newspaper Se no. 18 in 1940 with the headline 'One

The Red Cross wartime advertisement, 1940s . Artist: Wilfred Fryer Stock Photo

RME8F312–The Red Cross wartime advertisement, 1940s . Artist: Wilfred Fryer

Epsom Race Course, 1940. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7EHB3–Epsom Race Course, 1940. Artist: Unknown

Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1948 / File Reference # 34145-408THA Stock Photo

RM2GJPK08–Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1948 / File Reference # 34145-408THA

1940s Concept Isolated Metal Letterpress Type Stock Photo

RM2C0WAHX–1940s Concept Isolated Metal Letterpress Type

Chess Players. Genre subject. Pen and gray and brown ink with brown ink washes over graphite, with pen and black ink line along the edges of the drawing on medium, smooth, cream, wove paper. Height: 111 mm (4.37 in); Width: 178 mm (7 in). Author: Thomas Rowlandson. Stock Photo

RMPNDR7B–Chess Players. Genre subject. Pen and gray and brown ink with brown ink washes over graphite, with pen and black ink line along the edges of the drawing on medium, smooth, cream, wove paper. Height: 111 mm (4.37 in); Width: 178 mm (7 in). Author: Thomas Rowlandson.

RM2H5GTG7–DEAN STOCKWELL (March 5, 1936 - November 7, 2021) who began his seven-decade acting career as a child in the 1940s and later had key roles in films including “A Long Day’s Journey Into Night” in 1962 and “Blue Velvet” in 1986, while also making his mark in television, most notably on the hit science fiction series “Quantum Leap,” died on Sunday. He was 85. FILE PHOTO SHOT: DEAN STOCKWELL, center, with MILLIE PERKINS, left, and JOANNA MOORE at the Hollywood premiere of ''The Diary of Anne Frank'' in 1959. (Credit Image: © Globe Photos/ZUMA Wire)

The word '1940s' painted in black ink over a colorful watercolor washed background concept and theme. Stock Photo

RFH60W79–The word '1940s' painted in black ink over a colorful watercolor washed background concept and theme.

RM2WAAJBC–Åke Seyffarth, 1919-1998 Swedish athlete. Competed in both cycling and skating. The years 1939-1940 and 1943 Swedish champion in the 50 km cycle race. However, he became best known as a skater, probably the best of the 1940s. Early in the decade, he became world champion in both 3000 meters and 5000 meters in Davos. In the 1948 Winter Olympics, Seyffarth became a silver medalist in the 1,500 meter skating and a gold medalist in the 10,000 meter, the same year he again became Swedish champion in all four distances. The picture published in the newspaper Se no. 18 in 1940 with the headline 'One

'Woven cotton bedspread by Vantona Textiles Ltd.', 1941. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT15FT–'Woven cotton bedspread by Vantona Textiles Ltd.', 1941. Artist: Unknown.

Alice Faye (1915-1998), American actress and singer, c1930s-c1940s. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMB0KEH0–Alice Faye (1915-1998), American actress and singer, c1930s-c1940s. Artist: Unknown

Hedy Lamarr, circa 1943 / File Reference # 34145-439THA Stock Photo

RM2GJPK7M–Hedy Lamarr, circa 1943 / File Reference # 34145-439THA

Glasgow Cathedral. Date/Period: Between 1794 and 1795. Landscape. Watercolor with pen in brown and black ink over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream, wove paper mount. Height: 298 mm (11.73 in); Width: 249 mm (9.80 in). Author: Thomas Girtin. Stock Photo

RMRFDEYC–Glasgow Cathedral. Date/Period: Between 1794 and 1795. Landscape. Watercolor with pen in brown and black ink over graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream, wove paper mount. Height: 298 mm (11.73 in); Width: 249 mm (9.80 in). Author: Thomas Girtin.

RM2H5GTG6–DEAN STOCKWELL (March 5, 1936 - November 7, 2021) who began his seven-decade acting career as a child in the 1940s and later had key roles in films including “A Long Day’s Journey Into Night” in 1962 and “Blue Velvet” in 1986, while also making his mark in television, most notably on the hit science fiction series “Quantum Leap,” died on Sunday. He was 85. FILE PHOTO SHOT: (L-R) DEAN STOCKWELL and DENNIS HOPPER at the L.I.F.E. Fashion show luncheon, circa 1980's. (Credit Image: © Globe Photos/ZUMA Wire)

The word '1940s' written in watercolor washes over a white paper background concept and theme. Stock Photo

RFH2K9JF–The word '1940s' written in watercolor washes over a white paper background concept and theme.

1940s summer outfit. A young blonde woman wears a outfit with shorts and jacket. Sweden 1947 Kristoffersson Z25-3 Stock Photo

RMW2CPEX–1940s summer outfit. A young blonde woman wears a outfit with shorts and jacket. Sweden 1947 Kristoffersson Z25-3

Boris Pasternak, Russian poet and novelist, Peredelkino, USSR, 1940s. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDYTXW–Boris Pasternak, Russian poet and novelist, Peredelkino, USSR, 1940s. Artist: Unknown

Jane Wyman, American actress, 20th century. Artist: Paramount Pictures Stock Photo

RMBC1A7D–Jane Wyman, American actress, 20th century. Artist: Paramount Pictures

Hedy Lamarr, circa 1943 / File Reference # 34145-444THA Stock Photo

RM2GJPKBN–Hedy Lamarr, circa 1943 / File Reference # 34145-444THA

Advertisement for the Ideal and Erika typewriters on one of the inside pages of the magazine 'Signal', issue number 8 (25 July 1940) of the French edition. This magazine was published between April 1940 and April 1945 and was the main propaganda organ of the German army during the Second World War. Stock Photo

RM2NJ09YK–Advertisement for the Ideal and Erika typewriters on one of the inside pages of the magazine 'Signal', issue number 8 (25 July 1940) of the French edition. This magazine was published between April 1940 and April 1945 and was the main propaganda organ of the German army during the Second World War.

The word '1940s' written in vintage dirty metal letterpress type on a whitewashed wooden background with ink and paint stains. Stock Photo

RFGMB2E0–The word '1940s' written in vintage dirty metal letterpress type on a whitewashed wooden background with ink and paint stains.

Shoes in the 1940s. A mother with her daughter by the window. While she is measuring something on a scale the girl shows her shoes. Sweden 1943 Kristoffersson ref D57-4 Stock Photo

RM2PFX1Y6–Shoes in the 1940s. A mother with her daughter by the window. While she is measuring something on a scale the girl shows her shoes. Sweden 1943 Kristoffersson ref D57-4

Building the Fort Loudon Dam, Tennessee, USA, early 1940s. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDYE49–Building the Fort Loudon Dam, Tennessee, USA, early 1940s. Artist: Unknown

Miriam Hopkins (1902-1972), American actress, c1930s-c1940s. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMB0KEHE–Miriam Hopkins (1902-1972), American actress, c1930s-c1940s. Artist: Unknown

Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1946 / File Reference # 34145-407THA Stock Photo

RM2GJPK17–Elizabeth Taylor, circa 1946 / File Reference # 34145-407THA

Edvard Munch (1863-1944). Norwegian painter. Self-Portrait between the Clock and the Bed, 1940-1943. Munch Museum. Oslo. Norway. Stock Photo

RM2YJCTW8–Edvard Munch (1863-1944). Norwegian painter. Self-Portrait between the Clock and the Bed, 1940-1943. Munch Museum. Oslo. Norway.

Shoes in the 1940s. A couple with shoes in front of them on the kitchen table. The shoes are used for some time and is in need of a polish. Sweden 1943 Kristoffersson ref D59-1 Stock Photo

RM2PFX1Y2–Shoes in the 1940s. A couple with shoes in front of them on the kitchen table. The shoes are used for some time and is in need of a polish. Sweden 1943 Kristoffersson ref D59-1

Fordson tractor, with Land girl 1940's. Stock Photo

RM2A4T5Y9–Fordson tractor, with Land girl 1940's.

Saynatsalo Town Hall, 1940s. Artist: Alvar Aalto Stock Photo

RMW7EE3A–Saynatsalo Town Hall, 1940s. Artist: Alvar Aalto

English crime mystery writer Agatha Christie, circa 1949 / File Reference # 34145-429THA Stock Photo

RM2GJPK57–English crime mystery writer Agatha Christie, circa 1949 / File Reference # 34145-429THA

Advertisement for Mercedes office machines (Mercedes Bureau-Maschinen GmbH) on one of the inside pages of the magazine 'Signal', issue No 9 (10 August 1940) of the German-Italian edition. This magazine was published between April 1940 and April 1945 and was the main propaganda organ of the German army during the Second World War. Stock Photo

RM2NJ0A05–Advertisement for Mercedes office machines (Mercedes Bureau-Maschinen GmbH) on one of the inside pages of the magazine 'Signal', issue No 9 (10 August 1940) of the German-Italian edition. This magazine was published between April 1940 and April 1945 and was the main propaganda organ of the German army during the Second World War.

Shoes in the 1940s. A young woman with shoes in front of her, taken from the closet- The shoes have been used for some time and is in need of a polish. Sweden 1943 Kristoffersson ref D57-2 Stock Photo

RM2PFX1Y4–Shoes in the 1940s. A young woman with shoes in front of her, taken from the closet- The shoes have been used for some time and is in need of a polish. Sweden 1943 Kristoffersson ref D57-2

Fordson tractor, with Land girls 1940's. Stock Photo

RM2A4T60G–Fordson tractor, with Land girls 1940's.

Jeep Pack of playing cards from Belgium, 1940s. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7ED0H–Jeep Pack of playing cards from Belgium, 1940s. Artist: Unknown

Gary Cooper in costume with his wife, Veronica Balfe, circa 1947 / File Reference # 34145-456THA Stock Photo

RM2GJPKE8–Gary Cooper in costume with his wife, Veronica Balfe, circa 1947 / File Reference # 34145-456THA

Sketch for Indian Dancers. Date: ca. 1933-1943. tempera on paperboard: illustration board. Museum: Smithsonian American Art Museum. Stock Photo

RM2R6F0NG–Sketch for Indian Dancers. Date: ca. 1933-1943. tempera on paperboard: illustration board. Museum: Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Shoes in the 1940s. A young woman polishes a shoe with a shoe brush. The leather shoe that is worn will have it's dirt removed and shine of the shoe polish Sweden 1946 Kristoffersson ref Z20-5 Stock Photo

RM2PFX1TF–Shoes in the 1940s. A young woman polishes a shoe with a shoe brush. The leather shoe that is worn will have it's dirt removed and shine of the shoe polish Sweden 1946 Kristoffersson ref Z20-5

Bedford OB bus in Guernsey late 1940's. Stock Photo

RM2A4T54D–Bedford OB bus in Guernsey late 1940's.

'The Quayside, Brixham', 1940s. Creator: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMT8RK0H–'The Quayside, Brixham', 1940s. Creator: Unknown.

English crime mystery writer Agatha Christie at her home, Greenway House, Devon, England, 1946 / File Reference # 34145-426THA Stock Photo

RM2GJPK50–English crime mystery writer Agatha Christie at her home, Greenway House, Devon, England, 1946 / File Reference # 34145-426THA

Anne Cresacre (c.1511-77). Date/Period: Ca. 1527. Drawing. Black and coloured chalks, paper. Height: 372 mm (14.64 in); Width: 266 mm (10.47 in). Author: Hans Holbein. Stock Photo

RMPPK0CA–Anne Cresacre (c.1511-77). Date/Period: Ca. 1527. Drawing. Black and coloured chalks, paper. Height: 372 mm (14.64 in); Width: 266 mm (10.47 in). Author: Hans Holbein.

1940s summer outfit. A young blonde woman wears a practical summer outfit with long white trousers and a short jacket. By holding a rake it's implied that she is dressed for garden work. Sweden 1947 Kristoffersson Z25-3 Stock Photo

RMW2CPEW–1940s summer outfit. A young blonde woman wears a practical summer outfit with long white trousers and a short jacket. By holding a rake it's implied that she is dressed for garden work. Sweden 1947 Kristoffersson Z25-3

Geoff Healey (on the left), and Donald Healey, late 1940s. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDME0J–Geoff Healey (on the left), and Donald Healey, late 1940s. Artist: Unknown

'Travelling Round Britain', 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMRC5PAW–'Travelling Round Britain', 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown.

English crime mystery writer Agatha Christie with her husband Max Mallowan outside their Devonshire home, Greenway House, 1946 / File Reference # 34145-436THA Stock Photo

RM2GJPK7H–English crime mystery writer Agatha Christie with her husband Max Mallowan outside their Devonshire home, Greenway House, 1946 / File Reference # 34145-436THA

A Toast II. Anders Zorn; Swedish, 1860-1920. Date: 1892-1893. Dimensions: 300 x 259 mm (image); 318 x 268 mm (plate); 448 x 348 mm (sheet). Etching on cream laid paper. Origin: Sweden. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute. Stock Photo

RMRX8NHN–A Toast II. Anders Zorn; Swedish, 1860-1920. Date: 1892-1893. Dimensions: 300 x 259 mm (image); 318 x 268 mm (plate); 448 x 348 mm (sheet). Etching on cream laid paper. Origin: Sweden. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute.

Shoes in the 1940s. A shoe polisher polishes a mans shoe as it should be. The leather shoe that is worn will have it's original shine back. The shoe polisher performed his job when the client sat in a special chair for the purpose, sitting and waiting and looking. Sweden 1943 Kristoffersson ref F15-5 Stock Photo

RM2PFX1RF–Shoes in the 1940s. A shoe polisher polishes a mans shoe as it should be. The leather shoe that is worn will have it's original shine back. The shoe polisher performed his job when the client sat in a special chair for the purpose, sitting and waiting and looking. Sweden 1943 Kristoffersson ref F15-5

Freeway opening, possibly the Ventura Freeway in Los Angeles, California, USA, late 1940s. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMDDMC5R–Freeway opening, possibly the Ventura Freeway in Los Angeles, California, USA, late 1940s. Artist: Unknown

RMRC5PAY–'Travelling Round Britain', 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown.

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