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Historical swimwear Ringlets, ruffles and more of a dress than a swimming costume - bikini my ass. In the course of time, the swimwear became more skimpy.

Historical swimwear

Chinese bamboo bear in transit in Frankfurt As the entry permit for the giant panda from China for the USA has not yet been obtained, the transport makes a stopover in Frankfurt on 22 May 1958. There he is to be cared for at Frankfurt Zoo under the care of Zoo Director Dr. Grzimek. On the right, the Viennese animal trapper Demmer, who accompanied him on the journey.

Chinese bamboo bear in transit in Frankfurt

Rock 'n' Roll - Frankfurt (1959) On February 10, 1959, the Frankfurt police had a roofed podium erected on Römerberg where young people could dance to rock 'n' roll music. In this way, the police wanted to keep young people from rioting around Shrove Monday, as had happened time and again in previous years.

Rock 'n' Roll - Frankfurt (1959)

Sommermeyer remote control car - photo report 1954 The new remote control car IFA F9 from the company Ing. Günther Sommermeyer in Gera delighted not only small but also big people. The staff of the illustrated magazine "Zeit im Bild" had fun testing the smart toy for their report.

Sommermeyer remote control car - photo report 1954

Germany's politicians: something different Sometimes sporty, sometimes tired - German politicians in unusual poses, situations or facial expressions.

Germany's politicians: something different

Treasures from the archive: Knitting Men In the 1960s, men who took up wool and needles were a great exception and therefore are worth this little photo story

Treasures from the archive: Knitting Men

Curious findings from the archive To smile and marvel at

Curious findings from the archive