20 Photos Of What Life Looked Like In 1948
Carly Tennes
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Though most photos from 1948 may have been snapped in black and white, the world was just as vivid 76 years ago as it is today. But don’t take our word for it — just ask the fine folks who were photographed shooting hoops, flaunting their rides, and simply soaking up the summer sun during the decade’s penultimate year.
From days by the beach to photos of newlyweds enjoying their honeymoons, here are 20 photos of what life looked like in 1948.
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1. Brooklyn Baby
Courtesy of Salem1690s on Reddit“My grandmother, wearing pants and a T-shirt, while on an early date with my grandfather; Brooklyn, 1948.” -
2. Good Sports
Courtesy of Ineverdrive_cinqois5 on Reddit“1947/1948 everyone gets a nickname on the southside of Chicago.” -
3. Well-Suited
Courtesy of joebyrd3rd on Reddit“My father's graduation photo 1948.” -
4. Ready For Some Football
Courtesy of Slick1ru2 on Reddit 1948 Detroit. My mom is on the far right.“My dad, 1948, senior in high school.” -
5. Ford in Focus
Courtesy of godllub on Reddit“My Dad's first car, a 1939 Ford. He bought it with his own money that he earned farming (and drove it daily). He was 11 when he bought it, so this photo was taken in 1948.” -
6. Ballin’ Out
Courtesy of aiKorczak on Reddit“My grandfather Robert in 1948 as a member of the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball League.” -
7. Lovergirl
Courtesy of BotMotLot on Reddit“My grandma in Hawaii in 1948 with a note in the bottom right corner ‘to my dreamboat husband, from his little Geologist - Dec. ‘48.’” -
8. Summer Days
Courtesy of pm_me_cute_bunnies on Reddit“My grandparents in 1948, shortly after eloping at 17. They were married for over 60 years.” -
9. Flying Circus
Courtesy of Sunkisthappy on Reddit“My grandparents on the Ringling Circus in 1948. He fought in WWII, did flying trapeze, and later became a clown. She was an aerialist and showgirl and later became a realtor and landlord. I'll never be this cool.” -
10. Chimney Sweeps
Courtesy of Oscoli_The_German on Reddit“My grandfather(left) and a friend of his in front of the Central Station in Hamburg, Germany. He was a chimney sweeper. This picture was taken in 1948.” -
11. “1948 Detroit. My mom is on the far right.”
Courtesy of mystigirl123 on Reddit“My cousin Mary Lou (second from right) on her wedding day. They were going to the reception. The Best Man (Joseph) on the far left.The groom( Herbert) next to him. The priest's name I don't know. My mom was 18. Mary Lou is the only one with us today. She is 94 with severe Dementia.” -
12. Just Married
Courtesy of FortyHandz on Reddit“My grandparents wedding pictures (and on their honeymoon) - 1948.” -
13. Pretty Portraits
Courtesy of docjavi on Reddit“My grandpa around 1948 Mexico.” -
14. Summer Snaps
Courtesy of SupermouseDeadmouse on Reddit“My grandma, August 1948, age 24.” -
15. Date Night
Courtesy of katiehavard on Reddit“My grandparents on a date in 1948 (Lucedale, Miss.).” -
16. New York Nights
Courtesy of Hamburger212 on Reddit“1948 Times Square NYC in color. I found this negative at a flea market.” -
17. Honeymoon Snaps
Courtest of berninicaco3 on Reddit“My grandmother, Grandma Barbara. This photo is from her honeymoon in 1948.” -
18. Grandpa Chic
Courtesy of MsKittenInferno on Reddit“My grandpa in 1948 looking like a total model.” -
19. Beach Day
Courtesy of Quiethamster420 on Reddit“My grandparents, high school sweethearts, in Brighton Beach 1948.” -
20. Senior Snaps
Courtesy of gcupwanderlust on Reddit“1948 My Mom's High School Graduation picture...photographer wanted a Joan Crawford look (Mom turns 92 this week).”
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Brooklyn Baby
“My grandmother, wearing pants and a T-shirt, while on an early date with my grandfather; Brooklyn, 1948.”
“My grandmother, wearing pants and a T-shirt, while on an early date with my grandfather; Brooklyn, 1948.”
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