Old Photos from the 1940s

[Onomea]

Great pictures. I especially like the ones of families, and the strength of character you can see in the parents' faces. Those were not the sort of people to trifle with.

As Sig220.45 says, check out the Pacific War pictures, too. Very, very good.

 

[GatorFarmer]

Oranges were a penny. I wonder if that figures out to have been a good deal when one takes inflation into account.

 

[Mule88]

Great photos, thanx for sharing!

 

[cowart]

A lot of them look like Kodachrome in 4x5 format.

Yes, #21 even shows the UUVV edge notch used on Kodachrome in that time period. The edge notch allowed technicians to identify the film type and emulsion side in total darkness.

Kodachrome was introduced in professional sizes starting in September 1938. 2.25 x 3.25", 3.25 x 4.25", 4x5", 5x7", 8x10" & 11x14". Sheet film sizes were discontinued in April 1951.

 

[feralmerril]

A penney in 1939 is like 15.666 cents today. Checked it here.
DollarTimes.com | Inflation Calculator

 

[PALADIN85020]

A penney in 1939 is like 15.666 cents today. Checked it here.
DollarTimes.com | Inflation Calculator

Then why is a "penny postcard" now 29 cents???

John

 

[monet61]

Just found these. Thanks for posting. Some of the best photos I've ever seen.