Marilyn Monroe and Ana Lower, 1939.

Marilyn Monroe and Ana Lower, two icons of the classic Hollywood era, first crossed paths in 1939. Monroe had just begun her career as an actress and model, while Lower had already established herself as a star in the film industry. The two were so popular that year, they were even featured together in the 1939 Vanity Fair issue. Monroe and Lower’s paths would continue to cross throughout the years. They would both star in the hit movie, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” in 1953 and reprise their roles in the 1954 Broadway musical of the same name. Monroe and Lower’s friendship … Marilyn Monroe and Ana Lower, 1939. részletei…

Margaret Bourke-White atop the Chrysler Building, 1930.

In 1930, pioneering photographer Margaret Bourke-White made history by becoming the first woman to ever photograph a skyscraper from its summit. Her iconic image of the Chrysler Building in New York City has become an enduring symbol of the Roaring Twenties, a period of unprecedented economic prosperity, technological innovation, and cultural change. Bourke-White was an intrepid risk-taker and her photo of the Chrysler Building is a testament to her drive and ambition. She spent months planning the shoot, overcoming significant obstacles to make the ascent. The resulting image captures the spirit of the era, highlighting the dizzying heights to which … Margaret Bourke-White atop the Chrysler Building, 1930. részletei…