1940s Collection (#100)

Freckles rolls her eyes as she watches over her litter of 12 yelping puppies
United States: 1947. Freckles rolls her eyes as she watches over her litter of 12 yelping puppies

Irish Setter With 12 Puppies
United States: c. 1944. A mother Irish Setter nursing her litter of twelve puppies

A Samba Stepping Black Poodle
Hollywood, California: 1944. A Samba stepping black poodle by the name of Countess is entertaining folks at the Music Box Theatre on Hollywood Blvd

Dog Graduates From School
New York, New York: May, 1952. Waldorf, the toy poodle sits in the hand of his mistress after successfully graduating from training school

Old Dogs Perform Old Tricks
Pasadena, California: 1943. These two chihuahuas have been doing this stunt for years. Goldie, (the pushee), and Siver, (the pusher) are respectively 13 and 15 years old

Oversized Lap Dog
London, England: 1946. Ace of Ladymeade, prize winning Great Dane at the West Country Dog Club Show in Bristol, tries to emulate the dachshund by sitting on his mistress lap

Cover Boy, the winner of the Bulldog class
New York, New York: February, 1947. Cover Boy, the winner of the Bulldog class at the 71st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden

Chihuahua Longs For Sausage
New York, New York: c. 1941. A chihuahua at the Westminster Kennel Show gazes longingly at the tempting morsel just out of reach

Two Pounds Of Pomeranian
New York, New York: 1941. Griselda, the two year old Pomeranian, is the smallest dog in the Westminster Kennel Club Show in Madison Square Garden, weighing in at 1 pound, 12 ounces

A Saluki at the Golden Gate Kennel Club Show
San Francisco, California: 1946. A Saluki at the Golden Gate Kennel Club Show. The breed is that of the traditional Egyptian Holy Dog, which in the past was mummified after death

Winter Warfare Maneuvers
Pine Camp, New York: January, 1940. Taking winter warfare lessons from the Finns, men of the 28th Infantry ski down a slope during winter maneuvers

Japanese Torpedo Plane Crashes
Saipan, Mariana Islands: October 15, 1945. A Japanese torpedo plane crashes in flames from a direct hit from carrier anti-aircraft fire

Navy Seabee Off To War
Davisville, Rhode Island: December 26, 1943. This Navy Seabee is heading off for duty in the South Pacific. The Seabees were founded here two years ago on December 28, 1941

A Japanese bomb explodes on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise, killing the photographer, Phom 3 / c Robert Read
Pacific Ocean: October 15, 1945. A Japanese bomb explodes on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise, killing the photographer, Phom 3/c Robert Read, but the film survived

Japanese salvos drop next to the USS White Plains as the USS Kitkun Bay scrambles its fighters during the 2nd Battle of
Philippine Sea, Philippines October 25, 1944 Japanese salvos drop next to the USS White Plains as the USS Kitkun Bay scrambles its fighters during the 2nd Battle of the Philippine Sea

Marine And A Letter From Home
Enogai Inlet, New Georgia Islands, September, 1943. Col. Harry Liversedge, Commanding Officer of the Marine Raiders, reads his first letter from home since he went into action

Workers Sign 5, 000th B-17
Seattle, Washington: May, 1944. The factory workers signing their names on the 5, 000th Boeing B-17 built since Pearl Harbor at Plant #2 in Seattle

5, 000th Boeing B-17 Built
Seattle, Washington: May, 1944. The 5, 000th Boeing B-17 built since Pearl Harbor at Plant #2 in Seattle, surrounded by the factory workers

Early VE-Day On Wall Street
New York, New York: May 7, 1945. An erroneous Associated Press announcement has New Yorkers celebrating VE-Day and dancing on Wall Street

Lonely World War II War Worker
Arlington Farms, Virginia: March, 1944. A woman who works for the War Department in her single room in the governments housing project for war workers

Dancer Jose Limon Leaps High
Camp Lee, Virginia: September 8, 1943. Nationally famous dancer, Pvt. Jose Limon, leaps high as a part of an all-soldier revue for the Third War Loan Drive

Woman Wartime Worker
Dayton, Ohio: October, 1944. Frankie McCoy, a skilled worker at the airplane factory in Dayton. Here she is wearing work slacks, steel toed shoes, and a safety cap

Soldier Shares His Meal
Italy: October 6, 1943 An American soldier shares his rations with two hungry Italian waifs

Japanese Military Parade
Tokyo, Japan: c. 1940. A Japanese military high school students organiization parading in front of Japanese officials and the German and Italian ambassadors

Japanese Pilot Aims
Japan: 1941. A Japanese pilot looking through a gun sight

German soldiers launch a suprise attack on Bunker 17
Europe: c. 1941 German soldiers launch a suprise attack on Bunker 17

Crimean Conference In Yalta
Yalta, Ukraine: February 4-11, 1945. A scene from the Crimean Conference with Prime Minister Winston Churchill, President Franklin D

A wounded British Commando is being evacuated after a raid on German suppy depots in Norway
Vaagso, Norway: December 27, 1941. A wounded British Commando is being evacuated after a raid on German suppy depots in Norway

The Evacuation of Dunkirk
Dunkirk, France: c. June 1, 1940. The Evacuation of Dunkirk as painted by Charles Cundall. The British evacuated over 350, 000 British, Belgian, French

General Charles de Gaulle
Paris, France: August 27, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle walks up to place a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Solder beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris

A Flame Thrower Attacks
Tengchung, China: October 4, 1944. A Chinese flame thrower sends a searing stream towards a Japanese pillbox in the fight for Tengchung

General Charles de Gaulle salutes in the town square of Rennes, France
Rennes, France: August 21, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle salutes in the town square of Rennes, France, the capital of Brittany, as the French national anthem is being played

French soldiers of the 2nd Amored Division scan the rooftops of Paris for a source of sniper fire
Paris, France: August 28, 1944. French soldiers of the 2nd Amored Division scan the rooftops of Paris for a source of sniper fire

French soldiers fire their 155mm artlillery piece at German positions on the Western Front
France: October 10, 1939. French soldiers fire their 155mm artlillery piece at German positions on the Western Front

A Seventh Marine patrol fights its way up a frozen mountain side in Korea
Koto-ri, Korea: December, 1950. A Seventh Marine patrol fights its way up a frozen mountain side to flank the Chinese communists who are trying to trap the Marine withdrawal from Chosin Reservoir

Soldiers of the United States 1st Calvary Division
Korea: February 4, 1951. Soldiers of the United States 1st Calvary Division move out on an assault of a Communist held hill in Korea

An Army Draft Service Worker
United States: c. 1940. An Army draft service worker

Riding An Ice Whirligig
Russia: c. 1945 The ice whirligig is a popular sport with children in Russia. All it takes is a pole, a sled, a rider, and people to spin it around at terrifc speeds

A Backwards Toboggan Ride
Pennsylvania: c. 1940 A group of adults wave as they ride backwards on a toboggan down Cedar Crest Hill

To The Bat Sled, Robin
United States: c. 1950 A fancy snow sled, complete with steering wheel and Batman insignias

Skiing Under A Curl
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada: c. 1951. A skier cuts under a snow curl in the Rocky Mountains

Downhill Skiing In A Flurry
World: c. 1939 A skier descending an untraveled mountain in a cloud of powder

A Soaring Skier In Profile
Saint-Sauveur, Quebec: c. 1948 A skier goes airborne coming down a run at Saint-Sauver in the Laurentian montains in Quebec

Skiing In Jasper National Park
Jasper National Park, Canada: c. 1950 Skiing in Jasper on the finest of powder snow, surrounded by spectacular scenery

Downhill Skiing In Banff
Banff, Alberta, Canada: 1949. Skiing on Quartz Ridge in Banff National Park

Skiing HIll 70 At St. Sauveur
Mont St. Sauveur, Quebec, Canada: c. 1948. This great slope, known as Hill 70 is famous for its snow depth and texture and is a favorite amongst the North American skiing fraternity

A Happy Skier In Vermont
East Corinth, Vermont: c. 1952. A skier in Vermont coming downhill with a big grin on his face

Rodeo Calf Roping
Kansas City, Missouri: c. 1950. This well trained rodeo horse stops on a dime as soon as the rope is over the calfs head, helping the rider in his race against the stopwatch

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Step back in time to the 1940s, a decade filled with resilience, creativity, and historical significance. In Holland House library after an air raid BB83_04456, the aftermath of war is evident as books lay scattered amidst the destruction. Swindon Works Map from the c. 1940s showcases the industrial prowess that fueled wartime efforts. A powerful image captures Red Army soldiers raising the Soviet flag over the Reichstag in Berlin on April 30, 1945. Vladimir Grebnev's photograph immortalizes this triumphant moment in history. The poster for Weston-super-Mare transports us to a seaside town post-war, enticing visitors with promises of sun-soaked relaxation and rejuvenation between 1948-1965. Toby Twirl Adventures takes young readers on thrilling journeys through enchanting tales set in 1940s UK. These children's stories captivate imaginations and provide an escape from reality. Kind Hearts And Coronets entertains audiences with its dark humor and captivating storyline during this era. This British film remains a classic even today. Whisky Galore. Entices viewers with its UK quad poster showcasing mischief and adventure surrounding whiskey shortages during World War II – a lighthearted take on challenging times. Orson Welles mesmerizes as Harry Lime in The Third Man – his enigmatic portrayal leaves audiences spellbound while exploring post-war Vienna's shadows. Brighton Rock (1947) UK One Sheet immerses viewers into a gripping crime drama set against Brighton's backdrop – capturing both gritty realism and atmospheric charm simultaneously. Bomb damage in Brampton Road reminds us of the devastating impact of war on local communities across Britain during WW2 - scars that would heal but never be forgotten by those who lived through it. "Tittle Tattle Lost the Battle" warns against careless talk during World War II - highlighting how loose lips can jeopardize national security and endanger lives when secrets are at stake.